Ghanaian comedian Nana Yaw Benson Oduro, famously known as Funny Face, has once again taken to social media to vent his frustrations regarding custody issues involving his children’s mother, Vanessa.
Despite recent signs of recovery from several episodes of depression that had threatened his career, Funny Face has resumed his tirades.
The comic actor alleges that Vanessa, upon noticing his steady improvement in mental health, began reconnecting with him.
He claims that Vanessa, who had previously left with their children, suddenly initiated video calls, allowing him access to them.
However, in a surprising twist, Funny Face asserts that Vanessa has now revoked these privileges and adopted a cold demeanor towards him.
Perplexed by Vanessa’s sudden change in behavior, Funny Face expresses disappointment that she had raised his hopes of reconnecting with his children, only to dash them once again.
“In this life, the most dangerous person is two-faced. Someone who changes like a chameleon.
“Vanessa, it’s been four years since you took the kids away. When I went to apologize to Bola Ray and he forgave me, I forgave you too. Then you came begging me, asking me to co-parent with you, telling me that you love me, and so on. So, is this it? Did you realize I was laughing when you were saying these things? Because I knew you were fake. You made me revive my love for these kids, now I am getting closer to them and you’re pulling them away.
“Suddenly, you don’t pick up when I call you. You always tell me you’re busy, you’re asleep or ask people to answer the calls on your behalf. But my calls aren’t about you, I just want to see and speak to my kids. You know it’s been four years without seeing my children and it’s killing me. You know how crazy I am about these children. After all you put me through? You have started doing this to me again? The kids will grow and realize all that I went through for them. No amount of brainwashing from your family can change their mindset about me,” he established in an Instagram post.
Funny Face, who is fed up with the ill-treatment he usually gets whenever he requests to see his children added, “Take da children and chew dem …am tired of fighting to see my blood … I will sell my house, cars and lands and some few properties I have left …and relocate to a different country and start my life all over again!”
During an interview with Kwaku Manu, Vanessa expressed that no sensible person would criticize her choice to reconcile with the father of her children, emphasizing the bond they share through their kids.
In a recent live Instagram video, Vanessa possibly aimed to address individuals who had made negative remarks about her. She clarified that when she mentioned in a previous interview that she wouldn’t mind spending time with Funny Face if he proposed, people should refrain from meddling in their affairs to prevent potential disappointment if they reconcile.
“So, if you wake up and you see that the person you are fighting for and I are back together, what will you do? You will be a third person; you will just be a fool.
“A man with whom I have three kids. Three solid kids! There is no right-thinking person who will condemn my decision to want to reconcile with him.
“There is a difference between a man you are dating and a man you have kids with. Not just any type of kid, a set of twins and a Tawiah. We have a deep connection and so there’s nothing wrong if I want things to be better between us,” Vanessa said.
How critics pleaded with Funny Face to stay far away from Vanessa
Vanessa’s revelation didn’t sit well with certain internet users, who criticized her for allegedly contributing to the comedian’s mental health struggles.
These critics argued that Funny Face’s recovery from his mental health challenges would be jeopardized if he reunited with Vanessa.
Surprisingly, Funny Face himself, during an interview with HitzFM, validated this perspective. He announced his decision to prioritize his mental well-being by putting aside any plans to seek out Vanessa and their children.
I’m in a less stressful relationship with a new partner abroad – Vanessa
Funny Face’s Baby Mama, Vanessa, recently opened up on her current relationship with her partner who lives abroad.
According to Vanessa, whose relationship with Funny Face ended about four years ago, her current relationship has given her the utmost peace of mind she has always craved.
She said the distance between them has saved her from unnecessary insecurities likely to pop up from misunderstandings surrounding her acting career, among others.
Background
In 2020, Funny Face and Vanessa washed their dirty linen in public over claims of domestic violence meted out against each other.
This was after Vanessa fled Funny Face’s home together with the kids as according to her, she could no longer stand the maltreatment in the house.
Funny Face who could not control his anger and the fact that the kids were taken away from him, took to social media several times to insult his baby mama’s parents amidst several accusations.
This caused him several mental episodes and in one instance landed him in jail after he pulled out a gun on someone publicly.
He was later admitted to the Accra Psychiatric Hospital for a long period.
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