Ghanaian actor Emmanuel Nii Adom Quaye, better known as Strika, has reportedly been confronted by residents at the Kwashieman footbridge in Accra over an alleged attempt to remove metal railings from the public facility.
A video showing the actor at the footbridge emerged on social media on Saturday, August 29, 2026, prompting a wave of reactions from Ghanaians who remember him from his early days in the film industry.
In the video, Strika is seen at the footbridge while a group of residents confront him. Reports circulating alongside the video claim that he was attempting to remove portions of the metal railing, allegedly for sale as scrap metal.
The circumstances surrounding the incident have not been independently established, but the video has sparked concern and disappointment online, with many people expressing surprise at the situation involving a former child star who once attracted international attention.
Strika shot to fame after playing the role of a child soldier in the 2015 Netflix film Beasts of No Nation.
In the movie, he appeared alongside British actor Idris Elba, earning international recognition for his performance and quickly becoming one of Ghana’s most talked-about young acting talents.
His appearance in the film marked a remarkable breakthrough at a young age and placed him in the international spotlight.
The latest incident has therefore renewed discussions about Strika’s journey since his rise to fame, with social media users reflecting on the challenges that can follow young talents after achieving early success.
Watch the video below.
“Strika” of Beasts of No Nation fame has been caught by residents while cutting metal railings from the Kwashieman footbridge to sell as scrap. pic.twitter.com/HFhA8dfZFg
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) August 29, 2026
