Media personality Serwaa Amihere speaks out on the recent leak of a private video involving her, addressing key issues and expressing regret in a statement released on April 24, 2024.
Amihere clarified that the video was recorded five years ago and surfaced on April 2, 2024, causing embarrassment to herself, her family, and her associates.
She acknowledged the impact on her professional reputation and the businesses she represents.
The statement also confirmed that Amihere had been threatened and extorted prior to the video’s release, despite efforts by law enforcement to apprehend the culprits.
She apologized to her loved ones, colleagues, and the public for any disappointment caused.
Reflecting on the experience, Amihere noted the lessons learned, particularly regarding her influence and responsibility.
Meanwhile, legal proceedings are underway against three individuals—Edem Saviour Ketti, Candylove Kwakyewaa Ababio, and Henry Amponsah (Henry Fitz)—for charges related to sexual extortion and the dissemination of private content.
Extortion
In her statement, Amihere confirmed that she had been subject to threats and extortion in the lead-up to the video’s release.
Embarrassment
Expressing regret caused by the leaked video, Amihere apologized to her family, loved ones, colleagues and the public.
Read her full statement below:
On April 2, 2024, someone posted an intimate video of me on the internet. This came almost 5 months after threats and extortion, along with efforts by the police to bring the extortionists to book.
The video (which was made 5 years ago) has severely embarrassed me, my family and my loved ones. It has also exposed my employers, and the businesses and brands I represent to embarrassment.
Additionally, the video has been a source of frustration to all who have been my support, inspiration, and encouragement throughout my journey in the media.
At the time, 5 years ago, I considerably underestimated the extent of my influence, my potential, what I would become, and what I would come to represent to this society.
Sincerely, I say sorry for the embarrassment, disappointment, and frustration which this matter has caused to my family and loved ones, to the distinguished businesses and brands I represent, and to you.
In all, I have learnt deeply useful lessons for the future.
Thank you.
~Serwaa Amihere
May God be with you.