Award-winning actress, Yvonne Nelson has spoken about the criticisms that followed the birth of her daughter, RYN Roberts.

Nelson told the BBC, because she “is a very positive person” she didn’t “let negativity and all the bad talk and everything get to” her.

She gave birth to her daughter on Sunday, October 29, 2017 at a Hospital in Accra with her Fashion Photographer boyfriend, Jamie Roberts by her side.

Nelson also spoke about acting and empowering women.

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— BBC Africa (@BBCAfrica) March 8, 2018