Ghanaian comedian Funny Face known privately known as Benson Nana Yaw Oduro Boateng, shared his sad moments in life struggling to establish a good brand for himself.
The ‘Children President’ shared an emotional video in tears on his social media platforms as he opened up about his difficult journey to fame.
According to him, he used to walk from Tema to Circle for close to two years just to talk on radio.
He urged his fans to never give up in life for one day life will get better just as God answered his prayers.
The comedian who rose to fame after first appearance on the Night of 1010 Laughs in 2010 encouraged people depressed in life not to give up by committing suicide but should be focused, stay positive and hope for future success.
“So dis dawn @ 4:00am I broke down into tears … when after praying I felt I should share one of my deepest stories to motivate some people … Because I was getting too many messages of people who are tired in life and want to commit suicide”
“I remember how my mother cried one afternoon in 2007 … when she saw all the hustle am going thru .. Walking from circle to Tema in and out for 1 year 8 months almost 2 years.. She cried and asked me “Nana is it by force to talk on radio”
“then with tears she prayed .. And said to GOD in front of me dat she doesn’t have anything to support me but she prays to GOD to grant my wish! Today here am I !! The #ChildrenPresident .. Never give up no matter what u going thru.. Suicide is not an option.. if GOD can do it for me HE can do it for you”
It is believed that Funny Face made his breakthrough to comedy through CharterHouse’s Night of 1010 Laughs event.
He also played the role of driver’s mate in the TV3 sitcom Chorkor trotro, where he was known as Chemu before quitting, for reasons unknown. His role in Chorkor Trotro gave him much popularity.
