For the past 20 years, Nana Ama McBrown has faced accusations that she was responsible for the death of actress Suzzy Williams and took over her spotlight.
After a long silence, McBrown has finally spoken about how these rumours have affected her.
Suzzy Williams, who tragically passed away in September 2005, was the biggest actress.
Known for her incredible talent, she was a sought-after actress featured in countless movies and commercials.
During that period, McBrown, still rising in her career, was often paired with Suzzy in films.
Then after Suzzy Williams died, rumours began to circulate that if she had lived, McBrown wouldn’t have risen to the prominence she holds today, and some even went as far as stating that McBrown saw Suzzy as competition and might have had a hand in her death.
In a recent discussion on Onua Showtime, McBrown has finally addressed these long-standing rumours and shared her feelings on the matter.
She emphasised that although Suzzy was a bigger star than her at the time, she never viewed her as competition to the point of wishing her harm.
McBrown explained, “Suzzy was like a sister to me. We were often paired together on sets, including Abdul Salam Mumuni’s productions and shows like Tentacles. When I first heard of Suzzy’s death, I had just got back from Italy. I was in a Ford bus heading home, and that was when I found out. It was a shock.”
She continued, “At that time, Suzzy was hotter and more successful than me. I know I was also getting noticed, but Suzzy’s presence, especially in Accra, where the entertainment scene was so vibrant, was undeniable. She had the confidence that came with it.”
The actress recounted the moment she found out about Suzzy’s passing.
“When I heard the news, the first person I called was Kofi Adjorlolo to confirm if it was true. He told me it was, and even mentioned he was standing by her body at the mortuary. It wasn’t a serious injury, just some scratches on her breast. But then, I started hearing accusations that I had killed Suzzy,” she retorted
McBrown, clearly frustrated by the allegations, added, “If I’ve ever gone to any juju man, I challenge them to come forward and speak. At that time, we didn’t even know what competition was. Suzzy was Ewe, and I’m Asante. How could an Asante woman like me have done something like that to her?”
Reflecting on the emotional toll, McBrown admitted, “It hurts, and to this day, people still accuse me. But I leave it to God.”
