Kumawood actress Clara Benson, popularly known as Maame Serwaa has revealed that traveling to settle abroad is far away from her plans.

According to her, there is so much business going on for her in Ghana, thus, settling abroad will only crash her endeavors and not do her any good.

The only reason she travels abroad now is strictly for work and she returns when she is done.

“I only travel abroad for work and then return. But relocating there permanently is not part of my plans. It would be difficult for me to move abroad to work because there are many Ghanaians there. And for me, if I relocate and it’s not for school, I wouldn’t want to be idle, I would definitely want to work. But if a Ghanaian sees you working at McDonald’s, they would mock you."

“It’s not wrong to work at McDonald’s, but you know how our people are, they would start talking. Some would say, ‘When she was in Ghana, she spent all her money on lifestyle and slayqueening,’ even when that’s not the case,” she told Nana Romeo on Okay FM during an interview.

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Earlier this year, Maame Serwa revealed her plans to establish her own film production company aimed at nurturing young talent in Ghana’s movie industry.

Speaking in an interview on Onua FM on March 6, 2025, the actress expressed her long-standing desire to explore the production side of the film industry.

“I’ve had the idea of being a producer when I decided to experience more, even though I’m an actress and I know a lot about the job. I want to understand how directors and producers operate and gain that experience as well. When I completed school, I met with my management and told them I wanted to start my own production and also audition young talents,” she stated.

Maame Serwaa lamented that misconceptions about the Ghanaian movie industry, particularly claims of producers demanding sexual favors in exchange for roles, have discouraged many aspiring actors from pursuing their dreams.

“People in Ghana have talent, but they are scared to put themselves out there because of the things they’ve heard. Many ask if it’s true that producers demand sex in return for roles. Due to this, some parents are hesitant to allow their children to pursue acting,” she said.

The actress, however, dismissed such claims based on her personal experience, stating that the producers she has worked with uphold professional standards.

“The producers I’ve worked with are all big names, and they have never and will never ask for sex in exchange for roles. I don’t know what’s going on or which producers have come into the industry that have changed things,” she added.

Maame Serwaa emphasized her commitment to proving that young talents can be groomed into successful actors based solely on their abilities.

“This is the time to prove to people that their fears are unfounded. If you have the talent, why not? We can help develop that talent and make you one of the stars we see on screen,” she affirmed.

Her initiative aims to create a safe and professional environment for budding actors, ensuring that their skills and passion for the craft are the only criteria for success in the industry.

She has shared insights into her financial journey after spending over a decade in the movie industry.

In an interview on Accra FM, the renowned Kumawood star revealed that despite her years of hard work, she has yet to buy a car of her own.

However, she noted that her earnings have been invested wisely, allowing her to acquire land in both Kumasi and Accra, where she has already begun building a house.

"As I sit here, I don't have a car after working all my life. My dream car is a G-Wagon but I have a plot of land in Accra which I have started building. I have completed my building in (sic) Kumasi," she said.

The actress added that she is open to receiving a car as a gift from her fans, although she expects her first vehicle to be purchased with her own money.

"I know how to drive but I won't go and borrow a car because I don't feel comfortable with that. I want my first car to be from my pocket so I can brag that I bought it myself. However, if someone wants to gift me a car, it shouldn't be because of my beauty but because I am talented and hardworking," she established.

Maame Serwaa also addressed the issue of cyberbullying.

She urged netizens to refrain from hiding behind the internet to verbally abuse others without empathy.

"Just be nice to people because it doesn't cost much to be nice. Don't be fake… Don't think about yourself always, think about people too," she added.