Empress Gifty meets her karma after fighting McBrown over ‘Empress’ title

They say the world is round. In Ghana, we often add, “What goes around, comes around,” and indeed, karma has no timetable. For gospel musician Empress Gifty, it seems karma didn’t just knock—it kicked the door down.

After publicly claiming the title “Empress” and subtly jabbing actress and host Nana Ama McBrown, Empress Gifty—real name Mrs Gifty Adorye—has now landed in hot digital soup with none other than controversial evangelist and former fetish priestess Nana Agradaa, now called Evangelist Mama Pat.

This time, the battle is over the nickname “Noko Fine”, a popular tagline used by Empress Gifty to describe herself, her fashion sense, and her overall lifestyle brand.

But now, Nana Agradaa says, it is no longer hers.

Agradaa Gazettes ‘Noko Fine’—And It’s No Joke

In a recent video trending across social media, Nana Agradaa boldly announced that she has legally gazetted the name “Noko Fine” for herself. According to her, this means Empress Gifty has lost all rights to the popular hype phrase.

“I have gazetted Noko Fine. It is now mine legally. Anybody who tries to use it again will face legal action,” Agradaa warned in the video.

This move has shocked many social media users, especially fans of Empress Gifty, who have known her by that nickname for years. For Agradaa, however, this is personal. She says Gifty cannot just pick nicknames, become famous with them, and then expect others to stay quiet.

Beef Gets Personal—Enter Hopeson Adorye

The drama doesn’t end there. Nana Agradaa is also in a serious social media war with Empress Gifty’s husband, Mr. Hopeson Adorye, a politician and NPP communicator.

According to reports, Hopeson Adorye made some strong statements criticising Nana Agradaa, especially over a recent dollar gift she reportedly received from the CEO of Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi.

That criticism didn’t go down well with Agradaa. She fired back in her usual style—raw and unfiltered—attacking both Mr. and Mrs. Adorye. From videos circulating online, Agradaa called out Hopeson Adorye, mocking him for living in his wife’s house at his age, and suggesting that he has no pride as a man.

“An old man like you, living in your wife’s house, and you still have the guts to talk?” she teased.

The insults and dirty exchanges have since gone boot for boot, especially on Instagram, with videos and posts flying left, right, and centre.

Is This Karma from the McBrown Drama?

Interestingly, some social media users are linking Empress Gifty’s current wahala to her past beef with Nana Ama McBrown over the “Empress” title.

Not too long ago, Empress Gifty sat on United Showbiz, hosted by McBrown, and boldly claimed that she was the original Empress. According to her, she gazetted the name Empress years ago and was the first to use it publicly—even though many Ghanaians didn’t know.

This didn’t sit well with some viewers and McBrown fans. At the time, many felt Gifty was being disrespectful and trying to belittle McBrown’s achievements, especially when she said things like, “I’m the real Empress, the gazetted one.”

Now that someone else—Agradaa—has used the same legal route to grab her own nickname, people are saying karma has done a quick U-turn.

“When Gifty took Empress from McBrown, she smiled. Now that Agradaa has taken Noko Fine, let her smile again,” one X user posted.

What’s Next for Empress Gifty?

So the big question on everyone’s lips now is this: What will Empress Gifty do next?

Will she challenge Agradaa legally for the “Noko Fine” trademark, or will she simply let go and rebrand with a new name? For now, Empress Gifty has remained relatively quiet, allowing Agradaa to dominate the narrative with video after video on her Instagram and TikTok accounts.

Some fans have advised her to ignore Agradaa completely and focus on her music and gospel calling, while others are encouraging her to fight back legally, especially if she had used the nickname long before Agradaa came into the picture.

So far, there’s no official statement from Gifty or her management team, but observers believe the silence may not last long.

How the Gazetting Process Works

For those wondering how Agradaa could possibly claim someone else’s nickname, here’s a brief explanation:

Gazetting in Ghana means making something official through legal registration and publication, often in the national gazette. When you gazette a name, you are telling the world, “This is now officially mine.”

If no one challenges the name or trademark within a certain period, it becomes legally binding, and the person can enforce its use, especially in public branding or business.

So if Agradaa has truly gazetted “Noko Fine,” she could take legal action against anyone using it for promotion, merchandise, or branding—including Empress Gifty.

Public Reactions: Mixed Feelings

The story has generated mixed reactions online. Some people feel Agradaa is just seeking attention, as usual. Others believe Empress Gifty is getting a taste of her own medicine.

“This is pure karma. When she tried to bully McBrown, we warned her. Now look,” one comment read on Facebook.

“Agradaa is always in the news. I’m not surprised. But Gifty must not lower herself to that level,” another user added.

Some fans of Empress Gifty, however, are clearly hurt.

“She made Noko Fine popular. She’s the one we associate with that name. Agradaa should find her own identity,” a fan said on TikTok.

Conclusion: Who Owns the Brand?

This saga has become more than just celebrity beef. It’s about identity, branding, and personal legacy. In Ghana’s entertainment space, titles like “Empress”, “Queen”, or catchphrases like “Noko Fine” are serious business. They carry weight, prestige, and can even attract endorsements and fans.

But as we’ve just seen, legal backing is everything. Whether or not Empress Gifty can reclaim “Noko Fine” depends on what documents exist behind the scenes.

For now, the battle lines are drawn. Nana Agradaa says “Noko Fine” is hers, and she’s not backing down. The fans are watching, social media is buzzing, and Ghana is waiting to see the next episode of this unfolding drama.