Veteran actress Christiana Awuni has received a generous gift. Ghanaian businesswoman Maame Gold presented her with a brand-new car at a celebratory event in Accra on Monday, October 26, 2026, according to a report by YEN.com.gh.
A video of the presentation, captured by TINA NEWS GH and shared on Facebook, shows Maame Gold handing over the keys and documents for a blue vehicle at her shop, YEN.com.gh reports. The report did not give the make, model or value of the car.
"I wanted to get you here," Maame Gold told the actress in the video, describing her as "a very good person."
"You deserve that and more. So, congratulations," she added, according to the report.
Awuni appeared visibly moved by the gesture.
The gift came after Awuni recently spoke publicly about the difficulty of getting around because she did not own a vehicle, YEN.com.gh reports. Her candid comments appear to have prompted Maame Gold to step in.
Christiana Awuni is one of the long-serving figures of the Ghanaian film industry. Over several decades, she has appeared in many local films and television productions, often in strong, memorable supporting roles that have made her a familiar face to Ghanaian audiences.
Her recent comments about not owning a car struck a chord with many Ghanaians, who see her as one of the faces that shaped local cinema over the years.
The welfare of veteran actors and musicians has become a recurring issue in Ghana's creative sector. Several older stars have spoken publicly about financial hardship, health challenges or difficulty finding work as the industry has changed and younger actors have taken centre stage.
These stories often prompt support from fans, business people, fellow entertainers and organisations, and have fuelled calls for stronger structures such as pensions, insurance schemes and welfare funds for creative workers.
Last week, the Ghana Legends Awards at the National Theatre in Accra also sought to celebrate veterans of the creative industry for their contributions.
The gesture drew wide praise on social media, with many fans commending Maame Gold's generosity and the close relationship between the two women, YEN.com.gh reports. Many users described the gift as a reminder to honour veterans while they are still alive, a sentiment often expressed in Ghana's entertainment community.
Maame Gold is a Ghanaian businesswoman known on social media for her ventures and public appearances. The presentation at her shop adds to a growing number of cases in which entrepreneurs and celebrities have stepped in to support veteran entertainers.
While individual gifts are welcomed, many in the industry argue that veterans need long-term support rather than one-off gestures. Proposals often discussed include a creative arts welfare fund, health insurance for performers, and royalty and rights systems that ensure actors and musicians keep earning from their work years after it is released.
Industry bodies such as the Film Producers Association of Ghana and the Actors Guild of Ghana have at various times called for such structures, and the debate is likely to continue as more veterans speak openly about their circumstances.
For an actress who travels to sets, events and engagements, owning a car can make a real difference to her ability to take on work. The gift could help Awuni move around more easily as she continues her career, and it gives her more independence in getting to auditions, film sets and social events across Accra and beyond.
Talk Talk congratulates Christiana Awuni on her new car.
