Legendary Efiewura Actress Auntie Bee Recounts Late Santo's 'Unfulfilled Promise' to Her
- Efiewura actress Aunite Bee has opened up about her six-year relationship with late comedian Bob Santo
- The renowned actress, in a recent interview, recounted how Santo helped her despite being a sidepiece
- She shared their plans for the future, which included a trip abroad before Santo's untimely passing
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Ghanaian actress Harriet Naa Akleh Okanteh, aka Auntie Bee, has shed light on her past romantic stint with Bob Santo, who died on May 30, 2002.
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According to Auntie Bee, she dated Santo for about six years and was comfortable as his sidechick since the late actor was married.
Speaking to Giovani Caleb on TV3's Showbiz 360, Auntie Bee hailed Santo as a caring man who cared for her a lot.
The two actors worked together closely in several TV productions, including Effiewura and Key Soap Concert Party.
Auntie Bee and Santo used to go on several trips performing live comic shows at functions. It was on one of those trips when their love affair started.
In her interview, Auntie Bee of Efiewura fame recounted how Santo helped her in the industry and the many instances he proved himself to be a caring partner.
"He never disgraced me in our six years together." Even when my child died, he came to perform at the funeral with the entire band," Auntie Bee said.
She noted that Santo was upfront and clear about his affair.
"Santo told me he couldn't marry me because of his age. I was very young at the time. But he made me a lot of promises, and many of them came to fruition," Auntie Bee established
"He wanted to travel with me abroad. He was planning to help me relocate there so I can get him instruments when he returned to Ghana...That's the only thing that couldn't have happened before his death," Auntie Bee added.
Before Santo died in 2022, Auntie Bee said he had a death wish that she would perform at his funeral.
Auntie Bee's relationship with Santo stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from social media users.
NAHNAHWAN said:
7 years relationship for sale at a cool price I do wedding already so no wedding needed
laver48 wrote:
What she is saying is a funny but Chale ei very deep thing she Dey talk it says a lot about the Entertainment industry
Eric remarked:
Santo Santo was from a very rich home am from AKYEM ODA so I know it paa bcos his home town is Akyem Awisa and Judas Akyem Ajubue all is closed to Oda
Mosho Draxler added:
"So you gave Santo the Bible?"
Auntie Bee shared financial challenges
Although the movie industry helped Auntie Bee find a partner, she did not reap enough financial benefits. YEN.com.gh earlier reported on the financial struggles she faced in the movie industry.
She lamented that despite starring in many Ghanaian movies for decades, she did not gain much in her pocket. Her comments made many Ghanaians sad.
Source: YEN.com.gh
