Ghanaian actor Majid Michel has revealed that despite his popularity and more than 26 years in the entertainment industry, he has never experienced women making sexual advances towards him.

Speaking in an interview with George Quaye on Joy Prime on November 4, 2026, the actor disclosed that female fans who approach him usually express admiration and respect rather than showing romantic or sexual interest.

According to Majid, his attitude towards women was largely shaped by his upbringing, particularly his relationship with his mother and sisters, whom he described as intelligent and influential figures in his life.

He explained that growing up with his sisters and watching them take care of household responsibilities, including cooking and washing, helped him develop a strong appreciation for women.

“I love girls above all things. I love women, and of course, the first woman you will always fall in love with is your mother. I have sisters, and I know they are very intelligent,” he said.

The actor added that his wife possesses similar qualities to the women he grew up with, particularly in the way she handles household responsibilities, which continually reminds him of his upbringing.

Majid further revealed that, unlike some male celebrities who receive unsolicited romantic attention from female admirers, his encounters with women have been quite different.

He noted that some female fans are initially intimidated by him and only approach him when he makes an effort to appear friendly and welcoming.

“The women who threw themselves at me? It is very funny. Some people have women throwing themselves at them, but that has never been my experience. Women do not approach me like that. They are mostly afraid of me unless I decide to be nice,” he stated.

He explained that women who approach him usually do so to express their admiration for his work without attempting to take their relationship with him beyond that of a fan and a public figure.

“They come to me respectfully, not sexually. They say, ‘Oh, I admire you a lot, and I am a big fan,’ and that is it,” he noted.

Reflecting on his more than 26 years in the movie industry, Majid disclosed that he has never had a female fan visit his hotel room during filming or while he was away for work.

“Throughout my over 26 years in this industry, I have never had any woman visit me in a hotel room while I was filming or anything like that. It has never gone beyond fans’ admiration,” he added.

Ghanaian actor Majid Michel has shared how his early experience in the movie industry inspired him to seek professional acting training, revealing that he was initially selected for a film role because of his physical resemblance to the character rather than his acting talent.

During an interview on Joy Prime, Majid recalled attending an audition where the filmmakers were searching for someone who was half Lebanese, in line with the description of a character in the script.

He explained that his appearance caught the attention of the production team, leading to his selection despite not having exceptional acting skills at the time.

“They picked me because I looked like the character that was described,” he said.

Despite securing the role, Majid admitted that he felt pressured to deliver a good performance because he did not want to let down the director, the other actors or members of the production crew.

The fear of disappointing the team made him reflect on his abilities and recognise that looking the part was not enough to establish himself as a competent actor.

He subsequently decided to acquire formal training to understand the profession and improve his performance.

“I had to go and learn how this thing was done. Really. So, I went to school to go and learn that,” he stated.

Majid revealed that he enrolled at the William MacGuffin School, formerly the Academy of Film Acting, at Circle in Accra, where he learned the fundamentals of acting.

He said the lessons introduced him to a different understanding of the profession, explaining that he initially thought acting was mainly about performing physical stunts, fighting, jumping and screaming.

However, his training helped him appreciate the level of preparation, concentration and discipline required to portray a character convincingly.

He further explained that actors must master their scripts and deliver their dialogue in a natural manner while maintaining their character, without allowing viewers to notice that they are trying to recall their lines.

“You have to learn the lines, memorise them. You have to act at the same time, so it doesn’t look like you’re trying to remember the lines,” he added.

Ghanaian highlife musician Bisa Kdei has urged emerging artistes to approach their music careers with a stronger business mindset, warning that talent alone cannot guarantee long-term success in the entertainment industry.

Speaking on Atinka FM on November 3, 2026, the musician stressed the importance of having good management, surrounding oneself with trustworthy advisers and making sound financial decisions to secure a stable future.

According to him, upcoming musicians must understand that succeeding in the music industry goes beyond having a good voice or musical talent. He explained that artistes need dependable individuals who can offer honest advice, identify their weaknesses and guide them towards professional growth.

He emphasised that musicians should surround themselves with business-minded people who are willing to correct them when they make mistakes rather than individuals who simply agree with everything they do.

“Talent is not enough. You need to be smart and surround yourself with the right people. You need business-minded individuals who can correct you when you go wrong,” he said.

Bisa Kdei further explained that artistes do not necessarily need a large management team to achieve success, noting that having one or two trustworthy individuals who genuinely believe in their vision is more valuable than working with a large group of people who cannot offer honest opinions.

“You don’t need a large team; one or two solid people who believe in you and are honest with you are better than a crowd of people who cannot tell you the truth,” he stated.

The musician also encouraged emerging artistes to establish additional sources of income while their music careers are thriving instead of depending solely on earnings from music and the fame that comes with being a public figure.

He cautioned that popularity and financial success in the entertainment industry are not permanent, urging musicians to prepare for the future by investing wisely, developing other businesses and practising financial discipline.

According to him, artistes must always consider their financial security beyond their years of fame and carefully plan how they spend the money they earn.

“Beyond the fame, what will you eat when the fame is gone? You need to be business-minded. That is why I always say you should have a side hustle. When you spend money, you must plan,” he said.

Bisa Kdei also warned upcoming musicians against extravagant spending motivated by the desire to impress others, urging them to concentrate on their personal ambitions and financial well-being rather than allowing public expectations to influence their decisions.

Drawing from his personal experiences and the challenges he faced before attaining success, the musician explained that he had learnt the importance of staying focused on his goals instead of spending unnecessarily to gain people’s approval.

He recalled experiencing difficult times, including hunger, before reaching his current position in the music industry, stressing that such experiences had taught him valuable lessons about life, perseverance and financial responsibility.

“I have experienced hunger, and I know what I went through to get to where I am today. So why should I spend my time worrying about impressing someone? I don’t care about doing things just to please people,” he added.

Tourism Minister Abla Dzifa Gomashie has recounted how she sold handmade crafts and jewellery at the Arts Centre in Accra during her younger years to raise money to continue her education.

Speaking to journalists during an inspection of artisanal jewellery displays at the maiden Black Star Fashion Week (BSFW) 2026 in Accra, Gomashie reflected on the financial difficulties she faced after completing her secondary school education in the 1980s.

She disclosed that she resorted to selling locally made crafts and jewellery because she needed money to return to school and further her education.

“Do you know I used to sell these things when I was young? Mabrɛ ooo (I have suffered). I used to sell these things at the Arts Centre in the 80s when I left secondary school. I needed money to go back to school, so I used to sell crafts and jewellery for money,” she revealed.

Her account offered a glimpse into her personal journey and the challenges she encountered before rising to become Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts. It also highlighted the role traditional crafts and the creative industry played in supporting her educational ambitions.

Gomashie’s revelation came during activities marking the launch of Black Star Fashion Week 2026, an initiative spearheaded by the Black Star Experience Secretariat under the Office of the President.

Held across Accra and Akosombo under the theme #PutGhanaOn, the multi-day festival brings together fashion designers, artisans and other cultural stakeholders to celebrate Ghanaian creativity, showcase local talent and create opportunities for international market access.

The initiative also forms part of broader national efforts to position Ghana’s culture, fashion and creative arts as important drivers of tourism, economic growth and employment while creating greater visibility for local designers and fashion entrepreneurs.

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Presidential Staffer for the Black Star Experience Secretariat, Rex Omar, has announced plans to introduce an annual report on Ghana’s fashion industry from 2027 to provide reliable data, insights and analysis to support the growth and development of the sector.

Speaking at the maiden Black Star Fashion Week summit on November 4, 2026, Rex Omar said the report would offer a comprehensive assessment of the fashion industry, including its size, structure, opportunities and challenges.

According to him, the initiative would provide an important resource for industry players, government institutions, investors and international partners seeking a better understanding of Ghana’s fashion ecosystem.

He emphasised the need to recognise individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of the fashion industry, noting that many of them have not received the recognition they deserve.

“Fashion industry, these are individuals who have contributed immensely to where we are today, often without the recognition they deserve. Their stories must be told, their contributions celebrated, and their legacies preserved for future generations,” he stated.

Rex Omar explained that the proposed report would provide credible data and insights to help stakeholders understand the industry’s current position, identify areas of growth and address challenges affecting its development.

“This report will be an important resource for the industry, providing credible data, insights and analysis to help us better understand the size, structure, opportunities and challenges of the fashion ecosystem,” he said.

He further indicated that the report would support investment decisions, inform government policies, identify growth opportunities and strengthen businesses operating within the fashion industry.

“It will support investment decisions, inform government policy, identify growth opportunities, strengthen businesses, and provide a clearer picture of Ghana’s fashion industry to international partners and investors,” he shared.

He stressed that access to reliable data was essential to developing the sector and attracting the level of investment required to expand its potential.

According to him, stakeholders cannot effectively develop an industry without first understanding its structure, performance and challenges.

“We cannot adequately develop an industry we do not sufficiently understand, and we cannot attract the level of investment we desire without the data and evidence to support our ambitions,” he added.

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