Ghanaian movie actor, Adjetey Anang has stated that he prioritizes research in his acting profession.

According to him, being a cast in the TV series, 'Things We Do For Love' (Pusher) in 2003 made him resort to researching since the role he had to play was so in contrast to the real him.

A portion of his memoir stated that “An actor has to do a lot of research when defining his role and character as this helps him interpret it in a more convincing way” and upholding this “basic rule in acting” once landed him at a bar in his neighbourhood.

“I was skeptical about playing the role, it was enough that I was acting but to play a role that was so in contrast to the real me, was definitely going to be a challenge. Yet I wasn't one to walk away from challenges, and began to plan how best I could play the role without becoming the character himself.”

He also revealed that he played the 'pusher' role so effectively that producer and director Ivan Quashigah, who had reservations about his ability at first, was blown away by how brilliantly he performed.

“There was a bar in our neighbourhood that housed a few naughty boys in the area. I would go there and buy a bottle of coke and sip on it for hours just so I could observe how they talked and carried themselves. That way I could imitate a few things and include them in my act.”

He continued: “So the bar became my classroom; I adopted a lot of the things I did on the show from the customers of that bar. Some of them were loud and crazy. I really picked up a lot of traits from them.

“I am very sure the bartenders wondered why I would sip on one drink for so long. As you may have guessed, those were tough times and I didn't want to spend money on two drinks when I could keep sipping on one for an hour while I gathered my data.”

Adjetey Anang, aged 50, released his memoir on his milestone birthday. Titled 'Adjetey Anang: A Story of Faith, Imperfection, and Resilience,' the memoir unveils his journey to fame, his influence, struggles, and the sacrifices that have shaped him.

It also reveals the relatable individual behind his captivating on-screen characters, including the iconic Pusher from the renowned TV series 'Things We Do for Love,' which addressed sex education. Anang's impressive filmography includes notable works like 'Citation,' 'Keteke,' 'Azali,' and 'Devil in the Detail.'

He has received numerous accolades, including Best Actor at the African Magic Viewers' Choice Awards and Actor of the Year (2021 & 2022) at the Exclusive Man of the Year Awards Africa.