“My Wife Wanted a Picture. I told Her I Was Tired, But She Insisted” – Akwaboah Reacts To Health Speculations
Award-winning Ghanaian artist Akwaboah is responding to the rumors around a recent photo that left fans wondering about his happiness and well-being. In an interview with Nana Romeo on Okay FM, the “Ensesa” star said that the image was a snapshot of complete fatigue following a relentless schedule rather than a plea for assistance.
Akwaboah described a taxing journey to Kwahu in the Eastern Region, emphasizing the little sleep he managed to get. “I left Accra around 8:30 AM, reached Kwahu at 12:30 PM, did a show from 3:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and left Accra again at 5 PM to arrive at 7 PM,” he said.
It was show after show, and I was up most of the night. I only had an hour to sleep before church, which is something that I always do.”
He disclosed that, despite his extreme dragging, his wife took the currently popular photo. “My spouse requested a photo. You know how women can be into pictures, so we took it even though I told her I was beat.
When he posted the photo on his wedding anniversary, Akwaboah knew it would create a lot of talk. “I knew Ghanaians were unlikely to keep quiet, so I asked my wife if she was comfortable with it before I posted it – I wasn’t even thinking about myself,” he said.
He then continued to describe what transpired online: “Then I saw people zooming in on my tired face and making ridiculous remarks like, ‘Why, isn’t he happy? Is madam sucking his blood?’ and all that.”
Although clearly a little disturbed by the negative remarks, Akwaboah said that he keeps things in perspective because he is successful. He remarked on the irony of being criticized by people who clearly have less, yet he’s out there enjoying the fruits of his work. He also made it known that he had prepared his wife for the constant scrutiny that comes with being married to a star. “She teased me about it, we laughed, and went out to eat. She understands how this whole thing works now,” he added.
Given the steady stream of negativity he’s faced since marrying, Akwaboah said, “People always throw stones at things that are shining.” He then asked if this type of negativity is particularly powerful in Ghana, calling it a “crab mentality.”
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Shifting topics to the broader topic of cyberbullying, Akwaboah vented his frustrations. “What gets me is when someone insults you, then you go to their [social media] page, their followers, their picture — you can practically tell what kind of phone they used to take the picture. And then they have the nerve to come at you.”
He offered a philosophical solution to online hate: “The truth can sting, but like I always say: people will be people. Sometimes, you just have to let them do what they’re going to do and stay focused on your own path.” He also claimed, “Remember that stars only shine in the darkness. It hurts, you know — you grind, you’re enjoying a great moment, you share a picture, and then someone finds a way to bring you down. That’s tough. But if you’re as strong mentally as I am, there’s nothing anyone can say that will really shake you.”
Akwaboah concluded by highlighting his independence and not needing anything from his critics. “When I wake up each morning, I’m not calling my haters to beg for a meal. I’m independent and I provide for my whole family. So, yeah, they can say whatever they wish — but if it doesn’t impact my bread and butter, their opinions just don’t matter to me.”
While the singer expressed general exasperation with online negativity, he acknowledged that the specific comments about his looks in the viral photo were especially irritating, summing up with the proverb: “The one who wears the fancy hat is hated.”
