Celetine Donkor, a Ghanaian award-winning musician, has advised young people to avoid spending lavishly just to please others.
The creative advocate emphasized that young people should not let the negative influence of others, particularly on social media, negatively impact their lifestyle.
Appearing on the mid-morning show on Rainbow Radio 87.5FM, Celestine Donkor said young people should not allow what celebrities or their mentors do to push them into living above their means.
Using herself as an example, she revealed that she still wears dresses that are sold at GHC15.
The musician averred that if, as an established musician who buys a dress for GHC15, people who look up to her would appreciate the need to be measured in their spending.
She said she was worried that some young people are living above their financial strength, and because of that, they are engaging in all forms of ungodly activities just so they can keep up with their lavish lifestyles.
She said, “whatever you are doing, give yourself five years, maintain discipline, and stay focused. Don’t spend money on unnecessary things. Live a simple life. If you cannot afford the 10,000 million old cedis worth of a dress, buy the one sold for GHC 200.
As someone blessed with beauty, I still wear the dresses sold for GHC 15. I don’t care if the new newsportals pick this for their headlines. That is the truth.”
She recounted a story where a young lady was attacked with black magic for causing the husband of another woman to stress the need for young people to be content with what they have.
“If you see someone as your role model, it is not easy for them. It is challenging for everyone, so don’t have the perception that it is all rosy for your celebrities. Some of them are struggling and growing through difficulties. It is just by the grace of God that they are surving. They have been through a lot, so don’t think that they got famous overnight.”
She told host Sokoohemaa Kukua that “the pressure is too much. When you examine the salary of some people and the expectations of society, I don’t know where these people expect these young people to be living in single-room, self-contained apartments with all the equipment: washing machines, paying light bills, and holding iPhones. What source of money are they using to service all these things? Let’s take it easy on these young people.
And to you, the young people, don’t kill yourselves; you don’t owe anyone an explanation for what is going on in your life. Stay with God, speak with God, be consistent, and I promise you that in the next five years, you will testify of God’s goodness. Live a simple life, and don’t be moved by what your favourite celebrities do. Stay in God and see what God will do in your life.”
By: Rainbowradioonline.com/Ghana
