“I Was Suffering While Acting, and If I Had Not Run Abroad, Poverty Would Have Killed Me” – Kyeiwaa

According to a Post by KansemTvgh on Facebook account on Friday, Nov 13, 2026, Veteran Ghanaian actress Rose Mensah, widely recognised by her popular screen name Kyeiwaa, has opened up about the financial challenges and difficult moments she encountered during her years in the Ghanaian film industry.

In a video she personally recorded and shared, the actress described how challenging life became while pursuing her acting career, despite gaining recognition and becoming a familiar personality among movie lovers.

According to Kyeiwaa, her involvement in the entertainment industry did not bring her the financial stability many people might have expected. She explained that the money she earned from acting was insufficient to take care of her personal needs, making life increasingly uncomfortable for her.

She also remembered an unpleasant experience involving public transportation, where she had to struggle alongside other passengers before securing a seat in a commercial vehicle popularly called trotro.

The actress disclosed that the incident was particularly painful because some individuals questioned why someone who had appeared in numerous movies and enjoyed public recognition would find it difficult to board ordinary public transport.

Kyeiwaa explained that people often judged her based on her celebrity status without understanding what she was going through privately. While many assumed that her popularity meant she was financially comfortable, her actual circumstances were quite different.

She noted that being recognised on television and in movies did not automatically translate into wealth or a comfortable lifestyle.

Reflecting on those experiences, the veteran actress said the hardships she encountered played an important role in her decision to leave Ghana.

She eventually decided to seek greener pastures abroad, hoping to find better opportunities, improve her financial situation and build a more comfortable life away from the difficulties she had experienced in Ghana.

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