On July 8, 2023, Adjetey Anang on the occasion of his 50th birthday celebration, organized an event in Accra which was not only to commemorate the golden jubilee but launch his highly anticipated memoir and health charity known as the One in a Million-Health Foundation.
The event which was graced by some notable politicians including Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, Member of Parliament for North Tongu; and Dr. Hassan Ayariga, founder of the All People’s Congress (APC).
The showbiz industry was well represented with the presence of a tall list of personalities including Nana Ama McBrown, Jackie Appiah, Eddie Nartey, Gloria Sarfo, Van Vicker, Fiifi Coleman, Martha Ankomah, Shirley Frimpong-Manso, Joselyn Dumas, Jessica Williams, Akofa Edjeani, and Naa Ashorkor.
The memoir tells Adjetey Anang’s journey to stardom, his impact, lessons, struggles, and the sacrifices which have shaped him over the years.
It also reveals the relatable individual behind the varied captivating screen characters he has played over the years, including the legendary Pusher from the iconic TV series Things We Do for Love.
The charity which is named ‘One in a Million’ focuses on providing quality healthcare resources to persons in deprived regions and it intends to gather a million people who will commit to donating GH₵1 every day for 10 years to help underprivileged folks.
Adjetey Anang popularly known as Pusher for his role in the television series “Things We Do for Love” in the early 2000s is loved for his humility and particularly his diverse acting skills.
He has been featured in a number of movies including “Deadly Voyage”, “A Sting in a Tale”, “The Perfect Picture” and others. He has also featured in a Dutch movie titled “Slavery”.
Over the years, Adjetey Anang has been honored with a number of awards such as Actor of the Year at the 2022 Exclusive Men of the Year Africa Awards.
Adjetey Anang’s book is more about his life experiences
Ghanaian actor Adjetey Anang, widely known for his captivating performances emphasized that his memoir is centered on self-reflection rather than shifting blame onto others.
This announcement followed the recent release of fellow actress Yvonne Nelson’s memoir, which created a buzz on social media platforms.
During an interview, Anang stated:
“My book is not focused on individuals per se, I threw the spotlight on me”.
Adjetey Anang
He highlighted that in his book, he takes responsibility for his own actions, hinting that he discussed matters including the attention he received from women and how he handled such situations.
He said:
“There is no excuse that women are throwing themselves at me, that can cause you to fall, but how are you allowing that to impact you? Therefore, compromising on your standard or your principles”.
Adjetey Anang
The actor is, however, a strong advocate for maintaining personal standards and principles despite external temptations.
He made his claims that the focus of the memoir is on what he did and what he didn’t do and he believes that the book will make a significant impact because it is his own choices and the corresponding consequences.
Adjetey Anang also spoke on the Sarkodie and Yvonne Nelson controversy, where, he said that people should be sensitive in expressing themselves to things seen or heard because it can break those involved apart.
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