- Ghanaian actor Don Little narrowly escaped arrest during a stopover in Addis Ababa after a currency misunderstanding spiraled into a public confrontation.
- The incident, sparked by his failure to convert Ghanaian cedis before departure, has prompted the actor to warn fellow travelers about the risks of flying without proper financial preparation.
Ghanaian actor Don Little has shared a frightening experience from a recent layover in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, where a simple currency mix-up nearly led to his arrest.
The actor, who had rushed to catch his flight out of Ghana, failed to convert his cedis into foreign currency before departure. Upon arrival in Ethiopia, he found himself stranded and hungry at the airport with no usable cash. In desperation, he approached a fellow traveler and offered to exchange Ghanaian cedis for Ethiopian birr.
Instead of receiving help, he was accused of attempting to scam or steal, and the situation quickly escalated. The confrontation drew attention from bystanders, and security was nearly called to intervene.
Fortunately, another traveler recognized Don Little from his films and stepped in to defuse the situation before authorities arrived. The actor later reflected on the ordeal, warning fellow Ghanaians to always exchange currency before traveling internationally to avoid similar misunderstandings.
His story has sparked conversation online, with many using the moment as a cautionary tale about travel preparation and the risks of relying solely on local currency when flying abroad.
