Veteran Ghanaian actress Adwoa Smart has opened up about a challenging period in her youth.
Known for her decades-long career, Adwoa Smart is a household name in the Ghanaian entertainment industry.
The iconic actress, whose real name is Belinda Naa Ode Oku, gained widespread recognition after her stellar role in the iconic Akan Drama TV series, “Obra.”
During her early years, the celebrated actress faced bullying from her classmates due to her small stature.
Speaking on Channel One TV’s entertainment and lifestyle show, UPSIDE DOWN, Adwoa Smart told the host Frema Adunyame that the constant teasing and ridicule made her lose interest in education.
“ I stopped going to school because my mates were laughing at me because of my size… It got so bad that I lost interest in going to school so I dropped out”.She said
Sounding extremely disdained, the diminutive actress expressed disappointment in the school authorities, who failed to intervene and protect her.
“The teachers didn’t help me at all. They were supposed to protect me, but they didn’t.”
On why she couldn’t continue schooling in another school, the ‘Obra’ actress said, “It was beyond me…I was very young and couldn’t make decisions on my own…If it were to be now I would’ve continued”
Watch the full interview below
