The Ivorian actress and producer Akissi Delta made some sad confidences on the set of Allume la télé on RTI. In fact , Akissi Delta has admitted that she is drowning in debt due to a land dispute.
Akissi Delta, whose real name is Akissi Delphine Loukou is a big name in Ivorian cinema. She was revealed to the public thanks to the series “Ma famille” in which she played the role of Delta. But as an icon of African cinema, she is experiencing a descent into hell that no one could suspect.
“I feel bad. I feel very, very bad. For my film shooting, I had more than 7 cars. But due to the situation I am going through right now, I had to sell almost all my cars. Even my wigs I sold them too. They cost between 300,000 and 400,000 FCFA. […] And maybe soon I will sell everything I have on me. And maybe I’ll even put myself up for auction. I’m still strong, I can still work. I was once a maid, I can still do it. […] If I were really a legend I wouldn’t have come here in a cab.”
Akissi Delta.
Indeed, Akissi Delta’s world began to collapse as soon as the two plots (about 2 hectares) she spent millions of FCFA to buy in 2006 became disputed. The authorities did not allegedly take into account the land ownership certificate that she had in her possession and assigned her plots to someone else.
After several legal proceedings and the presentation of her land ownership certificates, she won the case. However, Delta did not have time to enjoy it. Her opponent appealed. Then, all the evidence she holds had been rejected. And the case was finally decided in favor of the other.
In the meantime, she had mortgaged the two plots of land to obtain loans of 350 million in two different banks. Akissi Delta seems to have lost everything. Her land, her property, her fortune and, with it, her dream of building a film school, a film studio and a home for her old age.
In addition, Akissi Delta is drowning in debt. She is currently experiencing tremendous financial distress. Still 67 million in bank loans to be repaid. She has no cars left, no more hope, nothing.
Desperate and in debt, she addressed a heartfelt cry to the competent authorities.
“I’m really tired. I’m very, very tired. If this decision continues to be, me, I’ll go to jail. […] I have had my land since 2006. It will be 15 years that I can’t get possession of the land. And I’m getting old.”
Akissi Delta
Ardiès Sianou
