Accra: Ghanaian musician Joint 77 has shared his thoughts on the difficulties his colleague Barosky faced while abroad, stressing the importance of obeying the law and working hard when living outside Ghana. Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo on Okay FM, Joint 77 noted that the challenges faced by Ghanaians abroad are not limited to musicians.
According to Ghana Web, Joint 77 emphasized that anyone traveling abroad must adhere to the laws and regulations of the country they find themselves in, regardless of their status or popularity back home. He stated that being a popular artiste or celebrity in Ghana does not necessarily guarantee special treatment abroad.
Joint 77 remarked, 'Even if you're a big star in Ghana, it doesn't work over there like that. We all follow the system, and the whites will not allow you to remain in the country forever, so you have to hustle hard.' He further advised people traveling abroad to understand and follow the conditions attached to their visas to avoid getting into trouble.
Commenting on Barosky's situation, Joint 77 expressed surprise upon learning about the musician's challenges. He admitted that life abroad could be complicated and said he has learned important lessons from Barosky's experience, emphasizing the need to work hard and establish oneself rather than relying on celebrity status from Ghana.
Joint 77 added that Ghanaian musicians can continue pursuing their music careers abroad, but they must also find legitimate means of earning enough income to support themselves and meet their financial obligations. Meanwhile, Ghanaian musician Barosky, who was found stranded and reportedly homeless in Manchester, UK, has been repatriated to Ghana. The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, explained that the ministry fully sponsored the musician's return under its consular mandate.