Actress Etty Bedi has issued an apology for statements she made at the “Resonance” movie premiere, which she made in reference to marijuana use.
She claimed that the statement she made on her first-ever marijuana use was misunderstood by Ghanaians.
She said it was an error and she never anticipated anything to go wrong in an interview with Merqury Quaye.
“Quaye Merqury, I am aware of how widely distributed your platform is and how many people are using it to watch and listen. I simply want to say that this was a mistake and I’m really sorry; I didn’t think it would turn out this way.
Etty went on to clarify how her behavior at the film’s premiere reflected the role she played.
“Megan was a smoker; she smokes in the movie and does a lot of bad things. I went to the premiere and I went as Megan and it looks like Ghanaians misinterpreted me.
“I was cording the moment in my character and this is where we are. I just everybody to know I am so sorry and just hope you guys will forgive me”, she added.
She also shared how some comments from people she called “close friends” brought her pain.
“I woke up in the morning and my very close friends were sending me harsh messages and I questioned myself on what was happening. I thought you guys knew me. I am not even worried about the misrepresentation of Ghanaians, but I am worried about the people who are close to me,” she stated.
She mentioned she had received insults and criticism rather than the expected support from them.
“There is a lot of stuff I don’t even what to talk about. I mean it is just so crazy for people you expect to be supportive to not to support you. Your good and best friends insult and question you on why you did so, saying ‘Etty, you are stupid’.
She concluded: “Imagine if you are my friend and all of a sudden something comes up and you are sending me bad messages.”
