Adjetey Anang, has revealed he was once engaged in the habit of having extra marital affairs.

The Ghanaian movie superstar made this known in his memoir titled Adjetey Anang: A Story of Faith, Imperfection, Resilience.

Chapter 9 of the book is titled Marital Challenges and Imperfection.

In said chapter, the trans-generational star talked about the “inappropriate behavior” which “nearly tore” his family apart and apologised to the lovers he was involved with also.

“To every lady, I have been on that path with, I would like to apologise unreservedly for such inappropriate behavior,” he said, confessing: “I’ve struggled to forgive myself and these experiences have been the lowest points in our marriage and nearly tore us apart.”

“I’m grateful for God and Elom’s forgiveness and the love that has kept us going strong through those dark times,” he noted.

| Page 115 of Adjetey Anang: A Story of Faith, Imperfection and Resilience

Actress Elom is Anang’s wife of 16 years with whom he has a son.

| The Anangs

Nicknamed Pusher for his iconic depiction of a youthful and notorious philanderer in the 90s hit TV series Things We Do for Love, the 50-year-old eloquently explained how naivety and flirting led him down the rabbit hole.  

“You could say I was naive from the start about subtle amorous hints and perhaps made a lot of assumptions about people’s motives till it was too late,” he said, admitting: “Soon, I got bolder, more daring and adventurous and sometimes I initiated flirtatious conversations and led many on.”

“I have been in very compromising situations with ladies. Some started as admiration and fun and after frequent chats, developed into flirting and occasionally went too far,” the multiple award-winning actor divulged.

And, mincing no words, Anang added: “Yes, I have cheated on my wife before in the various forms that cheating could be defined as, both emotionally and physically.”

Hitherto, the actor cum University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC) / National Film and Television Institute (NAFTI) lecturer kept, what has been called ‘a clean sheet’, maintaining an enviable pristine public image.

His confession is not strange, however. While it could be seen as gatekeeping against damaging revelations by his ex-lovers, it is also a significant move by a man practising self-flagellation as a known Christian – perhaps, seeking redemption and simultaneously influencing culture as only a person of his stature can.

| The launch of Adjetey Anang's memoir

Adjetey Anang who celebrated his golden jubilee on Friday, July 7, 2023, and launched his memoir on Saturday.

The event converged distinguished personalities in politics, creative arts, and media, clergy, friends, fans and family.

In the official photos were captured Hon Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, North Tongu MP; Dr Hassan Ayariga, accountant and founder of the All People’s Congress (APC) political party; Lydia Forson, Prince David Osei, Gloria Sarfo, Martha Ankomah, Jackie Appiah and Nana Ama McBrown, among others.

| L-R: Adjetey Anang, Hon Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa and Elom Anang

Anang has also launched his One in a Million Health Foundation, aimed at providing quality healthcare resources to persons in deprived regions of Ghana. The charity is named ‘one in a million’ because it seeks to progressively gather a million people who will commit to donating GH₵1 every day for 10 years to helping underprivileged folks, especially women and children – it is a testament to Adjetey Anang’s commitment to the development of society through unique interventions.