Nana Aba Anamoah has dispelled the notion she mostly speaks English and does not entertain speakers of vernacular.

The media star and TV executive spoke to Nana Romeo on Accra 100.5 FM’s midmorning programme, Ayekoo Ayekoo.

“I don’t even like speaking English that much,” Nana Aba revealed. “Speaking plenty English does not even bring in much money.”

She said in her private life and in her interactions with the public, it is typical of her to speak a variety of local languages like “Twi, Fante, Ga or Ewe – my mom is Ewe”.

The GHOne TV manager bemoaned instances where her admirers shied away from speaking to her in public thinking they would be forced to speak English, only to text her in her Instagram (IG) direct message (DM).

“I love local languages, I’m even looking for someone to teach me Hausa,” Nana Aba said.

Nana Aba disabused her audience of the notion she was fond of using big and unfamiliar English words which tend to scare people off from interacting with her.

According to her, she was just passionate about “pronunciation and enunciation.

“Also, because I’ve been doing this overtime, and I’ve trained myself and that is what I try to train people to be – there’s a way to use language so you don’t sound elementary.”

She said it would be unusual for a university graduate’s use of English to be the same as a Class 3 pupil's.

“There’s a reason you’re investing in your education [afterall],” she noted.

In conclusion, Nana Aba Anamoah emphasised though being particular about her use of English may make her come off as posh, she is not a snob but warm and welcoming to everyone.

She lightheartedly noted she was well aware many others may be well-versed in the European language more than her.