Highlife musician, Akwaboah has revealed that he would have married earlier if he had known the sense of peace and honor that marriage brings.
He also emphasized on the importance of having a supportive partner.
“Marriage brings honor to you, and if I knew it, I would have married earlier because it puts you at peace knowing that you have your back covered. When you get a partner who is open-minded and thoughtful as a wife or husband, it helps to share your issues with someone who’s concerned.”
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Reflecting on the differences between married life and being single, Akwaboah explained, “There are a lot of differences between being married and being single because if you’re alone, you do things anyhow you want.”
He further noted that financial decisions change in marriage.
“Even in terms of your spending, you don’t really watch what you spend on because you do things alone and eat any food you find convenient or available.”
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Akwaboah also pointed out the impact of marriage on decision-making. “In terms of taking decisions and needing someone to share their thoughts on issues, you do that alone when you’re not married,” he remarked.
The Ghanaian musician further shared his thoughts on the rising rate of divorce, stating that he is not overly concerned about the trend.
The multiple hitmakers pointed out that while some marriages fail, many others thrive. “Honestly speaking, I’m not so bothered by the increasing rate at which married couples are getting divorced each and every day,” he stated.
“I’m not saying this because I’m on the radio, but if someone is married and it fails, there are others who have also done it successfully. If some married people are divorcing, you should also know that others have been married for 25 or 30 years and are still together, but we don’t hear that often on social media.”
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Akwaboah emphasized that successful marriages are just as common as divorces, but they often don’t receive the same level of attention.
“The same way we think that those divorcing are increasing, the same way those whose marriages are succeeding are also increasing, but we don’t hear it.”
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Akwaboah on Handling Marriage Rumours
The renowned songwriter, instrumentalist, and singer opened up about how he managed to protect his marriage from collapsing under public scrutiny.
The ‘My Darling’ hitmaker, who tied the knot last year, revealed that he had to mentally prepare his wife for the harsh discussions and rumors that often circulate on social media.
“When I got married, if you followed what transpired on social media and the discussions that came up, people said a lot of things about me. The lucky thing that happened to me was that I had already advised my wife earlier to expect some of the things that happened.”
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Akwaboah explained that because he had prepared her in advance, they were able to handle the situation with ease. “So when the things I psyched her about started coming up, we would observe them and just laugh because we expected it,” he added.
For him, marriage requires conscious effort to withstand external pressures.
“If there’s a need for us to go chill, we go out, have fun, and later come home to sleep. We need to do whatever it takes to protect our marriage from breaking down.”
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Akwaboah Addresses Valentine’s Day Misconception
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to be about extravagant gifts or spending a lot of money. It is about showing love in thoughtful, meaningful ways, like a heartfelt note, a homemade meal, or just spending quality time together.
Brands and businesses capitalize on the emotional weight of the day, making it easy to believe that love is best expressed through material things.
The pressure to spend comes from social media, comparing the celebration to others, or even a personal desire to impress a partner.
Recognizing these psychological spending triggers helps one make more intentional choices, ensuring that their celebration is meaningful rather than just receipts.
Highlife musician, Gladstorm Kwabena Akwaboah, popularly known as Akwaboah, stated that Valentine’s Day is not about spending money unreasonably.
Addressing concerns that the celebration has become an excuse for reckless spending and promiscuity, Akwaboah disagreed, emphasizing that love should not be defined by extravagant gifts.
“Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love but it doesn’t necessarily mean buying a car or something expensive for the one you love. It’s not like spending unreasonable money but even if you could buy chocolate, it shows that on this special day, you value and appreciate the person.
“It’s just to affirm your love for your partner and to express yourself on this special day of Valentine’s to your spouse that they mean a lot to you.”
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