Actor Elikem Kumordzie has said that his decision to focus on his foremost passion - fashion - has brought in more revenue than acting.
Speaking on Joy Prime's Opinions with Selly Gally, he said that although acting has its rewards, it is not as financially satisfying as his fashion career.
"The best thing I did was to think about finding myself a day job other than acting; a job that was going to bring me revenue.
"With the trends of acting and seeing how things were going, I wasn't A+ or a top list actor where Nigeria will be calling me back and forth."
He explained that acting was not as resourceful a career as he had hoped and "I felt like I could do more", hence the decision to focus on fashion, something that "comes naturally" to him.
He revealed that being a fashion designer has afforded him the luxury to do a lot for himself including completing his own house as well as creating employment opportunities for others.
His comment comes months after he was picked on by other actors for advising talents to find a "day job" aside acting.
He told Selly Gally, host of the show, that months after that incident, some of his colleagues, who had misunderstood him, come to him seeking advice on how to grow a side business after being affected by Covid-19.
For him, Covid-19 has afforded him the opportunity to make money in spite of the challenges the pandemic has had on many businesses.
Starting by giving away about 500 facemasks, Elikem said he "must have sold and distributed up to maybe 50,000 pieces", making masks for many companies including GHACEM.
"In this Covid era, people are making money, while people are complaining. You either go with the people who are complaining...or find a way to make money during Covid."
Latest Stories
-
‘Expired’ rice scandal: FDA is complicit; top officials must be fired – Ablakwa
19 mins -
#TheManifestoDebate: We’ll provide potable water, expand water distribution network – NDC
37 mins -
IPR Ghana@50: Pupils educated to keep the environment clean
44 mins -
PenTrust CEO named ‘Best Pensions CEO’, company wins ‘Scheme Administrator Award’ at Ghana Accountancy & Finance Awards 2024
1 hour -
Alan Kyerematen’s ‘Brighter Future for Health Professionals’ in Ghana Revealed in Bono
1 hour -
#TheManifestoDebate: NPP will ensure a safer, cleaner and greener environment – Dr Kokofu
1 hour -
2024 Election: Police to deal with individuals who will cause trouble – IGP
1 hour -
Seychelles President’s visit rekindles historical and diplomatic ties with Ghana
1 hour -
Election 2024: EC destroys defective ballot papers for Ahafo and Volta regions
2 hours -
2024 Election: I am sad EC disqualified me, but I endorse CPP’s candidate – PNP’s Nabla
2 hours -
I want to build a modern, inclusive country anchored by systems and data – Bawumia to CSOs
2 hours -
Miss Health Ghana 2024: Kujori Esther Cachana crowned new Health Ambassador
2 hours -
Playback: The manifesto debate on WASH and climate change
2 hours -
Alan Kyerematen saddened by NDC and NPP’s neglect of Krofrom Market in the Ashanti Region
2 hours -
CSIR Executive Director urges farmers to adopt technology for improved farming
3 hours