Beverly Afaglo has said people who publicly portray a life of luxury and good living even though it is not so in private life “do it for followers” on social media.

She spoke to Nana Romeo on Accra 100.5 FM’s Ayekoo Ayekoo.

Noting it was uncharacteristic of her to “be loud” about her possessions, the actress said a pretentious life was not profitable in the long run.

“People post cars that are not theirs, pose around and talk about them. Some also buy their own cars and announce it was a gift from their man, to praise him, and when they breakup, that’s when the embarrassing truth comes out,” she cited.

She admonished individuals who “are always trying to impress people. It’s not necessary. Live your life”.

Emphasising she was not a showoff, the entrepreneur noted she would take a compliment if, for instance, her sense of fashion and style was recognised “even though we don’t usually name me among stylists”.

The TV presenter also cautioned young people against “the speed at which they want to acquire things in life”.

“I mean I’m 40. I don’t know why a 25-year-old should drive the car I drive at all cost. That was not even the plan for me when I was 25,” she said.

While allowing for “dreaming big,” she stressed life was in “stages,” therefore, one must seek growth and steady elevation instead of sudden flights to affluence.

Just to be clear, Beverly Afaglo noted there were strokes of luck in life. However, she greatly cautioned against lusting for possessions to the detriment of one’s quality of life.

“God can bless you to afford somethings. Praise the Lord. A partner could come into your life and give you luxurious things. It’s good. But don’t go and heap on yourself many men, take money from them, put it together and buy that car or rent a place in East Legon because you want to create an impression that you are a big girl [successful and significant]. If you do this, you’ll find yourself living the life of a prostitute. Eventually, not wanting to be disgraced because of rent will force you into a tight corner,” she said.  

“The over-speeding in life is too much. If you are made to feel as though you’re lagging behind, retort: ‘How old am I? I have a long way ahead of me’,” the award-winning actress encouraged.