Ghanaian musician, Gyakie
Ghanaian singer Gyakie, has stated that she no longer allows social media comments and criticism to affect her.
Speaking in an interview on Joy FM, the “Forever” hitmaker revealed that while she appreciates feedback from her listeners, she has learned to be selective about the kind of advice she pays attention to.
According to her, listening to everyone’s opinion can be confusing, so she chooses to trust her own judgment.
“I just learn to appreciate what I feel is right because one person will say ‘I don’t like the way your hair is always shorter’, another person will say ‘I don’t like the way your hair is long’. So, it’s like what do you want me to do? I am going to do what I feel is right or what I feel my audience is going to enjoy,” Gyakie explained.
She emphasised that she focuses on what she believes her audience will appreciate. Gyakie added that the people who follow her music are drawn to what she puts out, not necessarily what others expect her to do.
“Because whatever I put out is what is gathering the people that are in my market. In the beginning I was really allowing a lot of the bad criticism to get to me but right now I just drop the music and do exactly what I have been brought on earth to do,” she said.
When asked if she is active on social media, Gyakie responded that while she is active online, she makes a conscious effort not to read comments anymore.
“Very active but I don’t want to read comments any more. Right now, I just drop it and go,” she stated.
She further explained that the human mind can be easily affected by negativity, and even a single bad comment has the power to ruin someone’s entire mood, no matter how strong they think they are.
“You know the mind is very tricky. You might think if I say anything I am not going to let it get to me but you might see one comment and your entire week will be ruined because you are a human being. You have feelings,” she added.
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