SMOKING SHOCK: At 78, she still Smokes daily-and refuses to be Judged

At 78 years old, Miatta Fahnbulleh remains a vibrant, sharp-minded, and fiercely independent force of nature who firmly refuses to play by society's rules regarding how an elderly African woman should live.

While many public figures of her vintage curate a carefully polished image of pristine health and quiet retirement, Miatta openly, humorously, and unapologetically owns her personal habits-including her decades-long relationship with smoking cigarettes.

During her wide-ranging interview with broadcast journalist Kafui Dey, the topic turned to her personal routine and lifestyle. Rather than dodging the question or offering polite platitudes, Miatta met the inquiry head-on with surprising candor.

When Kafui Dey asked whether she had finally put down the habit as the years rolled on, Miatta burst into laughter, disclosing that not only does she still smoke daily, but she actually smokes more today than she did during her youth.

Her refreshing lack of pretense and complete refusal to seek approval from moral critics transformed what could have been a controversial admission into an engaging celebration of personal liberty and self-ownership.

"One little question: do you still smoke?" Kafui Dey asked. "Unfortunately, yeah! But I'm cutting down," Miatta Fahnbulleh disclosed with a rich chuckle. "In fact, l'm smoking more now than I smoked at that time, I'm telling you!

Those days you probably could get away with ten a day..." "Virginia Slims?" Kafui Dey asked, referencing her past preferences. "No, no, no, no! Hey man, we changed to Rothmans! We are in Ghana now," Miatta laughed heartily. "When l'm out of Ghana, if I'm in Lagos, I'm looking for Dunhill... but there's no Dunhill here, so we go to Rothmans. So I'm on Rothmans, my dear! It's right around the corner."

For Miatta, living to 78 with a clear mind, a active voice, and a heart full of gratitude is proof that she has walked her path in harmony with her conscience. She embraces her age as a divine blessing, unapologetically enjoying her life on her own terms without bowing to societal judgment or hypocritical expectations.