Being popular is not good at times – Actor Ajos

Veteran Ghanaian comic actor, Kingsley Kojo Kyeremateng, widely known as Ajos, has expressed his discomfort with the challenges that come with fame, shedding light on the personal toll it takes.

In a recent interview, Ajos reflected on the drawbacks of being in the public eye, highlighting how fame often strips individuals of their privacy and attracts both admirers and opportunists.

Ajos elaborated on how being a well-known figure can expose someone to a mix of people—some who seek to benefit financially, others who aim to gain their own popularity, and even those harbouring negative feelings.

This constant attention can lead to a loss of autonomy, with every action scrutinized and consumed by the public.

For Ajos, this overwhelming visibility meant that his life no longer felt like his own, as he became a figure for public entertainment and interaction rather than a private individual.

One of his more harrowing memories was an incident from thirty years ago when he was in Accra.

During a visit to the UTC area, he faced an urgent need to find a restroom, but the presence of enthusiastic fans prevented him from handling the situation with the ease that anonymity would have afforded.

Overcome by the demands of his body and the crowd’s attention, he found himself in a predicament that ended with him having to relieve himself in the privacy of his car before rushing home.

This incident highlighted how the pressures of being in the public eye can sometimes lead to embarrassing and distressing moments.

Another uncomfortable experience he recounted took place in the Takoradi market, where traders targeted him because of a role he had portrayed in a film.

In their view, his character had acted poorly, and they expressed their displeasure by soiling his clothes.

This incident illustrated the blurred line between his personal identity and the roles he portrayed, with some members of the public unable to separate the actor from his on-screen persona.

Ajos’s candid reflections provide insight into the less glamorous side of fame, where the benefits of recognition are often outweighed by the personal sacrifices that come with being constantly in the public eye.

While his success as an entertainer brought him admiration, it also exposed him to an exhausting and sometimes overwhelming level of attention.

Source: NewsandVibes.com