About Things We Do for Love
Things We Do for Love is a Ghanaian television drama that first aired on GTV in the early 2000s and became one of the most fondly remembered local series of its generation. Set largely within a single lively neighborhood, the show follows a tight circle of young people as they navigate friendship, first romance, family pressure, and the ordinary dramas of growing up. Created and directed by Ivan Quashigah, the series was designed to entertain while also gently educating Ghanaian youth about relationships, responsibility, and the choices that shape adult life.
At the center of the story is Pusher, a charming neighborhood troublemaker whose tangled love life and schemes drive much of the conflict, alongside the quietly determined Enyonam, whose own hopes for love are complicated by a strict father. Around them orbit a memorable ensemble of friends, rivals, and parents whose overlapping storylines turn everyday street life into something that felt both comic and genuinely heartfelt. The series balanced lighthearted humor with frank, grounded looks at the pressures facing teenagers and young adults.
More than two decades after its debut, Things We Do for Love retains a powerful nostalgic hold on Ghanaian audiences and helped launch or cement the careers of several actors who went on to become household names across West African screens. Its blend of coming-of-age storytelling, recognizable local settings, and an unforgettable cast has kept it a touchstone for fans who grew up watching, and a frequent subject of reunion conversations and tributes among the people who made it.
