Many Ghanaian actors died poor because of a broken system - Mr Beautiful

Ghanaian actor and comedian Clement Bonney, popularly known as Mr Beautiful, has lamented the plight of several veteran Ghanaian actors who died in poverty despite their contributions to the country’s entertainment industry.

Speaking in an interview on Onua FM on February 25, 2026, Mr Beautiful revealed that he keeps photos of some late industry legends in his room as a reminder of their sacrifices and the harsh realities they endured.

“I have Araba Stamp’s picture in my room, together with some other legends who are late. I love them because they did amazing and we are the beneficiaries of what they started,” he said.

According to him, many of these pioneers passed away without financial stability.

“These are the people who died without getting anything. They died poor and it was the system,” he stated.

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Mr Beautiful explained that structural weaknesses within Ghana’s entertainment industry have contributed to the financial struggles of ageing actors.

“Any country with a lesser population, entertainment doesn’t pay well. If you have a smaller population and your rules and regulation doesn’t regulate the entertainment field well, that brings poverty to the people,” he explained. He noted that fame often does not translate into long-term financial security.

He further cited instances where some legendary actors struggled with basic necessities despite their iconic status, stressing the need for better systems to protect creatives.

“That’s why the popular aged people will get fame and everything, but they will die poorly. Araba Stamp used to sleep at the Art centre and she was staying there as well. She didn’t have anywhere to stay, although she was a legend,” he added.

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