Ghanaian musician Barosky has appealed for help to return home after a video emerged showing him living on the streets of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
The musician, known for his collaborations with artistes including Ofori Amponsah and Kofi Nti, opened up about his situation in an interview with media personality Nana Romeo.
According to Barosky, he currently has nowhere to stay and has been sleeping outdoors, with little access to basic necessities such as food and bathing facilities. He said he has depended on the kindness of strangers for meals.
“I sleep on the street for now. I haven’t even bathed for some time now. People help me to feed,” he disclosed.
Barosky also revealed that he has not been in regular contact with his family in Ghana and has no relatives living in the UK. His support network in the country, he said, is limited to a few friends.
Despite the difficult circumstances, the musician said he would rather return to Ghana than secure accommodation and remain in the UK.
He is therefore calling on individuals and organisations willing to assist him to help raise the resources needed for his journey back home.
“I need a room, but if I had to choose between having a room and returning to Ghana, I would choose to come home. I want to return to Ghana. I don’t have any family here in the UK, just a few friends,” he said.
Born Isaac Obeng Mensah, Barosky became familiar to Ghanaian music fans through his contributions to some of the notable songs of the early 2000s, including Kofi Nti’s ‘Rakia’ and Ofori Amponsah’s ‘Otoolege.’
He hails from Ashanti Bekwai and developed an interest in music during his time at Golden Six College, a technical school at Laterbiokorshie. While there, he served as Assistant Entertainment Prefect.
His early career also saw him develop technical skills in music production. Between 2002 and 2004, Barosky trained as a sound engineer under acclaimed Ghanaian producer Appietus.
After completing his training, he remained with Appietus as an assistant engineer before eventually stepping away to focus on his ambitions as a musician.
That decision led to his involvement in Kofi Nti’s maiden album, Rakia, where he gained wider recognition.
His time within the music camp later came to an end following a disagreement with Ofori Amponsah over alleged unpaid monies and concerns surrounding his appearances on songs by other artistes.
Barosky subsequently pursued a solo career and released his 10-track album, Okyerewaa Ba, in 2007. The album enjoyed considerable airplay and helped establish him beyond his earlier collaborations.
Over the years, he has also featured on recordings by several prominent Ghanaian musicians, including Ofori Amponsah, Kofi Nti, K.K. Fosu and Sidney.
His latest appeal has now brought renewed attention to the musician’s circumstances, with calls for support to help him return to Ghana.
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