WATCH: Nana Akua snaps at guest in tense GB News moment
18th April 2025
Witness the electrifying moment when GB News firebrand Nana Akua unleashes a fierce rebuke on guest Matthew Stadlen during a charged clash on the People’s Channel. Stung by a remark she branded as “patronising,” Nana didn’t hesitate to fire back, dismantling the comment with razor-sharp precision.
The panel was locked in a fiery debate over accusations of anti-white bias rocking West Yorkshire Police. Allegations have surfaced that the force, in a bid to ramp up diversity, is sidelining applications from white, British men while fast-tracking those from “under-represented” groups.
As the GB News segment unfolded, Nana’s personal journey and the opportunities she’s seized took centre stage.
Stadlen argued that systemic discrimination still looms large, pointing out that people with foreign-sounding names often face steeper hurdles in landing jobs—a reality that risks sidelining top-tier talent. He insisted a more diverse police force isn’t just symbolic; it’s a game-changer, sharpening the force’s edge and boosting its impact.
Nana shot back with unapologetic clarity: “If I’m in a bind and dialling for help, the last thing I care about is the officer’s skin colour. “I’m against discrimination, period—whether it’s one group or another. Flipping the problem doesn’t fix it.
“I don’t want anyone fixating on my race. I want them to see my brilliance.”
Stadlen countered, “Nana, you’re exceptional in countless ways, but let’s be real: the opportunities you’ve had aren’t a universal reality for young, black people in this country.”
That’s when Nana called him out, slamming his tone as “condescending” before diving into her roots with fierce pride.
“My parents landed here with nothing but grit,” she declared.
“They came legally, with a visa in hand—not sneaking across on some rickety boat.
“My dad poured everything into his work, securing me a top-notch education. And no, we didn’t lean on DEI (Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion) programs to get there.”