Clement Bonney, well-known as Mr Beautiful, has shed light on the struggles of Ghanaian actors who helped shape the country’s entertainment industry but died in poverty.
In an interview with Felicia Osei on Onua FM on February 25, 2026, he said he keeps photos of late industry icons in his room as a reminder of their sacrifices and the challenges they faced.
“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.
Mr Beautiful emphasized that many of these pioneers passed away without financial security.
“These are the people who died without getting anything. They died poor and it was the system,” he said.
He explained that weaknesses in Ghana’s entertainment structure contribute to the financial struggles of aging 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 said, noting that fame rarely guarantees long-term financial stability.
He described how some legendary actors faced difficulties meeting basic needs despite their iconic status, underlining the importance of 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,” Mr Beautiful further stated.
Watch his remarks below.
