Celebrated movie star Adjetey Anang, who has played many roles on screen, seems to have faced some tough choices in real life, according to his memoir 'Adjetey Anang: A Story of Faith, Imperfection and Resilience'.

One of these challenging decisions was whether or not to endorse a political party's flagbearer when he was broke and in need of money.

In his memoir, Adjetey Anang reveals how he was approached by a political party that offered him a juicy reward for a few minutes of endorsement. He says he was tempted by the offer, and he even discussed it with his wife, Elom, who saw the prospect of an escape from their financial difficulties.

Anang and his wife Elom Anang

But he decided to turn down the offer and stick to his hustle. He says he did so because he valued his integrity and his influence as a public figure. He says he wanted to remain true to himself and his fans, and not compromise his standards for a quick fix.

"Integrity is key in this profession. For a public figure with a large following, many ways of making money will crop up but the surest way to stay afloat is to maintain integrity as your hallmark.

"Every career development comes with diverse challenges and tempting opportunities. But what makes you stand tall is remaining who you are, irrespective of what comes your way.

"Your ability to remain unfazed in the face of difficult moments will inevitably win you a lot more admirers. It's pretty easy to compromise your standards because the industry creates an enabling environment for it.

"It is easy to convince yourself that it is okay to do certain things because after all that's your work. But integrity should guide you in everything you do. My life has had tough challenges but I am grateful for the good choices that have guided me forward," he writes.

Source: The Independent Ghana