Ghanaian musician Akwaboah Jnr has opened up about the guidance he received from Sarkodie on how to deal with online trolls and harsh criticism.
Speaking in an interview on Joy Prime, Akwaboah explained that constant negative comments about his appearance and personal life once weighed heavily on him. He said Sarkodie offered him valuable advice on how to handle such situations.
Akwaboah recalled the moment in 2015 when Sarkodie collaborated with American rapper Ace Hood. The project was met with a wave of backlash, and Akwaboah said he could not understand why.
“I was really upset and asked why there was so much backlash. Sark just told me, Welcome to the world; this is exactly what you’re going to see once you’re up there and this is how you must answer or respond,” Akwaboah shared.
He added that while his late father shaped much of his growth in the music industry, it was Sarkodie who specifically taught him how to cope with trolls. According to him, his father often reacted in anger to criticism, unlike Sarkodie’s measured approach.
Although he has since trained himself to brush off most negative remarks, Akwaboah admitted that there are still times when the comments get to him. He said learning to manage his reactions has been a difficult but necessary part of his journey.
