British rapper Professor Green to celebrate Ramadan

The multi-platinum recording artist has been self-isolating with his partner in Morocco. (AFP)

DUBAI: British rapper Stephen Paul Manderson, better known by his stage name Professor Green, took to Instagram on Thursday to announce he will be celebrating Ramadan for the first time.

“I’m really interested in the freedom that I hope will come from ridding myself of habits, addictions and mental ties that I haven’t quite managed to severe,” said the 36-year-old star, who is currently in Morocco.

 

 

 

 

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Tomorrow I’m beginning Ramadan for the first time in my life. I’m really interested in the freedom that I hope will come from ridding myself of habits, addictions and mental ties that I haven’t quite managed to severe. A reboot. A respect for my body and what goes into it. A respect for my mind and detachment from the reward system that is my phone. A reminder of what my body actually needs, discipline in place of the cravings I feed daily. I’m still going to have to work, but I’m keeping contact to an absolute minimum. The relevance of this pic? Despite working out a LOT (you’d never know looking at me ) I’ve been delving into the snack cupboard when the sun goes down most days. I don’t feel bad about it at all - neither should you, we’re in the middle of a pandemic. I am however interested to see what change there will be physically. Im currently 83kg, by eye I reckon about 15% body fat (distributed mostly around my lower abdominal area suggesting high cortisol - stress, lack of sleep and crisp eating). Let’s see where I am in 31 days. Hopefully happier and healthier - have a google about the many benefits of fasting. You don’t need an app, or even a watch. Just the sun and some will power.

A post shared by Stephen Manderson (@professorgreen) on Apr 23, 2020 at 5:34am PDT

“A reboot. A respect for my body and what goes into it. A respect for my mind and detachment from the reward system that is my phone.”

Writing to his 860,000 followers about his late-night cravings, the London-born music man said: “I don’t feel bad about it at all, and neither should you, we’re in the middle of a pandemic. I am, however, interested to see what change there will be physically.”

 

 

 

 

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The concentration is impeccable... the haircut is half decent as well. Thanks @karimamcadams

A post shared by Stephen Manderson (@professorgreen) on Apr 20, 2020 at 1:42pm PDT

The multi-platinum recording artist has been self-isolating with his partner, English actress Karima McAdams, who has Moroccan roots.