Entertainment commentator Amanda Jissih has voiced strong criticism against gospel musician Edward Akwasi Boateng, denouncing what she perceives as his excessive sense of entitlement within the industry.
The controversy arose when Boateng expressed disappointment in fellow musician MOGmusic for allegedly failing to honour a pledge to recognize him at an event.
Jissih, speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz, clarified that Boateng had left the event before the scheduled recognition due to unforeseen delays.
“There was just so much going on with him [MOGmusic], so it wasn’t that he ignored or had forgotten. Getting to the end of the show, he [MOGmusic] tried looking for him [Edward], but he wasn’t there. The plan was that after everything, they would make their accounts and honour their pledge,” said Amanda Jissih.
“Times are hard and so if someone promises you something, you need to be aware that they do not owe you. It’s not by force that they must give you something. That sense of entitlement should die down. We acknowledge that you have worked hard but you are not entitled to anyone’s money. There was no point in going to grant interviews,” Amanda stated.
Jissih emphasised the need for gratitude and understanding, highlighting Boateng’s recent public struggle to make ends meet after personal challenges.
“He is even at fault because he didn’t wait till the end of the show to see what would happen, he left early. If he had waited till the end and was not recognized, then he would have a point because awards are not given at the beginning of a show.
“So he should take it easy. The entitlement is too much,” Amanda Jissih remarked.
She pointed out that several individuals and organisations, including Prophet Benard El Benard Nelson-Eshun and supporters of Angel TV and Angel FM, had extended generous support to Boateng in his time of need.
Expressing disapproval of Boateng’s public criticism of MOGmusic, Jissih urged humility and patience, noting that entitlement could hinder rather than help in such situations.
She concluded by suggesting that Boateng should have waited until the end of the event before making judgments and going public with his grievances.
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Your sense of entitlement is extreme – Amanda Jissih fires Edward Akwasi Boateng#sms
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