Nigerian rapper A-Q attacked by masked men in Ghana

Nigerian rapper Gilbert Bani, known professionally as A-Q, was attacked by a group of approximately ten masked men in East Legon, Accra, on the night of Saturday, October 17.

The rapper reported that the attackers arrived on five motorcycles and attempted to corner him while passengers swung machetes. A-Q sustained injuries, including a blow to his elbow sustained while protecting his head. He managed to escape the immediate confrontation and was assisted by a passerby who rushed him to Lister Hospital, where he underwent surgery to treat his wounds.

The Ghana Police Service has been notified and is currently investigating the incident to determine the motive and identify the perpetrators. A-Q has expressed gratitude to the medical staff and the individual who assisted him, while urging the public to refrain from speculation and to provide any relevant information to the authorities.