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In her memoir titled "I Am Not Yvonne Nelson," actress Yvonne Nelson disclosed that she was blacklisted from the Ghana movie industry

In her memoir titled "I Am Not Yvonne Nelson," actress Yvonne Nelson disclosed that she was blacklisted from the Ghana movie industry


 In her memoir titled "I Am Not Yvonne Nelson," actress Yvonne Nelson disclosed that she was blacklisted from the Ghana movie industry in 2010 because she prioritized her academics over acting. During that period, while working on the set of "4Play Reloaded," she was in her final year at Central University.


Yvonne Nelson explained that the director of the film, Abdul Salam Mumuni, knew about her commitment to her education and her desire to obtain her degree without deferring or dropping out of school. However, she faced challenges on set due to one of the lead actors being involved in the Miss Malaika beauty pageant, which caused delays and prevented her from attending academic work.


After missing several academic commitments while on set for two days, Yvonne Nelson informed Abdul Salam that she would not be available on the next day. This decision led to a confrontation where Abdul Salam became angry and launched a condescending attack on her. Despite her commitment to her education, she was not called back to the set, and a week later, she learned about the ban placed on her by the Film Producers Association of Ghana (FIPAG).


The narrative surrounding the ban portrayed Yvonne Nelson as disrespectful and ungrateful. She expressed disappointment in her older colleagues, especially the woman who did not support her. However, actor Majid Michel stood by her during that time and defended her, although his attempts to mediate with Abdul Salam were unsuccessful.


Yvonne Nelson mentioned that David Owusu of Media Five Productions defied the ban and cast her in a movie later that year. She also revealed that Abdul Salam approached her to resolve their differences and secretly shot two movies without the knowledge of other producers.


Despite the ban and the struggles she faced, Yvonne Nelson found success in the Nigerian film industry. The ban opened doors for her in Nigeria, where she had multiple acting opportunities and experienced financial breakthroughs.


These revelations provide insights into the challenges and dynamics within the Ghana movie industry and the importance of balancing professional commitments with personal aspirations.

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