Popular MC and hype man Paradise has opened up about the impact of social media backlash on his life, admitting that although he has developed ways to cope with criticism, negative comments online still affect him.
Speaking on The Afternoon Show on TV3 with host Anita Akufo on February 2, Paradise addressed the frequent criticism he receives on social media, particularly on X (formerly Twitter), where users often question his craft and personal choices.
“I’ve learned a lot of things for myself,” Paradise said. “I grew up with my parents, so I picked one or two things from my dad and my mom, and I’ve also been reading some books.”
He referenced the book ‘The Obstacle Is the Way,’ explaining how it has influenced his outlook on criticism. “I feel that obstacle, what I see as their criticism, is the way. It’s part of it,” he stated. “I know there’s a bumpy road ahead, but I’ll definitely cross it.”
According to Paradise, online backlash should not be seen as a barrier but as part of personal and professional growth. “Sometimes in that bumpy road, there might even be a treasure in there,” he said, adding that stopping because of criticism could negatively affect one’s progress.
Despite his resilience, Paradise admitted that hurtful comments do get to him. “Sometimes I feel hurt too,” he confessed. “It gets to me. It really does.”
He revealed that some of the most painful comments he has read were about his relationship with Adwoa Tee. “People were saying I’m a young boy who will not focus on my career because I’m chasing a lady,” he said.
Paradise questioned such claims, insisting he remains committed to his work. “If you say I’m not focused on my career, what do you mean by that?” he asked. “It’s not that I mount a stage and I don’t know where I’m starting from or where I’m ending.”
He expressed frustration that his hard work often goes unnoticed, while his personal life attracts criticism. “When I was working, you didn’t see it and you didn’t praise me,” he said. “But now I’m with somebody and I decide to put it out, you feel like you have to come at me.”
Nevertheless, Paradise maintained that criticism should not discourage progress. “These obstacles are part of us,” he said. “We learn from them and we move on.”
