KSM praises his father for his successes

More often than not, most Ghanaians have highly regarded the sciences and downplayed the prominence of the arts. Parents alike sometimes push their children to follow their (parents) dreams and career choices rather than letting their children follow their inherent passions and dreams.
But out of the many, there are still some few Ghanaian parents who allow their wards to follow their own paths and make their own choices.
Fortunate to be born to such a parent, celebrated Ghanaian stand-up comedian and author, Kwaku Sintim-Misa has disclosed that he received all the support a parent could ever give to his child from his father when he decided to pursue the arts.
According to him, his father who served as a Chaplain at both Prempeh College and the KNUST Senior High School was a liberal person who guided his children to develop themselves and never tried to develop them to take after him.
Disclosing this in an interview on the ‘Myd Morning Radio Show’ hosted by Rev Erskine on Y 107.9 FM, KSM said, “There is so much pressure on kids of men of God. But my father was very liberal with me and I give him credit a lot for that.”
He noted that his dad sought to know what his kids loved and supported them throughout. “He gave us guidance and didn’t want to mould us into what to become. He didn’t say I am a pastor so you have to be like me.”
“Back in the day, theatre wasn’t as respected or something you would encourage your children to get into but my father supported me.”
KSM describing his father’s reaction on the day of his first professional stage play in 1977 said, “I received applause after my performance and I saw my father walking down the aisle towards the stage to give me a hug.”
He stated that his father did not just give him his blessings to do stage play but he was always present at the plays.
By: Joel Sanco