FLASHBACK: Yaw Dabo and England player Jude at the World Cup
Actor, Yaw Dabo, has set the record straight about the funding of his recent trip to the United States, denying claims that a politician or the government sponsored his journey.
The Kumawood actor said his flight ticket was paid for by Dr ‘Time Daso’ of Medimafo Herbal Hospital, while he personally covered his accommodation and other expenses during the trip.
Speaking to Nana Romeo on Okay FM, Yaw Dabo said the sponsorship was limited to his airfare.
“I heard Dada Santo saying that the government sponsored my trip, but it’s not true. No politician paid for my trip to the US. It’s Dr Time Daso of Medimafo Herbal Hospital who sponsored me,” he said.
“He paid for just my ticket and nothing more. My hotel and other expenses are not included,” he added.
Yaw Dabo also explained that his trips to watch major football tournaments are not a new development, saying he has consistently travelled during World Cup seasons.
“Every World Cup season, I travel to watch. Every four years during the World Cup, I say things and they trend,” he stated.
The actor dismissed suggestions that he deliberately makes controversial statements or creates content to attract attention online.
“I don’t do that deliberately, but Ghanaians love me, so everything I do or say, they make it a trend,” he noted.
Yaw Dabo further recounted how his activities during the World Cup caught the attention of former Chelsea and England defender, John Terry.
According to him, his popularity and activities around the tournament helped Terry realise that he had a significant following in Ghana.
“They made John Terry realise I’m famous and he approached me. He got my number and called me,” Yaw Dabo disclosed.