Brew Riverson Jnr: Veteran Ghanaian Actor Resurfaces And Preaches The Gospel, Ghanaians React

• Brew Riverson Jnr has resurfaced after many years out of the mainstream Ghanaian movie industry
• The veteran actor, in a video, was spotted preaching the gospel to his followers on social media
• The video garnered massive reactions from many Ghanaians who thronged to the comment section
• YEN.com.gh spoke to Fiifii Adinkra to give his opinion on why veteran actors find it difficult to find work within the entertainment industry

Veteran Ghanaian actor Ebenezer Henry Brew-Riverson Jnr has resurfaced after many years out of the mainstream Ghanaian movie industry.

The actor took to his official TikTok page to share a video of himself preaching the gospel to his followers inside a studio with state-of-the-art equipment.

Brew Riverson Jnr quoted Proverbs 18:21, where he shared a message about life and death and advised people to appreciate the little things God has provided them during their time on earth and be careful of the words that come out of their mouths.

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The veteran actor also spoke about how social media, entertainment and arts had negatively influenced the behaviour of people in modern times.

Brew Riverson Jnr, the son of the late Rt Reverend Dr Ebenezer Brew Riverson, who once served as a former deputy Director-General at the Ghana Education Service (GES), urged his followers to begin a new journey in their lives by embracing God and his message.

Brew Riverson Jnr's rise and acting hiatus

Ebenezer Henry Brew-Riverson Jnr rose to prominence in the Ghanaian movie industry in the 1980s and 1990s and became one of the best young actors over a period of time.

In 1996, the veteran actor gained international recognition for starring in the critically acclaimed American movie, Deadly Voyage, a film that follows the real story of a Ghanaian man Kingsley Ofosu and his friends, who suffered bad treatment from a ship's crew after they secretly boarded the ship to seek a better life abroad.

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The movie also featured popular Hollywood actor Omar Epps and the British movie legend late Sidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland CBE.

Brew-Riverson Jnr starred in the movie alongside other high-profile legendary Ghanaian actors like David Dontoh, Oscar Provencal and Juliet Asante.

In 2001, the veteran actor was adjudged the best Ghanaian actor at the third edition of the Ghana Film Awards ceremony.

In 2016, Brew-Riverson Jnr announced that he had quit his acting career after enjoying a stellar run over three decades in the Ghanaian movie industry.

The veteran actor later became a lecturer with the Theater Arts Department of the University of Education, Winneba. In 2024, he returned from his long hiatus to feature in Uncle Ebo Whyte’s theatrical play, ‘Unhappy Wives, Confused Husbands’.

YEN.com.gh spoke with celebrated Ghanaian entertainment pundit and blogger Fifii Adinkra on why he believes Ghanaian veteran actors find it difficult to find work.

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"Veteran Ghanaian actors struggle to find work due to shifting audience preferences, as younger, social media-savvy actors dominate the industry. Financial constraints also push filmmakers to cast lesser-known, affordable talents instead of established veterans who demand higher pay." he said

"Additionally, the evolution of storytelling and filmmaking styles has left some veterans struggling to adapt to modern, more realistic acting techniques. Ageism also plays a role, as filmmakers often assume older actors can’t keep up with demanding schedules, limiting their opportunities." he added.

Watch the video below:

Brew Riverson Jr's latest video stirs reactions

The video of Brew Riverson Jr triggered mixed reactions for online users. While some felt nostalgic seeing him, others agreed with the content of his submission in the video. YEN.com.gh gathered some comments from social media users below:

Solution thought it was the lookalike of the actor speaking:

"You look like an actor I knew years back."

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Kudzerd asked for God's blessing for Brew Riverson Jr:

"Bro it's been a long time, God bless you for the encouragement and reminding me."

Larbiek wondered why the actor was no more on TV:

"Eiii, Brew Roberson Junior. Wow, long time. We no longer see you on TV, legend."

Yo_dono was grateful to the actor:

"Hey, it's been ages since I saw this man on TV. One of my favourite actors in the world. You helped us grow. Thank you."

Mama Tee asked about his whereabouts:

"Where have you been?"

RILEY TEY said:

"You inspired most of us to want to be Doctors or police officers because of the roles you played in movies back in the day…:🔥💯."

Kwame agreed with his interpretation of the scripture:

"This is the right interpretation of the scripture not what the charismatics have said most times about the power of the tongue."

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Mawuli Semevo passed away after a fire incident in his residence on February 20, 2025.

The veteran actor had been admitted to the Ridge Hospital after suffering severe burns in the fire incident.

Tributes poured in from many Ghanaians, including celebrities, who mourned Mawuli Semevo's passing on social media.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh