Before gaining recognition in Ghana’s music scene, Sista Afia says she faced one of the most difficult chapters of her life while living in the United Kingdom.
Speaking in an interview with ZionFelix, the ‘Weather’ singer opened up about the emotional and financial struggles she encountered during her time abroad. She explained that while working as a nurse in the UK, her situation deteriorated to the point where she could no longer afford stable accommodation.
She recounted being left with no choice but to move between friends’ homes and, at times, her own vehicle as she battled through the period.
“It got to a point where I had issues with rent, so I didn’t have a place to sleep. I was sleeping in my friends’ apartments or in my car. I even packed all my things into the back of my car.
“At that time, nothing was going well, and I was depressed at a very early age. If you had offered to take me to Togo, I would have gone. Coming to Ghana was the only option,” she said.
The musician indicated that her decision to return home marked a major turning point in her life. She described the move back to Ghana as one that restored her sense of direction and personal happiness.
Reflecting on her return, she said life became significantly easier as she reconnected with family and longtime friends.
“It was fun and nice. Funnily enough, we have a family house, so I didn’t struggle to find a place to sleep. I also had friends I went to school with in Ghana, so I was very happy,” Sista Afia further stated.
