I Could Have Died From Pain; Actress Kyeiwaa Reveals Her Secret Struggles

According to a report by Ghbase News on Wednesday November 11, 2026, Veteran Ghanaian actress Rose Mensah, popularly known as Kyeiwaa, has opened up about the difficult emotional and financial circumstances that pushed her to seek refuge in Obi Manso, revealing how challenging life became despite her fame in the Ghanaian movie industry.

The actress, who was once a familiar face in numerous Ghanaian movies, has recounted some of the painful experiences she endured during a difficult period in her life, explaining that she had to find something productive to keep herself occupied and prevent herself from sinking further into misery.

Speaking in a TikTok video, Kyeiwaa disclosed that the emotional pain and uncertainty surrounding her circumstances became so overwhelming that she feared what could happen if she remained without work or a meaningful activity.

“I realised that if I don’t find something to do or somewhere to be, I will just be miserable. I might even die because of the misery and pain, and nobody will understand what I am going through,” she said.

According to the actress, her determination to remain active and financially independent has influenced her willingness to accept any available opportunity to work, regardless of the nature of the job.

She explained that being stranded without an income or something meaningful to occupy her time was something she desperately wanted to avoid.

“Wherever there is work, I always go in for it because I know I don’t like being stranded. I will do whatever it takes to work,” she added.

Kyeiwaa also recounted an embarrassing and emotionally painful incident involving a commercial vehicle, popularly known as a trotro, which she boarded at a time when her movies were still being shown and she remained a recognised face in the entertainment industry.

She explained that some passengers immediately recognised her and appeared surprised to see an actress of her status using public transportation and struggling to secure space like other commuters.

The incident reportedly left her feeling uncomfortable because the passengers seemed to believe that her popularity in the movie industry should have automatically translated into a luxurious lifestyle.

“When everybody saw me, they were asking how an actress could be taking trotro and fighting for space in a public vehicle.

“They felt that because I was an actress, I wasn’t supposed to be doing that. When I got home, I was very sad,” she recalled.

Her experience highlights the financial difficulties that can sometimes exist behind the public image of celebrities, particularly actors and actresses whose popularity does not always guarantee consistent income.

Despite her contributions to Ghana’s movie industry and the recognition she earned through her acting career, Kyeiwaa’s account suggests that she also experienced periods when making ends meet became a major challenge.

Her decision to pursue available work reflects her determination to overcome those difficulties rather than remain helpless in the face of hardship.

The actress’s revelation has also renewed conversations about the financial security of veteran entertainers and the struggles some experience after spending years contributing to the growth of the creative arts industry.

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