Abrewa Mafia Skit Maker Kwabena Boakye ‘Exposes’ Vivian Jill, Says She Paid Him “GH₵700 per Day”

Abrewa Mafia Skit Maker Kwabena Boakye ‘Exposes’ Vivian Jill, Says She Paid Him “GH₵700 per Day”

  • Kwabena Boakye of Abrewa Mafia fame called out his colleague Vivian Jill over alleged unfair treatment towards him
  • The Ghanaian actor claimed that he received a flat daily rate of GH₵700 for shooting scenes in the comedy series
  • The viral video surfaced amid deep misunderstandings between the two content creators, as netizens shared their views

Ghanaian skit maker Kwabena Boakye has publicly spoken out against his popular colleague and director, Vivian Jill, alleging unfair treatment and low compensation during their time working together.

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Kwabena Boakye alleges unfair treatment by Vivian Jill during their time together on the Abrewa Mafia project. Image credit: vivian_jill_lawrence/Instagram, Kwabena Boakye/Facebook
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The actor opened up about his grievances regarding their collaborative project, the Abrewa Mafia comedy series.

Kwabena Boakye expressed dissatisfaction with how his dedication was allegedly handled by the production management.

He stated that the partnership had left him feeling exploited and disconnected from other important opportunities.

"You used me like a donkey; you had bad intentions for me. Because of you, I am unable to reach them," Kwabena Boakye said.

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The video content creator further emphasised that the emotional weight of the situation prompted him to speak out after a long time.

He shared that finding his voice was a matter of personal relief for his health.

"At least have one year for addition to his last days on this earth."

Kwabena Boakye alleges Vivian Jill underpaid him

The actor went on to outline the exact financial terms under which he operated while filming the comedy skits, stating that his compensation remained fixed at a standard daily payout.

"She was supposed to pay me GH₵700 every shooting day."

The revelation has ignited an intense conversation across social media platforms, with many fans debating the dynamics of pay, brand exposure, and creative collaboration in the local entertainment space.

Watch the full breakdown on the fallout between Kwabena Boakye and Vivian Jill from the Mafia comedy series in the Facebook video below.

Reactions to Kwabena Boakye's criticism of Vivian Jill

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions to the actor's post below:

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Scarlet CF De Counsellor said:

"Kusie guy, you make it sound like it's easy. Not every series or project brings immediate money. Sometimes, you do it for exposure, to build your brand, gain experience, and create opportunities for bigger things in the future."

Ernest Boakye said:

"This is not about a skit or a movie, this is his story. This guy will never do anything for hype."

Lawrence Adjei Larbi said:

"He's a fine actor. Hopefully, this is a skit."

Ezekiel Apraku said:

"The fact that this guy still calls her old lady speaks a lot about his character traits; he is a good guy."

Molla Razak said:

"I think he still respects her. They can just talk it out. Vivian should just be a boss lady and settle him right."
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Vivian Jill reflects on growth after rejecting the Sumsum kiss scene early in her career. Image credit: Vivian Jill Lawrence, Sumsum
Source: Instagram

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Ruth Sekyi (Entertainment Editor) Ruth Esi Amfua Sekyi is a Human Interest Editor at YEN.com.gh with 4+ years' experience across radio, print, TV, and digital media. She holds a B.A. in Communications (PR) from UNIMAC-IJ. Her media career began at Radio GIJ (campus radio), followed by Prime News Ghana. At InstinctWave, she worked on business content, playing major role in events organized by the company. She also worked with ABC News GH, updating their site, served as Production Assistant. In 2025, Ruth completed the ECOWAS, GIZ, and MFWA Information Integrity training. Email: ruth.sekyi@yen.com.gh