Ghanaian actress and media personality Nana Ama McBrown has opened up about the emotional turmoil she faced after her first heartbreak. In a candid discussion, McBrown recalled her dreams of settling down with the man she loved, only to experience heartbreak when their relationship ended.

Reflecting on the painful episode, she revealed how close she came to losing control of her emotions.

“When I started dating, I was with a handsome young man, and I thought we were going to settle down and have a family together,” she shared. “I had imagined living with him in his beautiful house, driving his car—everything seemed perfect. Even though his mother liked me, I noticed things that made me question if we were meant to be. My grandmother even advised me not to date him, but I didn’t listen.”

The breakup left McBrown devastated. “When he broke my heart, it felt like my life was over. It was like I was on fire, and everything came crashing down. I was in a very dark place. One day, my grandmother sent me on an errand to Kwadaso Market. Can you imagine, I left the house in my pyjamas without even realizing it. I was so lost in my emotions; I nearly went mad.”

She described the experience as a turning point in her life, urging young people to stay resilient during such difficult times.

“If I had taken my life, I wouldn’t be standing here today sharing my story. To my young ones out there, please don’t make any drastic decisions when going through heartbreak. I’m sharing this to encourage you—don’t harm yourselves,” she advised.

McBrown, however, chose not to disclose the identity of the former lover.