“I Was Depressed” – Serwaa Amihere Opens Up About Emotional Struggles After Video Leak
Serwaa Amihere Reflects on Her Struggles and Gratitude After Intimate Video Leak
- Serwaa Amihere has shared a deeply personal account of the emotional challenges she faced
- Serwaa explained how her friend helped her navigate the difficult period
- Serwaa also offered advice to the younger generation
Ghanaian broadcaster Serwaa Amihere has shared a deeply personal account of the emotional challenges she faced after an intimate video of hers was leaked last year.
Speaking at the Ignite Youth Empowerment Thanksgiving Service, Serwaa opened up about the emotional toll the incident took on her and how she struggled with depression during that time.
Reflecting on the support she received from her close friend, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, Serwaa explained how her friend helped her navigate the difficult period. “I was depressed and crying at home that day,” she revealed. “Then she came and said, ‘Let’s go and buy ice cream.’ I wasn’t talking to anyone, but she came to pick me up. She took me to Osu, and I remember trying to wear a cap. She asked, ‘Why? Why do you want to hide your face? Let’s go.’ She bought me a big cup of ice cream and said, ‘Today, eat all the ice cream you can.’”
Serwaa expressed immense gratitude to Obuobia, recognizing how much that simple act of kindness meant to her. “And she said she would take me out for lunch the next day. Somehow, we both ended up cancelling. But Auntie Obuobia, thank you because I never told you how grateful I was for that ride. It did me a lot of good.”
Looking back on the tough year, Serwaa also offered advice to the younger generation, urging them to consider the long-term consequences of their actions. “I went through an extremely difficult year last year,” she shared. “I’m not old. I’m still young, but I’m older than many of you here, and I am repeating, be extremely careful about the decisions you make, because years later, they’ll come back and bite you hard in the face. That’s exactly what happened to me last year.”
Serwaa also took the opportunity to praise Obuobia for her unwavering support, calling her “an amazing person.” She concluded with a heartfelt message of gratitude: “She supports me and my sister and is always advising me. So thank you. I love you very much.”
The incident, which occurred on April 2, 2024, sparked widespread media attention. Following the leak, Serwaa’s employer, EIB Network, conducted an independent investigation into the matter. On July 5, 2024, the network issued a statement confirming that their investigation found “no form of misconduct or breaches” on Serwaa’s part, and also noted that criminal proceedings were underway against those responsible for unlawfully sharing the video.
