‘Being a star in Ghana doesn’t work abroad’

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 on September 8, 2026, Joint 77 noted that the challenges faced by Ghanaians abroad are not limited to musicians.

According to him, anyone who travels abroad must obey the laws and regulations of the country they find themselves in, regardless of their status or popularity back home.

“This thing is happening a lot abroad, and it’s not only the musicians. When you travel abroad and you don’t obey the laws or do the right things, it will make things difficult for you,” he said.

Joint 77 noted that being a popular artiste or celebrity in Ghana does not necessarily guarantee special treatment abroad.

“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 stated.

He further advised people travelling abroad to understand and follow the conditions attached to their visas to avoid getting into trouble.

“The visa that you used to travel, you have to follow the rules behind it for things to be okay for you,” he added.

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Commenting specifically on Barosky, Joint 77 said it had been a while since he last heard from the musician, adding that he was surprised when he learned about the situation.

“It’s been a while since I heard from Barosky, so when I heard about what’s happening to him, I was just asking why he would be like that till the issues became this serious,” he shared.

Joint 77, however, admitted that life abroad could be complicated and said he has learned important lessons from Barosky's situation.

According to him, anyone who decides to settle abroad must be prepared to work hard and establish themselves rather than relying on their celebrity status in Ghana.

“A lesson I’ve learnt from his situation is that when I travel abroad and I decide to live there, I need to be on my own and work hard. Abroad is not where we come from, so when you go and live like the star that you’re in Ghana, it wouldn’t end well,” he noted.

He added that although Ghanaian musicians can continue pursuing their music careers abroad, they must also find legitimate means of earning enough income to support themselves and meet their financial obligations.

“You can still be doing your music, but make sure that in whatever you will do, you will earn enough money to pay your taxes and feed yourself,” he added.

Meanwhile, Ghanaian musician Barosky, who was found stranded and reportedly homeless in Manchester in the United Kingdom, has been repatriated to Ghana.

In a statement issued on Tuesday (September 8, 2026), the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, explained that the ministry fully sponsored the musician’s return under its consular mandate.