Gifty Anti, one of the most respected media stars in Ghana, is back in the news not because of her brilliant journalism activities or the transformative talk shows that she hosts, but her daring, fashionable, and lavish look in the United States.
The veteran broadcaster and host of The Standpoint, as part of a visit to the Makola International Market in Hagerstown, Maryland, was caught in a now viral video stepping out of a Tesla Cybertruck Beast confidently, and its value could rival a startling stake of the market at a whopping $100,000.
When a heated discussion inevitably broke out, Gifty Anti, in her casual yet confident style (simply dressed up in a plain white T-shirt and jeans), emerged out of the futuristic vehicle, gave a thumbs-up to a videographer and strutted inside LIMS African Restaurant like the icon that she is.
The brief video was soon racking up thousands of views, likes, and comments with Ghanaians across the world praising her rich auntie vibes.
Cybertruck Meets Class
The Tesla Cybertruck Beast is not just a regular vehicle. It is an electric sports car of the future with 845 horsepower that reaches 60 mph in only 2.6 seconds. Its provocative, stainless-steel body and angular shape have made it an icon of opulence, strength and ingeniousness.
The sight of Gifty Anti driving a car like a beast not only caught attention but also stated a obvious point: that confidence and grace and success are never old fashioned.
One fan replied in the comments by writing, This is how queens roll. Not only in the studio, but the streets, and in a Tesla!
Another made this simple statement:
Auntie Gifty is soft life personified. “Stress free, noise free, only vibes and horsepower.”
Ghana to Maryland: Special Anniversary
Gifty Anti is already in the United States to celebrate the 17 th anniversary in the global acclaimed TV show, The Standpoint, which has transformed women in Ghana and other countries.
Started in 2008, the show has addressed problems such as female rights, mental issues, gender roles, and youth growth among others, garnering Anti a slew of awards and an ever-devoted audience.
When she was in Maryland hosting an anniversary event, she found time to tour some sections of the Ghanaian diaspora such as visiting the Makola International Market, a cultural hub of all African foods, clothes, and handicrafts.
Witnesses described Gifty as open and friendly, stopping a few moments to speak to patrons and the staff of the restaurants before she vanished into LIMS African Restaurant to have what seemed a rather modest lunch.
The Fans of Auntie Gifty
The online community in Ghana could not stop watching the video.
One user said, If this is not soft life goals, then I do not know what is.
GTP to Tesla! This is just another woman raising the bar,” said another, referring to Gifty Anti and her signature African prints and public persona of cultural pride.
A lot of fans applauded her on how she ages gracefully and the fact that it is not about the clothes you wear that makes you classy, but how you carry yourself.
Other parties observed how her stepping into the Cybertruck domain denotes her contemporary salience, particularly when electric cars are swiftly turning into a symbol of advancement.
One user on Twitter said she is not living in the moment but in the future.
More Than a Car at the Statement
To several, in seeing Gifty Anti in a Tesla Cybertruck Beast is not a flex. It is an affirmation that African women, including those in the media industry who are battle-scarred, can adopt present-day luxury without being subversive.
Anti, at 54, is an inspiration to young women not just in the work she does, but also in what she represents to many, and that is the so-called balanced life, a combination of career satisfaction, cultural pride, and personal happiness.
She has shared publicly both her experience with the media, such as her struggles with anxiety and championing women rights and her stance on reinventing oneself.
This new video re-affirms one basic principle that Gifty Anti tells us over and over:
You may be strong and elegant. Leadership does not mean that no one loves you. You can become greater and higher and remain grounded.”
An Authentic Cultural Hero
The work of Gifty Anti extends to journalism, gender activism, mentorship, and media production. She has provided a voice to thousands of women with the help of her writing of The Standpoint and has been breaking new ground in storytelling and truth-telling.
But her new step demonstrates that she understands how to enjoy the results of her work as well.
As she slams the mic at an event, attends a women’s summit, or cruises through Maryland in a high-end electric car, Gifty Anti keeps showing how to age, lead, and live in a meaningful way.
Final Thoughts
Gifty Anti is one person who can never be stopped, as she has moved in her studios in Accra and in the streets of America.
The Tesla Cybertruck Beast she was recently spotted in is merely the latest truism on the fact that style, confidence, and purpose never go out of style, at least when clad in electric steel and road-tested on American asphalt.
To quote one of the commenters:
“She does not run after clout. She is gliding through life on a silver platter. Gifty Anti, bow.”
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