Veteran hip-life artiste, Jerry Anaabaa, popularly known as Okomfour Kwadee, has addressed the concerns about his mental health. While he acknowledges his recent unusual behavior and public statements, he asserts that it is not a sufficient reason for people to conclude that he is dealing with mental illness.
In recent times, there have been reports and speculations about Okomfour Kwadee’s battle with mental health issues and relapses. In 2021, he was reported to have been released from a rehabilitation center and seen in public. He also expressed plans to release new music after a hiatus from the music scene.
However, in a recent development, he was observed in an uncompleted building, looking unwell and displaying unusual behavior. Okomfour Kwadee’s statement suggests that he is not in agreement with the perception of mental illness, despite his recent actions and appearances. It’s essential to approach such matters with sensitivity and understanding, and if there are concerns about his well-being, they should be addressed by qualified healthcare professionals.
However, touching on these successive developments, Kwadee, in an interview with Express GHTV said,
“When people say I’m mad I take it as fanfare because it could reflect in your rap meanwhile, I say something sensible. So, I take it as we are mocking ourselves that someone is not happy with something I had done.
For the ‘madness’ let’s take it as someone said it but that’s not true. The way I presented myself and what I say as an act is what people didn’t understand and they think that way.”
Okomfour Kwadee’s concern that rumors about his mental health may be affecting the attention his songs receive is understandable. Such rumors and public perceptions can indeed impact an artist’s career, and it can be frustrating when the focus shifts away from their work to personal issues.
“For instance, there are songs that are good but they don’t do well. There are some of my songs that are supposed to be hits but because people think I’m mad, they’re not doing well like it used to be,” he established.
He further advised the general public against making such claims adding, “You don’t need to ask someone whether he’s mad or not, you’ll see it. People need to know the effects of my influence on society when they tag me as a mad person.”
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