Ghanaian media personality and actress Nana Ama McBrown has opened up about her early life struggles and the unconventional means she employed to make a living before achieving fame.
In her candid narrative, she revealed the challenges she faced in the initial stages of her life, recounting that she engaged in selling charcoal and chewing sticks to generate income for her sustenance.
McBrown emphasised that her journey involved diverse experiences, including selling rice and clothes at various points, as she navigated through challenging times.
A video shared by Express GH TV on their YouTube channel captured Nana Ama McBrown using her life story as an inspirational example, urging the youth to persevere in their hard work and assuring them that breakthroughs would eventually come.
The actress-turned-media personality’s story serves as a motivating testament to resilience and determination in the face of adversity.
“Always I want to take a cue from my life to the youth because I have been there before. I want the youth to listen to this, there is something that you may want immediately but you won’t get it today. When I started life, I did a lot of things to survive.
“Some of the work I did was selling charcoal, and chewing sticks. The rice that in those days children would buy to school, I have sold it before. I also sold clothes on market days and sometimes went to Ivory Coast to sell,” she recounted.
McBrown further advised, “Maybe you are looking at my life today and want to be like me or someone who has made it in life, if you don’t use the right channel it will not end well. So don’t rush to get certain things now but keep working, when the time is ripe, you will enjoy it. Don’t compare yourself to those who have already made it in life.”
Nana Ama McBrown’s life story stands as a poignant reminder and encouragement, particularly for the youth aspiring for quick success. The celebrated actress, renowned for her outstanding performances in numerous movies, has garnered accolades in the entertainment industry.
Her remarkable achievements include winning awards such as Best English Actress, Best Actress in a Leading Role, Best Traditional Movie, and Best Story at the 2011 Kumawood Awards.
Nana Ama McBrown has also claimed the title of Favourite Actress at the 2016 Ghana Movie Awards and earned recognition as the Eurostar Best Dressed Female Celebrity on the red carpet at the same event.
Beyond her successful acting career, she has made a mark in the media realm, hosting TV shows that have further established her as a versatile talent.
In 2020, she received the prestigious Radio and Television Personality Awards for TV Female Entertainment Show Host Of The Year 2019–2020, as well as TV Female Presenter Of The Year 2019–2020.
Nana Ama McBrown’s multifaceted success serves as a testament to her resilience, talent, and dedication, illustrating that sustained effort and commitment can lead to remarkable achievements in diverse fields.