Actor Arona Benga discusses his forced drug withdrawal during detention

Arrested in Rufisque at a friend's house for drug-related offenses, the actor spent several months in detention. Since his release, Arona Benga has undergone a significant physical transformation, gaining weight and muscle. Prior to his arrest, he had appeared very thin, causing concern among his family and fans.

He revealed that his time in prison allowed him to abruptly stop using drugs. Benga stated, "I prayed to be taken to prison because I knew that there I would be forcibly weaned. Outside, I had no help, no one dared to tell me I was on the wrong path."

He views his arrest as a shock that initiated his withdrawal process, as he was deprived of access to drugs during his detention. He confessed, "I was happy when I was arrested because there I no longer had access to drugs," highlighting the personal battle and transformation he experienced during his imprisonment.