People often call me a “celebrity,” but I’ve never been comfortable with that word. To me, acting has never been about fame or the attention that comes with it. Acting, for me, has always been about the craft, the stories, and the impact those stories can create in people’s lives.
When I take on a role, I give all of myself. Whether it was playing Joshua and Serwaa in For Love and Country or bringing Sena Klu to life in House of Klu, my focus has never been on popularity. My focus has always been on being real on making the character believable, relatable, and true to life. I don’t act to be famous. I act to connect with people, to move them, and to represent real human experiences on screen.
That’s why I make a clear difference between being a celebrity and being a working actor. A celebrity is someone who lives in the spotlight. A working actor is someone who lives in the work. I know where I stand. My joy doesn’t come from being recognized in public or trending online. It comes from the grind the auditions, the rehearsals, the long hours on set, and the challenge of becoming someone else in front of the camera. That process is where my heart is.
Of course, fame comes with certain benefits. It can open doors and create opportunities. But it can also put you in a box, locking you into an image that may not truly be yours. That’s why I choose authenticity over everything else. I would rather be remembered for the stories I tell and the roles I play than for fashion, gossip, or fleeting trends.
Along this journey, I carry deep respect for people who came before me and paved the way. Icons like Jackie Appiah, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, and Ivan Quashigah have shown us what it means to not just succeed but to build something lasting. They created paths for actors like me to walk on, and I hope to do the same for the next generation of storytellers and performers.
Looking ahead, my focus is clear. I want to keep growing as an actor by taking on roles that challenge me and stretch my abilities. I also want to create films that reflect who we are as Africans, our cultures, and our truths. My aim is simple: to leave behind work that has meaning. Work that can stand the test of time.
I’m not chasing celebrity. I’m building a body of work that lasts. That’s where I find purpose, and that’s what keeps me moving forward.
