Yaa Jackson: Actress’s Father Jackson K Bentum Responds to Criticisms About Her Wild Lifestyle

• Yaa Jackson's father, Jackson K. Bentum, in an interview, responded to criticisms about his daughter's wild lifestyle
• The movie director noted that his daughter was older than 18 and that he could not control how she acted
• Jackson K. Bentum also explained the reason behind Yaa Jackson's wild lifestyle on social media

Former Kumawood child movie star Yaa Jackson's father, Jackson K. Bentum, has responded to the criticisms about his daughter's wild lifestyle.

In a recent interview with blogger SeanCity TV, the veteran movie director noted that he does not have any control over his daughter's lifestyle, as she is over 18 years old and has a manager who is helping her out with her career.

Jackson K. Bentum acknowledged that the world had changed and that, unlike in his youthful years, you cannot be overly strict with a child nowadays.

He said:

"When a child grows past 18 years, you won't be able to control him or her. Moreover, she has a manager with whom she works. It was in the past that you could scold someone for doing their own thing."

The movie director noted that, just like her daughter, everyone in the world had a talent and did not need to be controlled by their parents. He shared that Yaa Jackson only wears skimpy and provocative outfits that she displays on social media in her studio and not in public.

Jackson K. Bentum stated that his daughter has a meaningful reason behind regularly sharing her provocative images on social media. He noted that people, including his daughter, should not be judged by the lifestyle they portray in public.

He claimed that Yaa Jackson usually wore her skimpy outfits to promote fashion designers and her music career on social media, and does not step out of her residence dressed that way.

He said:

"She does not step out in public with the outfits she wears in her pictures. She wears them in her studio. She knows what she does with it. Some people are always fully clothed, but they do not have good attitudes. We don't judge people by the outfits they wear. Everybody has their own lifestyle. You cannot force them to live a certain way. In some cases, she advertises the clothes for someone or uses them to promote her music career. She dresses according to the kind of music she does."

Jackson K. Bentum noted that his daughter, Yaa Jackson, was a shy person in public and refused to wear some skimpy outfits on a movie set because of her child.

He added that his daughter's lifestyle was all part of her job as an entertainer and that he had no problem with it.

Jackson K. Bentum's remarks come amid the massive backlash Yaa Jackson has received for her wild lifestyle and utterances over the years.

The actress and musician has often courted attention with the raunchy photos she shares on her social media platforms. She also once admitted to dating a Member of Parliament (MP) who was older than her father, Jackson K. Bentum, at a young age, during an interview with media personality Delay.

Yaa Jackson's music career and controversies

The young actress, who grew up in the Kumawood movie industry with other former child actors like Maame Serwaa and Spendilove Acheampong, has often courted controversy with her utterances and public appearances after venturing into music.

She once admitted to dating a Member of Parliament (MP) older than her father, at a young age, during an interview with media personality Delay.

Yaa Jackson gave birth to a baby boy at 22 while still unmarried and has regularly received backlash from Ghanaians for her fashion style and raunchy photos on social media.

Who is Yaa Jackson?

Yaa Jackson, whose real name is Maame Yaa Konadu Jackson, is a Ghanaian actress, singer, and social media personality. Yaa Jackson first became a household name as a child star in the Kumawood movie industry. Yaa is the daughter of veteran movie producer, director Jackson K. Bentum. Jackson K. Bentum's connection to the industry naturally connected young Yaa to the entertainment world at an early age, which included watching her father as a child interact in person with film actors and actresses daily. Yaa began to act at a very early age and appeared in several popular local films as a child.

As she grew older, Yaa Jackson became involved in music and transitioned into a singing career that is both bold and audacious with a sense of style. Often using Afropop, Yaa Jackson incorporates urban influences, while her lyrics and visuals drive heated discussion among the public. Hits include "Tear Rubber", "Ehwe Papa" and "Omo Beka."

Yaa is also a popular influencer on social media in addition to her music and film work. She's outspoken, fashionable, and able to create trends and conversations online. While there have been times she has been criticised (like any public figure), she has maintained a strong sense of identity as a pop culture figure in Ghana for some time and is celebrated for her authenticity, confidence, and all-around prowess in the cultural scene. As of late, she's also been in the news for personal reasons, such as being a new mother and changes in her publicly perceived identity.

Kwaku Jackson responds to Yaa's lifestyle criticisms

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kwaku Jackson responded to the criticisms about his sister Yaa Jackson's lifestyle on social media.

The former actor turned evangelist noted that he regularly advised his sister about the implications of her lifestyle.

Kwaku Jackson added that Yaa Jackson listened to his advice and would eventually change her lifestyle.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh