"I Was NEVER Paid For That Video" - Shalimar Abbiusi FINALLY Speaks On Her Arrest and Deportation

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In this powerful episode of *Konnected Minds Podcast,* Derrick Abaitey sits down with * Shalimar Abbiusi * - the former spokesperson of The New Force political movement - for her *FIRST ON-RECORD interview in Ghana* since her arrest, detention, and deportation. Shalimar opens up about everything: growing up as the "different kid" in Belgium, winning her first beauty pageant, falling in love with Ghana, her time at GHONE TV, the viral New Force video that changed her life, the call from immigration, 7 days in the National Intelligence Bureau cells, being abandoned by the movement she fronted, her ECOWAS court victory, and her powerful comeback as a diplomatic affairs advisor working with governments across Africa. This is a story of betrayal, faith, resilience, and redemption - and a side of the New Force saga the public has never heard before. 🎟️ *KONNECTED MINDS LIVE 2026 — KUMASI* Join 1,600+ young entrepreneurs and aspiring leaders at KNUST on the 9th of September. Grab your tickets here: https://www.konnectedmindslive.com/ 00:00:00 Introduction: The Arrest That Shocked Ghana 00:02:34 From Belgium to Ghana: Growing Up Different 00:04:27 The Beauty Pageant That Changed Everything 00:08:08 Falling in Love with Ghana: The First Visit 00:06:19 From Medical Lab Tech to Media Personality 00:11:36 The GH1 TV Opportunity and World Cup Coverage 00:14:41 Charitable Work and Meeting the New Force 00:17:50 Becoming New Force Spokesperson: The Viral Video 00:20:44 The Arrest: Seven Days in Detention 00:26:32 Finding Faith in the Cell: The Story of King David 00:28:59 Deportation, ECOWAS Victory, and the Decision to Return 00:30:46 Closing the Political Chapter: Dissociating from New Force 00:32:00 Birth of I Am Human Foundation 00:33:28 Diplomatic Transformation: Working with African Union 00:35:37 Projects Across Africa: Sierra Leone, Nigeria, and Libya 00:39:03 Lessons for Young Women: Voice, Resilience, and Empowerment ⚠️ *DISCLAIMER:* The views, opinions, statements, and accounts shared in this episode are solely tho