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Ghanian traditional shirt sparks debate after Zambians mock president's fugu © France 24

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Issued on: 10/02/2026 - 12:43

What was meant to be an online troll of Ghana’s traditional attire has turned an international spotlight on the outfit called a fugu. Last week, Ghana’s President John Mahama visited Zambia and arrived wearing a fugu. Some Zambians, who hadn’t seen anything like it before, mockingly called it a "blouse", sparking an online spat between Ghana and Zambia. Our Ghana correspondent, Justice Baidoo, explains.