Akothee Narrates Hardships Of Being A Celebrity- I Wish I Was A Normal Person Passing The Streets In Peace

Being a public figure anywhere in the world requires one to live up to certain expectations by fans. It’s not everyday that you bump on to your favorite celebrity at a public place since most of them keep their life lowkey. But not every public figure enjoys all the fame and popularity.

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One of them is singer and entrepreneur Esther Akoth; who has expressed her sentiments of desiring to go back to life before becoming a celebrity. The 40 year old is one of the most famous celebrities in East Africa; and the 2nd most followed female celebrity in the country; after Tanasha Donna.

Too Much Attention

This means that wherever she goes, she’s easily noticeable. Akothee explains on her Instagram that she dislikes all the attention;

”You all might not understand but allow me express myself today .

I may appear strong but deep down I have been broken Soo many times .
I am a moving damaged good .
,???? I have realised that I have become very sensitive that I don’t even want to leave my house .
I don’t like people recognizing me in public and at times I just wished I was just a normal person passing the streets in peace…????
???? My life is very hard as a public figure and entrepreneur…
????I get traumatized before leaving my house or jumping out of my car ????. I already feel attacked even where there is nobody…”

Apart from being famous, Akothee is a role model to many women; who greatly admire her lifestyle.

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