Supervision and support for troubled creatives can be beneficial for their well-being and creative productivity.
Creative individuals often face unique challenges, such as self-doubt, and mental health issues.
Ghanaian entertainment critic and artiste manager Kwaku Osei Koranteng Asiedu, also known as KOKA, has called for more supervision for the troubled comedian, Funny Face.
KOKA emphasized the importance of regular mental health checkups, especially for creatives and individuals facing public struggles like Funny Face.
“When people go through these things, one of the things I constantly recommend is that it should be a routine that you go for your mental health update. Because stress and people being exposed to situations they’ve not encountered bring out a lot of discovery about the person.
“Somebody might have mental issues, but they wouldn’t know until it’s too late. We saw Funny Face’s issue coming. Everybody saw it coming.”
KOKA
KOKA also spoke on the need for family and loved ones to provide supervision and support, citing his visit to Funny Face’s home, where he observed the comedian’s isolation and lack of social interaction.
He stressed that Funny Face requires a supportive community to help him overcome his challenges.
“I have been there (his place) once, and I realized that you are living alone and all you have are your dogs. You get up, you go into your room, you watch TV, you listen to the radio, and that’s all.
“He needs people around him; he needs a bit of supervision from family. I’m not saying that they should stop what they are doing. We need to know how to help people get back on their feet. And this Funny Face issue is gradually getting out of hand.”
KOKA
The artiste manager also condemned social media trolls, who he noted have contributed to Funny Face’s mental health issues, urging them to refrain from spreading negativity and instead offer support and encouragement.
“We were excited that he was giving us updates via social media, but you go to the comment section and read what people write there, and you are shocked.
“Why would you waste your energy and buy credits? You wake up, God has given you life, and all you wish for is for your fellow man to fall. Now, when you wake up tomorrow, and you are sitting in a wheelchair, then you say, God doesn’t like you.”
KOKA
KOKA’s comments come on the back of Funny Face’s recent car accident in Kasoa, which resulted in injuries to several pedestrians, including a mother, two children, and two adults on motorcycles.
Increased supervision can play a crucial role in supporting the well-being and creative growth of troubled creatives, but it should be done in a way that respects their creative freedom and fosters a healthy work environment.
Accident Victim Consoles Funny Face
The mother of the two children struck by Funny Face’s vehicle shared some words of counsel with the comedian.
She urged Funny Face, who appears deeply affected by the incident, to gather and continue with his life.
“While the children are thankfully okay, I implore you to grant yourself forgiveness to avoid sinking into deeper despair. Find solace, progress in your journey, and seek solace in your faith.”
Mother of the affected kids
During a discussion with the comedian, who visited the children affected by the accident after being released on bail, the woman reflected on the importance of self-reflection.
She suggested that perhaps before his rise to fame, Funny Face was more connected to his spirituality, and she encouraged him to reconnect with that aspect of himself.
The comedian embarked on the journey of reconciliation with his mother and some elders after he regained his freedom from police custody as he was granted a GH120,000 bail.
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