Lawyer Nti: "Fame doesn't necessarily come with money"

 Lawyer Nti recently discussed this perception as a panelist on Graphic Showbiz's X Dialogue Series on Thursday, October 12. He said it has put unfair pressure on people in the spotlight.

He emphasized that hard work, effort, and time pave the way to success, which progressively leads to a respectable income over time.

"People who are popular are perceived as being at ease. People believe that being wealthy and popular go hand in hand. Family members may turn to you for assistance, and if you are unable to do so, they may get disappointed, Lawyer Nti worried.

Lawyer Nti said that the stress and irrational expectations had a negative impact on his mental health, as it did for many famous people.

"I had a period of depression. There aren't many people in this area of the world with whom you may discuss these issues. People don't understand, so you usually deal with it on your own, he said.

The Kejetia vs. Makola actor emphasized the challenge of constantly maintaining that cheerful demeanor off-screen, saying that many people also expect celebrities to embody their on-screen personas even when they encounter them in the real world.

"Now that everyone engages with you, they expect you to connect with them in a way that makes them happy, just like when they view your contents. People want you to play the typical Kejetia vs. Makola persona because they perceive you as a cheerful presence in their lives, but that can't always be the case; I can't always be that person, he added.

The panelists for the Graphic Showbiz Twitter(X) Dialogue series on "Celebrities and Mental Health: Coping with the Mental Weight of Fame" included clinical psychologist Dr. Isaac Newman Arthur, gospel musician KobbySalm, actress Vicky Zugah, and mental advocate Abena Korkor.