Award-winning Ghanaian musician KiDi has opened up about the transformative impact of his break from music in February this year in an exclusive interview with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM.
The ‘I Lied’ hit-maker shared how this hiatus has allowed him to undergo significant personal growth and change, particularly in how he responds to trolls and false news propagated on social media.
“There has been a lot of shift in my mind. I am not the same person I was in February. Now I have reached a place where I understand certain things in life,” he candidly shared.
In February, he had to cancel his North American tour due to undisclosed health issues, which led to speculations and unfounded rumours about his health, including the false claim of suffering from a stroke.
Addressing his fans and the public in an Instagram post, Kidi stated, “A little under two months ago, I made the painful decision of cancelling my tour to take care of my health that included taking time off social media. In that time, I have been overwhelmed by the outpouring of love from family, friends, fans and the brands I work with. You all made me feel incredibly loved in this difficult period and I can’t appreciate you enough”
According to him, the introspective period during his break offered him a chance to reassess various aspects of his life and gain clarity on how to approach the challenges that come with fame and internet scrutiny.
A major topic of discussion during the interview centred on how the musician now deals with online negativity and false information.
KiDi in his response emphasized that he has come to understand that the hurtful comments and malicious rumours often directed at celebrities are not a true reflection of who they are as individuals.
“I now know that when people come on social media and say the things they say, it’s not really about me. Some of them are unhappy in life. If you are unhappy, you take that out on anything and everything,” he said.
