Ghana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!Popular social media personality Jones Kwame Amoako Atta, widely known by his viral phrase “Mahama wo de yɛn ka,” has shared the painful but humorous story behind how he lost his two front teeth.The farmer, who rose to fame during cocoa farmers’ protests over pricing concerns, has once again sparked conversation online after opening up about the incident in a recent interview on Wontumi TV.Speaking on the show, Kwame Atta explained that the incident occurred while he was working on his cocoa farm, an activity that has long been central to his livelihood and public identity.Read alsoAfua Asantewaa’s husband defends daughter over her comments about him during his separation from wifeAccording to him, he was transporting harvested cocoa beans in a basket after a day’s work when he suddenly fell during the process.PAY ATTENTION: Follow us on Instagram - get the most important news directly in your favourite app!He recounted that as he was carrying the load to a place he referred to as “Borje,” a rope unexpectedly entangled his leg, causing him to lose balance and fall heavily.Kwame Atta explained that the impact from the fall affected his chin and mouth area, leading to damage to his front teeth.He noted that the teeth did not fall out immediately, but gradually became loose before eventually dropping out, with no replacement growing back afterwards.The story, though unfortunate, has generated widespread amusement and reactions on social media, with many users engaging with both sympathy and humour.His candid storytelling style and unique expression have once again made him a trending topic online, reinforcing his status as a viral sensation.Jones Kwame Amoako Atta first gained national attention during demonstrations by cocoa farmers over adjustments in the producer price of cocoa beans, which were linked to global market pressures.Read alsoProphet Kofi Oduro complains to church members over dumsor: “I slept in darkness”It was during those protests that he made the now-famous statement “Mahama wo de yɛn ka,” a phrase that quickly went viral and became his identity on social media.Since then, he has remained a recurring figure in online conversations, often sharing personal experiences that resonate widely with the public.The YouTube video of Mahama wo de yɛ ka speaking about his ordeal is below:YEN.com.gh compiled social media comments after the viral sensation, Mahama wo de y3 ka, shared the story behind his missing teeth and below are some of the reactions.Boateng Prince wrote:Kwame Takyi wrote:Eric Boateng wrote:Fran Dodoo wrote:Read alsoRNAQ finally address rumours, “Hajia4real did not destroy my marriage”Grace Boakye wrote: “This man is very funny. I think what you thought was a disgrace has become a blessing. The teeth got removed for a reason.”The Facebook video of Mahama reacting to Kwame Atta's video is below:Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that President John Dramani Mahama responded to the viral video of the cocoa farmer demanding payment from the government.He addressed concerns over falling cocoa prices while speaking to the Ghanaian community in Philadelphia on March 26, 2026.Mahama outlined plans for Ghana to finance cocoa purchases directly, rather than relying on traders, as part of efforts to boost the local cocoa sector.JOIN IN: Suspicious Content In Your Feed? Bust It With Our Free and Brief Fact-Checking Course. Get a Certificate!Source: YEN.com.gh Edwin Abanga (Entertainment Editor) Edwin is a trained Communicator with over five years of writing experience for various online portals, including Scooper News. He is a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ), now UNIMAC-IJ. You can contact him via email: [email protected].