- Former Black Stars skipper Andre Ayew has opened up on why he rarely speaks the Twi dialect
- The 35-year-old, who is fluent in English and French, is also comfortable with one of Ghana’s widely spoken local languages — though not Twi
- Ayew, who parted ways with French outfit Le Havre in the summer, has been urged to consider a move to Hearts of Oak to revive his career
Andre Ayew has shown that his skills are not limited to the football pitch.
The former Black Stars captain once stunned many when he displayed his fluency in the Ga dialect during a light-hearted exchange captured on video.
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Andre Ayew speaks fluent Ga
The clip, which has been making rounds on social media, shows renowned photographer Manuel Photography teasing Ayew in a casual conversation.
Manuel greeted him with, “Capito, wo si diɛ,” which loosely means, “Capito, what’s up?” He then asked if the experienced midfielder understood Twi.
Ayew laughed off the question and quickly responded. “My Twi is not good,” he said before urging Manuel to speak in Ga. “Every day Twi, come to Ga.”
He added, “Wiemɔ Ga fioo,” which translates as “Speak a little Ga,” hinting that he feels more comfortable chatting in the Ga language than in Twi.
Watch the video:
Fans were thrilled by his response, with many taking to X to share their thoughts.
One user, @et_commey, remarked:
“Every day Twi, see how he make de guy eye die.”
Another, @UTDCheff, proudly wrote:
“Ga and Proud.”
Born in Seclin, Andre spent much of his childhood in France, following his father, Abedi Ayew’s long career in Europe, per VOA News.
This background explains his mastery of both French and English, though little was previously known about his ability to converse in Ghanaian dialects.
Interestingly, this was not the first time he had been caught speaking Ga.
In a video once shared by Fiifi Tackie, the Ayew family spokesperson, the footballer was overheard warning excited fans in Ga to stop pressing against his car window:
“You will damage my glass oo. Take off your hands. I will give you something. You take your hands off.” That moment also left social media buzzing.
Watch the video:
Ayew in search of club after leaving Le Havre
Away from his language skills, the 35-year-old is currently without a club after parting ways with Le Havre in June, per Transfermarkt.
While he waits for his next move, Ayew has been keeping fit with intense training sessions.
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Several videos show him working hard, sometimes even joined by his nephew Razan, the son of Crystal Palace striker Jordan Ayew.
More recently, Andre was sighted at the Accra Sports Stadium, where he was in attendance to watch the 2025/26 Ghana Premier League opening match between Hearts of Oak and Hohoe United.
Video of Andre Ayew and Sharaf Mahama watching Hearts vs Hohoe Utd:
As Ghana’s most capped international, Ayew continues to command attention both for his contributions on the field and for the rare glimpses of his personality off it.
Andre Ayew urged to join Hearts of Oak
In an earlier report by YEN.com.gh, sports analyst Raymond Nyamador urged Andre “Dede” Ayew to consider joining Hearts of Oak, suggesting the move could revive his Black Stars career ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
Speaking on Sporty FM, Nyamador argued that returning to the Ghana Premier League might give Ayew the platform needed to earn a recall to the national team.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Source: Yen.com.gh
