Ghanaian actress and media personality, Efia Odo, has stated that her attention is drawn to those who approve of her lifestyle not those who criticize me

According to her, she has no intentions of changing negative narratives that already exist in the mind of Ghanaian

This in an interview on Showbiz 360, Efia Odo explained that;

“I want Ghanaians to see me for how they want to see me. I’m not going to change anybody’s mind about me.

“As much as some people don’t agree with the things I do, many people do and my focus is only on those who agree,” she said.

She mentioned that even those who support her now were once critical, and she hopes that those who misunderstand her today will eventually understand her perspective.

“Even those who agree, four years ago, they didn’t agree. Those who don’t agree now, they will catch up very soon,” she stated.

Describing her character, Efia Odo revealed that while she is warm and friendly in public, she naturally enjoys spending time alone.

“Naturally, I’m a loner. I don’t like being in the midst of people and I don’t really like people. I’m very friendly, when I see you, I will give you all the love and I will go my way,” she added.

Months ago, Efia Odo fiercely reacted to a comment from one X user questioning why she doesn't have a child at age 30.

It is not clear how a comment from @GOKUUL on X ["and you still not ready to give birth yet] made its way to Efia Odo.

However, she responded by stating confidently that she won't succumb to any societal pressure that leads to bringing forth an innocent child into a broken home.

"One thing yall not gone do is pressure me to give birth. I'm not bringing a child into a broken home, neither am I bringing a child into the world cuz society has told me that by 30's I should've given birth." she wrote on X.

Efia Odo added that she will be prouder to usher in a child into a stable home at age 40 than to do so at age 30 with a broken home.

"I'd rather wait till I'm even 40 knowing I'm bringing a child into a loving healthy home built on love and union. Y'all always talking down on born ones but stay pressuring women to give birth cuz you feel their time is up. No one can tell me what to do with my life and when to do it.

Meanwhile, Marriage counsellor and media personality, Charlotte Oduro, has advised individuals who have suffered humiliation on social media not to retaliate against evil plotters and critics on social media.

While several inferences can be drawn from her comment, The Independent Ghana cannot confirm the specific event that prompted this advice.

She explained that Jesus also endured difficult times at the hands of people, yet all he did was to pray for God's mercy on them.

Drawing inspiration from this, she encouraged individuals facing similar experiences to remain calm and prayerful.

"They may have the upper hand today. The same thing happened to Jesus. They thought they had beaten and crucified him... The same people he gave his life to were the same people who mocked him.

"He endured and kept quiet and went to the cross... Learn this from Jesus. Let the whole world speak against you and tell God to have mercy," she added.

Ghanaian circular musician, Jacqueline Acheampong, popularly known as Gyakie, has also stated that she no longer entertains baseless criticisms on social media.

According to her, she is open to receiving feedback that would contribute to her growth as a musician, however, she'll pick and choose what comment gets her attention.

The songbird is of the belief that she cannot please everyone all the time, but for her fans, she will go all out to excite them.

“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."

"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.

Despite her decision, Gyakie says she remains very active on social media but has resolved not to read comments.

She said, comment sections used to ruin her mood for an entire week, even if she trusts herself not to be perturbed by them.

Meanwhile, Gyakie has resisted attempts to revisit the ordeal she went through during an attack on her manager during Portugal's 2023 Afronation festival.

She told Doreen Avio on Daybreak Hitz on Friday, May 23, she had to juggle her emotions, handle the situation, and maintain a positive energy to perform on stage within the same period.

She said since it was a terrible experience, she hesitates to talk about it because it opens wounds that have already been healed.

“I really wish I was able to answer this particular question at the time, because it’s like anytime I have to talk about it, it kind of opens wounds that have already been healed,” she said.

She added, “What happened, and the fact that I actually had a performance on that day, is not something I would wish on anyone. I had to prepare for the stage, and I had to experience all that happened.”

Gyakie further entreated industry players to be more cautious of challenges that are inevitable in their day-to-day engagement.

A video that went viral in July 2023 on social media showed Gyakie’s manager, Electro Mirror, being manhandled by some uniformed security personnel, to the horror of onlookers.

The video, shared by George Britton, featured George’s panicked voice in the background as he reproached the security officers for their actions.

Mirror was seen pinned to the floor while about five security men held him in a chokehold as he gasped for air.

Meanwhile, Gyakie is preparing to release her debut album after previously dropping two EPs. She has already released the first single, titled Sankofa, off the upcoming album After Midnight.