Fella Makafui Opens Up About the Struggles of Owning a Business in Accra

Fella Makafui Opens Up About the Struggles of Owning a Business in Accra

  • Actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui has opened up about the struggles of owning a business in Accra
  • She noted that there were times she got people to promote her business after sending them PR packages
  • Many people took to the comments section to share in Fella's sentiments and to share their experiences

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Celebrated Ghanaian actress and filmmaker Fella Makafui has opened up about the struggles of owning a business in Accra as she recounted her struggles.

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Fella Makafui speaks about owning a business in Ghana and the challenges she faced. Image Credit: @fellamakafui
Source: Instagram

Fella Makafui shares business struggles

Fella Makafui took to her official Snapchat handle to share the struggles she had encountered so far as a business owner, with her millions of followers.

In her short message, the Simply Snatched owner noted that it was really difficult owning a business in the capital of Ghana.

"It's really hard owning a business in Accra - it gets very frustrating sometimes."

Recounting instances that made her frustrated, the mother of one noted that some influencers and celebrities would receive PR packages but would still fail to promote the product on their social media pages.

She explained that she would have to plead with them to do so.

"Some people receive PR packages, and you literally have to beg them just to wear it and support, bruh."

The talented filmmaker noted that Accra would be a better place if everyone were to support each other.

"The world, especially this Accra, would be a much better place if we all supported each other. (Omo, if our destinies were in some of your hands erhh, we for don kpeme oo). "

Despite the challenges, Fella thanked her clients and friends for patronising her business and for being a great support system to her.

"But thank you to all my beautiful clients and friends who have been nothing but the sweetest support system. God bless you all."

Reactions to Fella Makafui's statement on business

Many people read Fella's message and shared in her sentiments. In the comments section, people opened up about their struggles of being a business owner.

Below are the reactions of social media users to Fella's video recounting the struggles of being a business owner in Accra:

awuraabenaadepa3 said:

"On behalf of Fella I have read this 3 times because it contains facts only 📌🤍✨"

boatagyeman said:

"Aaahhh me after buying ur product u expect a free advert from me??? Eeeiii for where. Paid the item n paid for delivery as well but ur models have it free n even paying dem for wearing it free tooo who do u need to promote it more for u?"

afia_moga said:

"The way she does it, people weren’t expecting some. Anaa y3di bo Takye no ….."

destinyachiaa said:

"Facts only 👏👏"
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Fella Makafui shows off her impeccable fashion style. Image Credit: @fellamakafui
Source: Instagram

Fella Makafui reflects on a difficult 2024

YEN.com.gh also previously reported that actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui shared a heartfelt post with an emotional reflection on her turbulent journey through 2024.

She stated how the year tested her strength, leaving her emotionally shattered at several points. Despite the struggles, Fella expressed deep gratitude to God for surviving the storm.

Fella called her endurance a major personal triumph, with fans flooding her comments section with messages of support, applauding the courage and resilience displayed.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Geraldine Amoah (Entertainment editor) Geraldine Amoah is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She pursued Business Administration at Ashesi University and graduated in 2020. She has over 3 years of experience in journalism. Geraldine's professional career in journalism started at Myjoyonline at Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. She has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced digital reporting and fighting misinformation.