The notion that becoming well-known automatically makes one wealthy is untrue, according to a well-known humorous actor from Ghana, Lawyer Nti.
Lawyer Nti disclosed that this belief has put unwarranted strain on people in the spotlight during his recent panel discussion on Graphic Showbiz’s X Dialogue Series, which 1family Radio monitored.
He stressed that it takes time, diligence, and determination to reach success, and that eventually one may expect to earn a respectable salary.
“People who are popular have a tag of being comfortable. People think popularity comes with outright wealth. Family members may turn to you for help, and if you can’t provide it, they become disappointed,” Lawyer Nti said.
Lawyer Nti disclosed that, like many celebrities, he suffered mental health consequences as a result of the strain and irrational expectations placed on him.
“At some point, I was depressed. In our part of the world, you don’t have a lot of people you can talk to about these things. People don’t understand, and you tend to keep it inside and deal with it,” he narrated.
The Kejetia vs. Makola actor emphasizes how hard it is to always maintain that vivacious character off-screen and how many people want superstars to live up to their on-screen personas even when they meet them in real life.
“Now everybody interacts with you, and when they see you, they want you to connect in a way that brings joy, just like when they watch your contents. Because people see you as a happy figure in their lives, they want you to be that usual Kejetia vs. Makola character, and that can’t always happen; I can’t always be that person,” Lawyer Nti added.
Source: 1Familyradio