Veteran Ghanaian actor Fred Amugi is urging people to resist the temptation to flaunt their achievements on social media.
He cautions that such behavior is a sign of over-ambition, potentially exposing individuals to harmful influences.
In a recent interview with Graphic Showbiz, the Flora tissue ambassador advised people to remain thankful to God and seek divine guidance instead.
“I want to tell people that no matter how successful you become, stay humble and grateful. Don’t boast about your achievements on social media; it’s a sign of over-ambition. Instead, thank God for your success and ask for continued guidance. Remember, your accomplishments are not just your own doing, but also the result of help from others and God’s blessings,” Amugi emphasized.
He recalled wisdom from his late director, Samuel Ansomenu, who quoted Beethoven: “When you become a star, don’t see yourself as one, and don’t call yourself one. Let others call you a star, because the moment you start seeing yourself as one, that’s the beginning of your downfall.”
Reflecting on the downfall of many who lost their humility, Amugi stressed, “I’ve seen many people fall from grace because they forgot why they were successful in the first place. So, always stay humble and grateful. As for me, I want to be remembered as someone who lived a good life and made the most of the talent God gave me – acting. If you understand what I’m saying, you’ll know that true happiness comes from living a humble and grateful life,” he concluded.