Ghanaian Kumawood actor Oteele, known in private life as Stephen Yaw Mawunyo, has spoken about the controversy surrounding a private video involving him that has circulated widely on social media.
The actor addressed the issue during a TikTok Live session on Thursday evening, August 13, 2026, where he confirmed that he was the person seen in the videos.
Oteele said the situation has been difficult for him and admitted that the pressure from the viral content has affected his appetite and general wellbeing.
He explained that some close friends and well-wishers encouraged him to go live and interact with his followers to help take his mind off the situation and reduce the pressure.
Despite the public attention and backlash, Oteele said he was doing his best to stay strong while dealing with the situation.
The actor also expressed regret and said he plans to seek the help of respected individuals to approach his wife and assist him in apologising to her.
In a separate video, his wife said she had decided to let bygones be bygones and continue supporting her husband.
