The father of Ghanaian actress and musician Yaa Jackson has responded to ongoing public scrutiny over the social life of her daughter.

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A section of Ghanaians has asserted that her social lifestyle does not align with the cultural expectations of a young Ghanaian woman.

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Responding to this, her father, Jackson K. Bentum, told SeanCity TV in an interview that, “She’s over 18 now. There’s little I can do to control her choices.”

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Yaa Jackson's father believes that all her daughter is putting up in the public eye is meant to contribute to building a solid brand for herself.

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“It’s part of the branding. It’s the business of entertainment,” he emphasised.

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Contrary to Yaa Jackson's social reputation, Mr Bentum revealed that his daughter has become a different person behind the scenes ever since she assumed the role of a mother.

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“Even when we’re on set, she no longer agrees to wear those revealing outfits. Motherhood has changed her a lot,” Mr. Bentum shared.

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Meanwhile, Yaa Jackson Konadu had disclosed in 2023 that she was five months into her pregnancy before she knew she was carrying a child.

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On the account of Yaa, “it was too late” when news of her pregnancy was announced to her.

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Speaking in an interview with Zionfelix, she noted that she could have taken good care of herself if only she had discovered her pregnancy in the first trimester.

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“It got to a time where I lost my appetite and became weak. I went to check at the hospital but then, it was too late. It was after five months that I found out I was pregnant…had I known earlier, I could have taken much care of myself.

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“I never abort my pregnancy. I won’t harm that innocent baby…I was ready for anything. I have been with my man for almost two years but we’ve been friends since 2016,” she said.

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The mother of several years added that she performed shows without raising eyebrows, adding that she kept posting on social media until 7 months into her pregnancy.

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“I was playing shows until my 7th month. My belly wasn’t protruding; I kept on posting on social media.”

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