Ghanaian actress and businesswoman Fella Makafui has opened a window into her past, sharing the painful experiences that shaped her long road to fame.
Raised in the Volta Region town of Anfoega, Fella’s early years were spent assisting her mother in bread sales. Life was far from glamorous, but her aspirations were larger than her surroundings. Determined to chase her dream of acting, she scraped together her savings and relocated to Accra.
Her journey took a rough turn when the friend she initially stayed with unexpectedly asked her to leave without warning or explanation. The sudden ejection left Fella stranded, forcing her to abandon the city and return to Volta, feeling defeated but not broken.
Refusing to let that moment define her, Fella regrouped and made her way back to Accra. Her persistence paid off when she secured a role in the popular series YOLO, a career-changing breakthrough that launched her into the entertainment spotlight.
Today, she wears many hats—mother, actress, and entrepreneur. But behind the success is a young woman who survived betrayal, homelessness, and despair. Her journey continues to serve as motivation for many young Ghanaians battling their own hardships in pursuit of a better future.
