Kumawood actress Awo Yaa has shared her painful experiences with alcoholism and spiritual attacks, offering a glimpse into the darker side of the Kumawood movie industry.
Speaking in an interview with Emelia Brobbey, Awo Yaa shared how witchcraft and rivalries within the industry fueled her battle with alcohol addiction and contributed to her prolonged absence from Kumawood.
She admitted to becoming dependent on alcohol, with cravings starting as early as 5:30 am.
According to her, spiritual attacks intensified her addiction, making her irritable and prone to frequent clashes with others.
Despite turning to several so-called men of God for help, she found no solution and ended up spending tens of thousands of cedis without relief.
“There was a time when someone drank alcohol at the funeral and died from alcohol poisoning. People thought it was me. It was at that point that someone told me to be careful of those who call me to go and drink with them,” he said.
She experienced a significant turning point when her friend, Michael Afranie, intervened on her behalf.
Additionally, she shared that her mother had taken her to a church, where the pastor disclosed that a friend had used juju against her, resulting in lost opportunities, including a chance to travel abroad.
“He told me that many of my issues were spiritual and were caused by a friend who had used juju on me,” she said.
Awo Yaa has been sober for 10 years now.
See the full interview below: