Nana Ama McBrown: Maxwell Mensah Flaunts Close Bond With Ex-wife’s Mother After Divorce
- Nana Ama McBrown and her ex-husband Maxwell Mensah attended the actress's mother, Cecilia Agyenim Boateng's 70th birthday party on January 1, 2026
- In a viral video, the celebrated Kumawood actress's ex-husband and her mother had a friendly interaction with each other at a private family celebration
- Maxwell Mensah's interaction with Nana Ama McBrown's mother came weeks after the actress confirmed they had divorced after 12 years of marriage
Maxwell Mawu Mensah, the ex-husband of actress and TV personality Nana Ama McBrown, reunited with his former mother-in-law, Cecilia Agyenim Boateng, at a private family event on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Source: Instagram
Maxwell and McBrown were present at the 70th birthday celebration of the TV personality's mother, Cecilia Agyenim Boateng, held in Accra.
Friends and family members of the veteran Kumawood actress were also present at the plush event to celebrate the milestone.
Maxwell and McBrown's sighting marked a rare public appearance for the couple days after the Onua Showtime host announced their divorce live on air.
McBrown officially announces divorce from Maxwell
In an interview with TV presenter Cookie Tee on TV3's 'New Day' morning show on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, McBrown confirmed that her marriage to Maxwell Mawu Mensah had ended after 12 years.
She explained that she and her ex-husband had been divorced for over two years and three months and that she had decided to keep it private until her public announcement
According to McBrown, her decision to end her marriage was very difficult and necessary for her and her ex-husband.
The Onua Showtime host emphasised that she and her ex-husband agreed to a mutual and amicable split, and clarified that there was no animosity between them.
She praised Maxwell, stating that he had never insulted or maltreated her during their 12-year marriage.
The veteran actress stated that she and Maxwell only argued on one occasion during their trip to Brazil to watch the 2014 World Cup, with her ex-husband later apologising for the incident.
She added that she and her ex-husband had a cordial relationship and were focused on co-parenting their daughter, Maxin Maushi McBrown.
The Instagram video of Nana Ama McBrown announcing her divorce from Maxwell Mawu Mensah is below:
Maxwell bonds with McBrown's mother
In a TikTok video seen by YEN.com.gh, Maxwell was spotted shaking hands with McBrown's mother and wishing her a happy New Year.
The Hisense brand ambassador's former husband and his ex-mother-in-law appeared to be cordial with each other as they had a brief interaction before the latter sat down at the table to enjoy the festivities at the event.
Source: Instagram
Maxwell later bonded with his daughter Maxin before interacting with another attendee while McBrown performed a song with a musical band at the birthday celebration event.
The TikTok video of Maxwell Mensah's interaction with Nana Ama McBrown's mother at the birthday party is below:
Maxwell and McBrown's mother stir reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
Naa Babe commented:
"The mum is very beautiful."
Asana Gogouah wrote:
"This breakup will not work, my beautiful sister."
Tft Abigail Boakye said:
"Nana Ama served Ghanaians what they wanted to hear. We are intruding on her private life too much. God bless you, Nana, for confusing the whole nation. This is what I love about her."
McBrown meets viral TikToker Wofa
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that McBrown met TikToker Wofa for the first time during his appearance on Onua Showtime.
In a video, the actress and the internet sensation were applauded by the audience as they shared a heartwarming moment.
McBrown's encounter with Wofa on McBrown's Onua Showtime triggered positive reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
