London: A Ghanaian living in the United Kingdom, identified as Kofi Rasta, has shared a vivid account of how he sheltered hiplife musician Barosky for six months after discovering that the singer was homeless.
According to Ghana Web, Nana Romeo's interview with Barosky recently surfaced online, capturing the musician in a deplorable state. The video has since sparked concern among fans and Ghanaians on social media. In a follow-up development, Kofi Rasta has detailed the first time he met Barosky and how he was moved to provide him with shelter.
Kofi Rasta recounted that Barosky was living on the streets in the UK during the winter season. He explained, "I didn't know Barosky or meet him in person before, but I love his music because I know his 'Rakia' song." Rasta encountered Barosky at a restaurant, where he found him sleeping in the rain. Moved by the singer's plight, Rasta decided to offer him shelter in one of his homes.
Rasta emphasized that his decision to help was not influenced by Barosky's status as a musician but by his situation as a fellow Ghanaian in need. He further detailed his encounter with Barosky, noting that he also allowed the singer to work with him, acknowledging the emotional struggles Barosky was facing at the time.
Kofi Rasta explained that he offered Barosky a job as a means of providing him with a sense of purpose amidst his emotional challenges. "I gave him a job because I knew he was sometimes emotionally drained, and the job would give him some sort of purpose," Rasta stated. He highlighted the difficulties of living in the UK, including the challenges of securing basic necessities like food and shelter.
Furthermore, Kofi Rasta recounted observing Barosky's mental instability, noting that the musician would sometimes speak to himself. After six months, Barosky insisted on leaving Rasta's home following an incident where he became aggressive. Rasta explained, "I didn't force him because of how aggressive he was. So, after he left, that was when we realised he had gone back to the place where he used to sleep."