Contemporary highlife musician Isaac Obeng Mensah, popularly known as Barosky, has returned to Ghana after reportedly being found stranded and homeless on the streets of Manchester in the United Kingdom.
The musician arrived in Accra on the night of Monday, September 7, 2026, following public concern over his reported living conditions in the UK.
His return was confirmed by the Minister for Foreign Affairs and Member of Parliament for North Tongu, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, who disclosed that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs had fully funded the repatriation.
In a statement shared on his Facebook page, Mr Ablakwa said Barosky is safely back in Ghana and explained that the intervention formed part of the Ministry’s consular responsibilities towards Ghanaian nationals who find themselves in distress abroad.
The Minister said the government’s assistance would extend beyond transporting the musician home, with the Ministry also arranging psychosocial support and financial assistance to facilitate his reintegration.
“I can confirm that we have repatriated Barosky and he is safely back with us in Ghana,” Mr Ablakwa stated.
He added that the Ministry had “fully sponsored his repatriation to Ghana” and was providing “psychosocial support and a reintegration financial assistance.”
The intervention followed reports about Barosky’s difficult circumstances in Manchester, which generated concern among members of the Ghanaian public.
Mr Ablakwa expressed appreciation to individuals who helped bring the musician’s situation to public attention, particularly media personality Nana Romeo.
“We are most grateful to our fellow citizens, particularly Nana Romeo, for bringing Barosky’s heart-wrenching plight in Manchester to our attention,” the Minister said.
He also commended Ghana’s High Commission in the United Kingdom for what he described as its effective coordination of the arrangements that culminated in Barosky’s return.
“I commend our High Commission in the UK for their impressive coordination,” he added.
The government’s intervention places emphasis not only on the musician’s safe return but also on helping him cope with the challenges associated with his reported experience abroad.
The provision of psychosocial support is expected to assist Barosky as he readjusts to life in Ghana, while the reintegration assistance is intended to provide some financial support as he begins rebuilding his life and career.
The case has also drawn attention to the role of Ghanaian diplomatic missions in assisting citizens who face severe difficulties while living or travelling abroad.
Reaffirming the government’s position on consular assistance, Mr Ablakwa said Ghana remained committed to supporting citizens in distress regardless of where they found themselves.
“We strive to leave no Ghanaian behind,” he said.
Barosky’s return therefore marks the beginning of a broader reintegration process, with the Foreign Ministry indicating that support will continue after his arrival in the country.
By 1960news.com
