Funny Face Announces Retirement From Showbiz, Cites Reasons In Video

Funny Face Announces Retirement From Showbiz, Cites Reasons In Video

  • Funny Face, in one of his rant videos, announced his retirement from comedy and Ghanaian showbiz
  • The emotional comedian said he was tired of the industry, claiming that he was the target of hate, attacks and betrayal
  • Funny Face, who has battled with mental health issues in the past, seemingly regressed, sharing multiple videos on Instagram ranting and taking hard substances

Popular Ghanaian comedian Funny Face, born Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, has announced his retirement from comedy and the entertainment industry. He has recently been in the spotlight for a series of emotional outbursts on social media.

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Funny Face announces retirement from showbiz in viral video. Photo source: funnyface
Source: Instagram

In a series of Instagram videos, the self-proclaimed 'Children's President' expressed his frustration with the Ghanaian showbiz industry, stating that he feels betrayed, hated, and attacked by those he once considered allies.

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The comedian, who has publicly battled with mental health issues in the past, seems to have relapsed, sparking concern among fans. His videos showed him in a visibly distressed state, further alarming his followers as he was seen ranting under the influence of hard substances.

Funny Face, who has long prided himself on his work for children, denounced the title 'Children's President', saying he does not want anything to do with it.

Despite his grievances, Funny Face took time to acknowledge the few individuals who he says have stood by him throughout his struggles.

Among those he expressed gratitude for are former Black Stars captain Asamoah Gyan, his brother Baffour Gyan, and Togolese footballer Emmanuel Adebayor. These figures have openly supported the comedian during his public and private battles with mental health.

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YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

caesarserwaa said:

"Aww Ewurade, please come through for us😢. Funny you are breaking our hearts"

ewuraesi200 wrote:

"Yes Asamoah and brothers are trying to help, but if u dnt help urself it cannot work...funny please dnt do anything just be calm all will be well"

ioglamgh said:

"You want your enemies to love at you..... awww funny"

Funny Face shows daughters' room

In one of his rants, Funny Face showed one of the reasons why he has been depressed.

YEN.com.gh reported that the comedian wept as he spoke about his separation from his daughters.

In the video, he showed the room his kids used to sleep in and cried as he looked at their belongings.

Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.