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Nikki Samonas reflects on her father’s death at age 10, unexpected fame

Ghanaian actress, Nikki Samonas, has opened up about her difficult childhood and subsequent rise to stardom.

During an appearance on ‘The Ladies Circle’, Nikki recounted the difficulties she faced following her father’s death when she was just ten years old.

Nikki Samonas dispelled the misconception of a privileged upbringing, revealing that her life was marked by adversity.

According to her, she faced numerous challenges and was frequently compelled to relocate to survive.

Nikki admitted that her early life struggles made the idea of fame and success seem unattainable.

Yet, these experiences have been invaluable, inspiring her to consider writing a memoir.

“Fortunately for me, I did have a very rich father, he died when I was ten so life took a turn. When he died, it was rough. I was hoping from home to home and most people don’t know that. Very soon I will write a book.

“I never ever thought, felt, fathomed, dreamed that I would end up in the limelight,” she stated.

As a child, Nikki aspired to be a UN Ambassador for refugees, a dream that came true when she was appointed National Goodwill Ambassador for the UNHCR in 2020.

“For me, I wanted to work with the UN. That’s the one thing I wanted to do that I have actually seen come to life as the Global UN Ambassador for Refugees. I felt that I am half-caste, I wanted to learn languages and work with the United Nations and eventually, it has happened,” she added.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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