YEN Entertainment Awards 2025 is live – vote now for your favourite stars!A video has emerged online showing the face of Joana Quaye (nee Coffie), the wife of businessman Richard Nii Armah Quaye, also known as RNAQ, after being allegedly battered by her husband during their time together.The video sighted by YEN.com.gh showed Joana in a visibly emotional state, wearing a patterned top and a beaded necklace.She appears to be crying, with tears running down her face and slightly smudged eye makeup. Her expression suggests distress or sadness, and she rests her head on one hand, as if overwhelmed or exhausted.Read alsoJoana Quaye takes fresh action against RNAQ after unfavourable divorce settlement, details stir reactionsAt a point in the video, which was supposedly filmed during her time as the wife of RNAQ, she puckers her mouth to show bruises.PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!While Joana is not heard speaking in the video, an inscription on it indicates that it was recorded after she was allegedly assaulted by RNAQ, and the bruises were the result of the physical attack.It is not known exactly when the video was recorded. Still, it has reemerged after lawyers of Joana petitioned the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) to demand updates on investigations into a domestic violence complaint she filed against RNAQ.In a detailed letter copied to the Ministry of Interior and the Gender Ministry, lead counsel, Godfred Dame, alleged that his client suffered repeated physical abuse during her marriage, including claims of being kicked, slapped, punched, and whipped whenever she confronted her husband over alleged infidelity. He also cited allegations of sexual coercion and financial deprivation, stating that the abuse is supported by video evidence and court records from divorce proceedings.Read alsoRNAQ and Joana’s daughters join dance challenge amid parents’ divorce saga, “not inheriting anyone’s enemy”According to the letter, the complaint was initially referred to the Domestic Violence and Victims Support Unit (DOVVSU), which began investigations. However, Dame raised concern over what he described as a lack of progress, including an earlier complaint relating to an alleged attempt to forcibly damage a bedroom door in Dansoman, Accra, which he says has remained unresolved for about three years.He is therefore requesting a formal update on the status of all investigations and the steps being taken to ensure justice is served, stressing that delays undermine public confidence in the handling of domestic violence cases in Ghana.The petition pointed out that there were videos to prove the accusations of abuse against RNAQ.Below is a Facebook post with the letter submitted by Joana Quaye’s lawyers to the police.The petition to the IGP follows Joana's appeal against an Accra High Court ruling on their divorce settlement delivered on January 20, 2026.The fiercely debated ruling awarded Joana Quaye a lump sum of GH₵300,000 as alimony, a one-third share of their house at Dansoman, two Jaguar FX cars, and GH₵5,000 monthly upkeep for their three children.Read alsoRNAQ’s divorce: Nana Oye Bampoe criticises judge for “objectifying” Joana Quaye in courtThe award was far from what Joana, who had been married to RNAQ for 16 years and co-founded the company from which he built his fortune, had requested, which included GH₵50 million in compensation, along with other benefits.RNAQ's wife has thus appealed the decision, with her lawyers contending that the High Court had failed to acknowledge her contributions to the marriage and business.The Court of Appeal is expected to determine whether the original judgment should be set aside and replaced with an equitable distribution of marital assets, including shares in companies allegedly founded during the marriage.It cannot be told whether the petition and the emergence of the alleged abuse video would affect the appeal in any way.Watch the Instagram video of Joana Quaye alleged to have been beaten by RNAQ:Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a video showing the luxurious lifestyle of RNAQ's children had emerged amid the divorce settlement.The video capturing private jet moments and fun moments of the children came after their mother had appealed a High Court ruling.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 15 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: [email protected]