John Bredu Peasah, the YOLO actor well known as Drogba, has opened up about the lack of support he says he has received from some colleagues in Ghana’s entertainment industry while battling Stiff Person Syndrome (SPS).
Speaking in an interview with Sammy Kay Media, the actor revealed that actress Fella Makafui, his former co-star on the popular television series, is among those who have not maintained contact with him throughout his health struggles.
Drogba and Fella Makafui shared the screen in YOLO, where she played the role of Serwaa. Despite their working relationship, he said the actress never directly checked on him when news of his condition first emerged.
According to him, Fella initially sought updates about his health through fellow actor Jeffery Nortey rather than contacting him personally, even though she already had his phone number.
“Fella Makafui hasn’t reached out. When the thing came, she reached out to Jeffery Nortey. She has my number, so Jeffery Nortey was surprised. Later, she reached out to me with a different number and asked me when I was free. I told her I am always free, and since then, I haven’t heard from her,” Drogba stated.
The actor further disclosed that several other industry colleagues he approached, including Salma Mumin, Kisa Gbekle and John Dumelo, have yet to offer him any form of assistance.
His comments come amid ongoing public discussions about the support available to creatives facing health challenges.
Addressing the wider entertainment fraternity, Drogba expressed disappointment that some people only show concern when it is too late.
“They shouldn’t wait for something to happen to me before they come and say sweet words, and the sweet words wouldn’t bring me back,” were the words of Drogba as he called on his colleagues within the creative industry to show him love and support.
He stressed that his appeal should not be interpreted as a sense of entitlement, noting that he understands others may be dealing with personal challenges of their own. Nonetheless, he said he was simply asking for support during a difficult period in his life.
While expressing frustration over the silence from some quarters, Drogba also took time to acknowledge those who stood by him when the illness first surfaced.
“Adjetey Annan and Jackie Appiah, when the thing was first starting, actually contributed to helping me do the tests, lab work, and all that,” he added.
The actor said he remains grateful for the assistance they provided during the early stages of his medical journey.
