Ghanaian songstress Mzbel has raised concerns about the future of her colleague Barosky, cautioning that a return to Ghana without a reliable source of income could leave him facing even greater hardship.
Mzbel believes Barosky needs more than a return home. She says he should first secure a means of supporting himself, particularly given the difficulties he could encounter if he arrives in Ghana without employment or a strong family support system.
The musician made the comments during a discussion on UTV’s United Showbiz, shared on September 2, 2026, where she also expressed disappointment over the manner in which Barosky’s situation became public.
“I’m not happy with the way this came out. I’ve just been thinking that someone should have spoken to someone who can communicate with us to help him, but the way it was all over, that’s not nice,” she said.
For Mzbel, the central question is what awaits Barosky if he returns to Ghana without a clear plan. She argued that simply coming back to the country may not solve his difficulties and could instead expose him to another layer of financial struggle.
“What is he coming to do in Ghana? Unless he has a family or he’s looking at a job that he’s coming to do, if not, he would be super homeless when he comes to Ghana,” she stated.
She further drew attention to Ghana’s homelessness problem, arguing that the issue should not be viewed lightly. Mzbel called on Ghanaian diplomatic representatives abroad to explore practical ways of supporting Barosky, including helping him find work.
“The homelessness crisis in Ghana is worse than abroad. Ghana High Commissioners should get him a job. They can even employ him since they sometimes do events; he can come and sing and perform there,” she suggested.
Beyond Barosky’s immediate circumstances, Mzbel used the discussion to raise a broader concern about financial security among musicians.
According to her, a successful career in entertainment can create fame and recognition without necessarily providing lasting financial stability. She said musicians must therefore think beyond their earnings and popularity while they are still active.
“It’s sadder because people know he’s a musician. Some of these musicians don’t have financial security because fame cannot guarantee you financial security, so we have to do something in addition to the music,” she shared.
Mzbel stressed the importance of investing during one’s productive years, warning that musicians who fail to prepare financially could struggle considerably later in life.
“No matter how much money you make and no matter how far you go, if you don’t invest well, by the time you grow old, your life would be miserable,” she cautioned.
She consequently advised against Barosky returning to Ghana immediately, insisting that finding a job abroad could give him a better chance of achieving some financial stability before making any decision about his future.
“Barosky shouldn’t come to Ghana. They should get him a job abroad so that it can sustain him for now. This is very sad and we, the musicians, should learn something from this,” Mzbel stated.
However, Mzbel also acknowledged that relocating abroad does not automatically translate into success. She encouraged musicians who move overseas to assess their circumstances honestly and consider returning home if they have no sustainable livelihood abroad.
“If you don’t have anything solid to do abroad, just go and come back,” she advised.
She believes Barosky’s music career might also have developed differently if he had maintained a stronger connection with Ghana rather than relocating permanently.
Mzbel suggested that remaining in the local music scene could have created opportunities for collaborations and other avenues to revive his career.
“If he hadn’t moved there permanently, maybe he would get some artistes featuring him and one way or the other, the songs would be a hit,” she added.
Watch what she said below.
Barosky should not return to Ghana; the homelessness crisis in Ghana is more serious than abroad – Mzbel#UTVGhana pic.twitter.com/rHApk41sAx
— UTV Ghana (@utvghana) September 2, 2026
