I Promised Myself To Become A Star Since Childhood- 39/40



Kumawood actor and musician, 39/40 has disclosed that becoming an actor is a dream come through, and not by accident as many people say.

39/40 revealed that, growing in Kumasi, it was his dream to become a “star” however, he never knew it could happen the way it happened.

“I will say that it was a dream just like you are saying. It was something I wanted to do, but I never knew it would happen this way. Growing up, i told myself that by hook or crook i have to become a star. Growing up, that has always been my thought. As for the talent, i have numerous talents”, he said.

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Speaking during an interview on Ultimate FM, 39/40 recounted how he started shooting comedy skits and how he got the pseudonym, 39/40.

He claims in one of his skits as a beginner, he was to act as a limp, and during the shoot of that skit, one of their members named Kasawale, presently an Evangelist gave him the name 39/40.

The actor noted that after the video was uploaded on YouTube, almost all the comments revolved around him and his acting skills.

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With numerous people via the comment section calling him 39/40, the actor stated that he, Dr. Likee among others had a thought about it and decided to use the name 39/40.

According to the young actor and musician, the name 39/40 has helped him so much that, at the moment, he has become one of the greatest actors in Kumasi.

“I got that name from a movie shoot. At Dr. Likee’s camp, we were shooting a movie and I was to act like a limp just like you said. So, the name just came from one lady, today, she is even an Evangelist. The moment I entered the scene, she said as for this one, it is Muntala 39/40. Almost every comment was about 39/40. This was about 4 years ago”, the actor shared.


Razak Musah Abdul
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