Popular comedian and actor, Clemento Suarez has made a heartfelt appeal for Ghanaian talents to quit smoking in order to protect their health and well-being.
In a Facebook post earlier today, Clemento Suarez wrote, “I wish above all things that the Ghanaian talent stopped smoking”.
Although Clemento Suarez’s post didn’t specify a reason, it sparked a flood of comments from followers who shared his concern and started a discussion about the devastating impact of drug abuse on creative talents.
Ghana’s entertainment industry has long struggled with the growing problem of drug abuse among celebrities, with the glamorous facade of showbiz often hiding a darker reality of fame, wealth, and social media pressure driving some stars to substance abuse.
This issue is not unique to Ghana or Africa, as seen in the high-profile cases of Western celebrities like Whitney Houston, whose struggles with drug abuse shocked fans and highlighted the need for support and intervention.
The timing of Clemento Suarez’s post is significant, as it comes amid renewed concerns about drug abuse in the entertainment industry, sparked by a recent viral video of musician Kwadee struggling with mental health issues due to years of drug abuse. Kwadee’s story is sadly not an isolated one, as many Ghanaian creatives, including Kiki Gyan, Red Eye of 2Toff fame, and Jay Dee, have seen their promising careers derailed by drug abuse.