Artist Akylas discusses past experiences with bullying and career challenges

Following his 10th place finish at the Eurovision Song Contest, the artist Akylas appeared on Fipster's YouTube show 'Tharros i Alithia'. During the interview, he discussed personal challenges he faced during his youth, specifically regarding bullying and devaluation due to his sexual orientation. He recounted facing stereotypes and social discrimination, noting that such experiences occurred even within professional settings. Akylas also detailed the economic difficulties he faced before establishing his music career. He described the challenge of balancing his musical aspirations with manual labor, including a period working in the hospitality sector. These comments were provided in an interview featured on KaramelaLive.com. He emphasized how these obstacles impacted his personal development and his trajectory in the arts.