Selly Galley Shares Touching Story Of Her 9-Year Wait For Children (Video)
- Selly Galley and her husband Praye Tietia, a.k.a. Cartel Big J, have outdoored their twins
- The couple used the star-studded outdooring ceremony to officially name their children
- Speaking at the ceremony, Selly Galley shared her touching story of how she got the twins
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Ghanaian actress Selly Galley Fiawoo and her husband, Praye Tietia, outdoored their twins on Saturday, August 31, 2024, one year after their birth.
At the star-studded ceremony, Selly Galley shared a story that served as a testament to the couple's perseverance and faith.
Selly Galley shares touching story
The proud mother told the challenges they faced in their journey to parenthood.
"Last year, I cried a lot, but it's all to the glory of God," she said, recounting the emotional toll of their prolonged attempt to start a family," she said.
The actress narrated that their inability to conceive had made them targets of ridicule on social media.
"I was mocked on social media several times; the comments were hard to ignore. About sixteen years ago, this man met me, and his life changed. I am the most special thing that has ever happened to him," she said.
The actress further disclosed that she had conceived during the nine-year period but suffered a miscarriage.
"I did get pregnant along the way, but God said it wasn't the right time," she said. "We cried, but God assured us that something greater was ahead."
Watch the video below:
Selly Galley is a strong woman
After listening to Selly Galley's story, entertainment journalist Owusu Worae described the actress as a strong woman.
In a chat with YEN.com.gh, he explained that, in Ghana's culture a woman cannot be married for more than three years and not start being pressured by her family to have a child.
"In the case of Selly, she did not face pressure from her family but also from social media because she was an actress. It must have taken some serious toll on her and she needed all the strength to survive. Thanks to her husband, Praye Tietia for standing by her all these years. They deserve every joy they have now," he said.
Fans react to Selly Galley's story
The touching story shared by Selly Galley sparked a good amount of reactions from social media users.
nanaadjoaotoo6 said:
"9 years is not 9 days oo😢. It's not easy."
c_danklodin said:
"God bless Remember your daughter Adwoa, let this be my testimony."
official_adwoavee said:
"Sister Wei de3 wabr3 oo , Eiii social media. Now where are you haters that was mocking her, She’s sharing her testimony so come and celebrate with her."
iam_tishluvgh said:
"This is for every woman looking for the fruit of the womb may you get urs in Jesus name 👏cos is not easy 😭what God can not do does not exist 🙌."
Selly Galley hails McBrown
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Selly Galley praised Nana Ama McBrown for her support throughout the many years she struggled to conceive in her marriage.
Selly Galley's comments gathered reactions from fans on social media, who applauded Nana Ama McBrown for her support.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 10 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh
Owusu Worae (Entertainment journalist) Worae is an entertainment journalist with over 13 years of experience and now serves as the head of entertainment news at TV3. He has acquired vast knowledge of Ghana's entertainment industry through his work. He led a campaign to bring the spotlight to the plights of old and ailing Ghanaian entertainers like Super OD, Jewel Ackah, William Addo through his series of interviews. He has also been the leader of TV3 News' coverage of major entertainment shows like the VGMAs, GMB for the better part of the last decade