Ghanaian actress and filmmaker, Xandy Kamel, has featured Nigerian actors, Uju Okoli and Ray Adeka, in her latest film, Unseen Beauty, shedding light on internet bullying and body shaming of plus-sized women.
The film, which is currently streaming on YouTube with over 30,000 views, draws from Kamel’s own experiences with cyberbullying and the silent emotional battles she has fought behind the scenes.
Xandy drew inspiration for ‘Unseen Beauty’ from the intense backlash and hurtful comments she received about her weight on social media.
She highlighted that body size is often misunderstood and can be linked to underlying health issues or emotional challenges, rather than just overeating.
“I’ve lived this reality, being mocked, judged, and belittled just because of how I look. People assume that being plus-sized means you lack discipline, or you’re lazy, or you overeat. But that’s not always the case.
“There are so many young women silently struggling with conditions they can’t even talk about, and yet every time they post a photo or step outside, they are ridiculed. I want to tell a story that reflects that pain, but also the resilience and worth of every woman.”
Xandy Kamel
Xandy noted that she deliberately chose Uju Okoli and Ray Adeka for “Unseen Beauty”, driven by both artistic vision and strategic thinking.
Uju Okoli, a seasoned Nollywood actress and producer with over 100 films under her belt, brings depth to the project. “Uju has this rare ability to connect emotionally with a role, and I just knew she could bring my vision to life,” Xandy stated.
“As for Ray, he brought depth and relatability to his role. But beyond their talent, working with Nigerian actors is a way of opening the doors for the film to reach a wider African audience. I want this message to go beyond Ghana; it’s a story every woman on the continent can relate to.”
Xandy Kamel
Xandy hopes ‘Unseen Beauty’ will not only entertain but also educate viewers on the importance of compassion and awareness in the digital age.
“I want people to understand that words can break a person down. We say things online that we wouldn’t dare say face to face. I’ve cried myself to sleep on some days because of the things I read. This film is me fighting back—but with art.”
Xandy Kamel
Xandy Kamel Arrests Fast TV CEO Over Copyright Violation
The popular Ghanaian actress Xandria Dede Kamel took action against Accra-based broadcast station Fast TV over alleged copyright infringement.
In a press statement she shared on Instagram, the beautiful actress announced that the CEO of Fast TV, Mr Obed Mawuli MiFutsu, has been arrested by some uniformed personnel from the Odorkor Police Station.
The Accra-based TV station’s CEO was arrested after Xandy Kamel filed a formal complaint in partnership with the Ghana Copyright Office.
In the press statement, Xandy Kamel expressed her intention to hold Fast TV and its CEO accountable for their alleged breach of copyright laws in Ghana.
“Update on Copyright Infringement. With the help of the Copyright Monitoring Team and the support of Mr. Socrate Sarfo, we’ve made some arrests in connection with the ongoing copyright infringement case.
“Investigations are currently underway, and we’ll keep you posted as more details emerge. This is in relation to the movie Unseen Beauty, currently showing on XandyKamelsTV on YouTube. Thank you all for your continued love and support. ❤️. XANDYKAMEL.”
The press statement
The arrest of Fast TV CEO, Mr Obed Mawuli MiFutsu, comes days after Xandy Kamel, the daughter of the late former Buem MP, Henry Ford Kofi Kamel, called out the TV station in a video that went viral.
In the video, the actress cried profusely and accused the television station of showing her latest movie on their platform without her permission.
She tearfully shared that the Accra-based broadcast station had illegally shown the movie less than 48 hours after its release on her official YouTube channel.
Xandy Kamel noted that she had yet to make any significant financial return from the movie before Fast TV showed the movie for free.
Netizens reacted to the Fast TV CEO’s arrest after a complaint.
“Well done. Now we know our laws work paa.”
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“Good, Xandy. You did the right thing. It is becoming too much.”
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“Thanks be to God.”
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