Speaking on Joy Prime’s Changes with host Roselyn Felli, the outspoken actress, born Rosemond Brown, disclosed that she was once paid a meagre GH¢20 for her roles in local films. “Back then, acting didn’t pay. I remember being given just GH¢20 for a whole production,” she recalled.
However, her fortunes took a dramatic turn when she started leveraging her social media presence to attract attention. According to her, one of her biggest financial breakthroughs came from musician Fameye, who paid her GH¢5,000 to twerk to one of his songs.
“Fameye gave me GH¢5,000 just to twerk on his song. That moment changed a lot for me,” she said. “People started noticing me, and musicians began reaching out for promotions.”
Poloo admitted that fame didn’t come easy. In a bold revelation, she shared that she initially paid people to insult her online as a way to spark controversy and gain attention. “Nobody knew me, so for about a year, I paid people to insult me on social media. It actually worked,” she confessed.
She also credited veteran actress Maame Dokono for helping her gain recognition in the industry through her role in GBC’s iconic Obra series, where working conditions and pay were far better than previous gigs.
Now widely recognized for her fearless persona and vibrant online presence, Akuapem Poloo’s story highlights both the hardships and unconventional paths some entertainers take to achieve success in Ghana’s competitive showbiz space.