Highlife musician Barosky repatriated to Ghana after being found homeless in Manchester

• Barosky has been repatriated to Ghana after being found stranded and reportedly homeless on the streets of Manchester, UK.

• Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that the government fully funded his return and will provide psychosocial and financial support to aid his reintegration.

• The musician’s plight gained public attention after videos of him sleeping rough surfaced online, prompting intervention from Ghana’s High Commission in the UK and calls from members of the public.

The musician, whose real name is Isaac Obeng Mensah, arrived in Accra on Monday night, September 7, 2026, following growing public concern over his condition.

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed on Tuesday that it had financed his return as part of its consular responsibilities towards Ghanaians in distress abroad.

Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa said the government had ensured Barosky was safely brought back to Ghana.

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Mr Ablakwa stated;

He added:

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According to the minister, assistance for Barosky will not end with his return. The ministry is expected to provide psychosocial support and financial assistance to help him settle back into life in Ghana.

Mr Ablakwa also expressed appreciation to members of the public who drew attention to the musician’s situation, singling out media personality Nana Romeo for helping bring the matter to the ministry’s attention.

He further praised Ghana’s High Commission in the UK for its response and reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting Ghanaians who encounter difficulties outside the country.

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He said;

Concern over Barosky’s welfare emerged on August 23 after videos showing him sleeping rough in Manchester circulated widely on social media.

During an interview with Nana Romeo, the musician reportedly spoke about the difficult conditions he had been facing, including struggling to access food and a place to bathe. He also said he had become disconnected from his family in Ghana and had depended on the generosity of strangers.

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The footage sparked widespread reactions from Ghanaians both locally and abroad, eventually prompting Ghana’s diplomatic mission in the UK to intervene.

Ghana’s High Commissioner to the UK, Sabah Zita Benson, travelled to Manchester to meet Barosky and members of the Ghanaian community.

She explained that the visit followed numerous messages received by the High Commission concerning the musician’s situation.

Barosky subsequently expressed his desire to return to Ghana, paving the way for the government-supported repatriation.

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He arrived at Kotoka International Airport in Accra on Monday, where officials and some members of his family were present to receive him.

The musician is recognised for his contributions to notable Ghanaian highlife recordings, including Kofi Nti’s “Rakia” and Ofori Amponsah’s “Otoolege”. He also released the album Okyerewaa Ba in 2007.

His arrival marks the end of a difficult period in the UK and follows more than two weeks of uncertainty surrounding his welfare.

The Foreign Ministry’s intervention is expected to provide Barosky with support as he begins the process of reintegrating into life in Ghana.