Omanghana
Ghanaian actress and entrepreneur Fella Makafui has sparked widespread discussion online after revealing that she does not subscribe to the idea of having a large family.
During a candid TikTok Live session with fans on July 21, 2026, the 30-year-old actress explained that she does not see the need to have many children and believes family size should be determined by financial ability, emotional preparedness, and the quality of life parents want to provide.
Makafui stated that having one child is enough for her, emphasizing that responsible parenting is more about providing stability and opportunities than increasing the number of children in a household.
Choosing Quality Over Quantity
The actress explained that her decision is based on her desire to give her child the best possible upbringing rather than having more children without the resources to adequately support them.
She argued that parents should carefully consider their financial capacity before expanding their families.
“The kind of life I want for my child and myself, I don’t want to give birth for the child to come and suffer,” she said.
According to Makafui, raising fewer children allows parents to invest more time, attention, and resources into their development.
Financial Freedom and Giving Her Daughter the Best
Using her daughter, Island, as an example, Makafui explained that she wants to achieve a level of financial freedom where she can easily provide experiences and opportunities for her child.
She said she wants to be in a position where, if her daughter expresses a desire to travel or pursue an opportunity, she can immediately make it possible.
“If Island says, ‘Mummy, I want to travel to this place,’ then I get her ticket so she travels,” she explained.
For Makafui, the ability to provide comfort, education, and meaningful experiences is more important than having a bigger family.
Clarifies Her Views Are Personal Choice
The actress was careful to clarify that her comments were not intended as criticism of people who choose to have larger families.
She emphasized that every family has different circumstances and that her decision reflects her own personal values and goals.
“That’s no shade to anyone who has more than one, but that’s just my preference,” she said.
Childhood Experiences Influenced Her Perspective
Makafui’s comments also connect with her personal reflections about her upbringing.
She revealed that her views on family planning were partly shaped by experiences from her childhood, during which she developed feelings of resentment toward her father.
According to her, those early experiences influenced how she thinks about parenting and the kind of environment she wants to create for her own child.
Positive Comments About Co-Parenting With Medikal
The TikTok Live session also featured unexpected praise for her former husband, Ghanaian rapper Medikal (Samuel Frimpong).
Following their highly publicized divorce in 2024, the former couple has reportedly developed a cooperative co-parenting relationship focused on their daughter.
Makafui praised Medikal’s role as a father, telling fans that Island has:
“an amazing father.”
Her comments highlighted the importance of both parents remaining involved in a child’s life despite changes in their relationship.
Part of a Growing Celebrity Conversation
Fella Makafui’s position reflects a broader conversation among Ghanaian public figures about family planning, parenting costs, and economic realities.
Several celebrities have recently spoken about the challenges of raising large families in an increasingly expensive environment.
Shatta Michy’s Similar Concerns
Television personality Shatta Michy has previously expressed similar views, encouraging parents to focus on raising fewer children with greater opportunities.
She argued that parents should aim to build “one or two rich generations” rather than having many children they may struggle to support.
Her comments referenced rising education costs, including private school fees in Accra that can reach around GH₵10,000 per term at some institutions.
Social Media Reactions
Makafui’s remarks have generated mixed reactions online.
Supporters praised her for promoting financial responsibility and encouraging parents to think carefully about their ability to provide for children.
However, some critics disagreed, arguing that having siblings can provide important emotional support and family connections later in life, especially after parents are gone.
Debate Over Modern Parenting Choices
The discussion surrounding Fella Makafui’s comments reflects a wider debate about changing attitudes toward family size in Ghana.
While traditional African cultures have often valued large families, economic pressures, rising living costs, and changing lifestyles are leading some younger parents to prioritize fewer children with greater investment in their future.
For Makafui, the decision is clear: a smaller family that receives more attention, resources, and opportunities is preferable to a larger family struggling to meet basic needs.
Source: Omanghana
