Ghanaian broadcaster Serwaa Amihere recently opened up about the emotional toll she endured following the circulation of an intimate video purportedly involving her last year.

Speaking at the Ignite Youth Empowerment Thanksgiving Service, Serwaa shared how the incident affected her and how a thoughtful gesture from her close friend, Obuobia Darko-Opoku, helped her navigate through a difficult time.

In an emotional moment at the event, Serwaa reflected on the depression she struggled with in the aftermath of the video’s release.

“I was depressed and crying at home that day,” she revealed. “Then she came and said, ‘Let’s go and buy ice cream.’ I wasn’t talking to anyone, but she came to pick me up. She took me to Osu, and I remember trying to wear a cap. She asked, ‘Why? Why do you want to hide your face? Let’s go.’ She bought me a big cup of ice cream and said, ‘Today, eat all the ice cream you can.’”

Serwaa expressed deep gratitude for Obuobia’s support, saying, “And she said she would take me out for lunch the next day. Somehow, we both ended up cancelling. But Auntie Obuobia, thank you because I never told you how grateful I was for that ride. It did me a lot of good.”

The video, which surfaced on April 2, 2025, ignited a media frenzy and led to an independent investigation by Serwaa’s employer, EIB Network. In a statement released on July 5, 2025, the network confirmed its thorough investigation found “no form of misconduct or breaches” on Serwaa’s part and announced that criminal proceedings were underway against those responsible for unlawfully sharing the video.

Looking back on the challenges of the past year, Serwaa used her platform to advise young people to make thoughtful decisions.

“I went through an extremely difficult year last year,” she said. “I’m not old. I’m still young, but I’m older than many of you here, and I am repeating again: be extremely careful about the decisions you make, because years later, they’ll come back and bite you really hard in the face. That’s exactly what happened to me last year.”

Serwaa also praised Obuobia for her consistent kindness, describing her as “an amazing person” and expressing her love and appreciation. “She supports me and my sister and is always advising me. So thank you. I love you very much,” Serwaa said.