Mayor of Tema, Ebi Bright, has explained why she chose to keep her marriage and family life away from the public despite being active in politics and entertainment.

This comes after many Ghanaians expressed surprise over revelations that she is married to South Dayi Member of Parliament, Rockson-Nelson Dafeamekpor.

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The revelation followed a birthday message shared by the MP, which sparked reactions on social media, with many saying they did not know the two were married.

In an old video shared by Joy Prime on May 19, 2026, and sighted by GhanaWeb, Ebi Bright explained that she chose to keep her family life private to protect her home and children from public scrutiny.

“As a woman, you know how we're raised? Each one of us knows who we are, before we get to where everybody else knows us. You have to decide early on, are you a slay queen or you're going to be leaving the space with your mind and with thoughts,” she said.

She explained that she always knew she wanted to build a family while pursuing her career.

“Do you want a family? And do you want to be a responsible homemaker or do you just want to be out there? What price is too big for what you want? For me, I stepped into the political space but even as an actress, the character was constant,” she stated.

According to her, she understood the demands of public life and decided not to expose her family to unnecessary attention.

“I always knew at every step of the way, what I was willing to pay for where I wanted to get to so, I determined that my marriage and my family, my children, was paramount and that I did not have what it took to protect my family, if I thrust them into the public space. So, I kept my marriage private,” she added.

She also said staying away from excessive social media exposure helped her maintain her privacy.

“I kept my children private. I was not all over social media, immediately I changed my polish, I snapped a picture and I post. I didn't do all of those things,” she indicated.

Ebi Bright noted that the decision gave her peace and protected her family from unwanted attention.

“It allowed me the space to grow. It allowed me the space to protect myself and my family from some of those fears. It protected me from some of the advances that might have been more offensive,” she stated.

She stressed that her decision was based on her values and the kind of life she wanted for herself and her family.

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“So, I wasn't all over the place because I knew who I was. So, even if I wasn't a politician, I knew that I still wanted to be a family person. It's the character and it's knowing who you are and being steadfast with who you are… And for me, I protected my family,” she concluded.

Watch her video below:

Throwback: Tema Mayor Ebi Bright explains why her children and marriage has been private for years.

Video Credit: Tema Story#JoyPrime pic.twitter.com/fwCTUU08O4

— Joy Prime (@JoyPrimeTV) May 19, 2026