I sold pure water, rubber bags — Ras Kuuku recalls life before fame
Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician Ras Kuuku has opened up about the difficult beginnings that shaped his life before he found success in music. The musician revealed that he sold pure water, food and rubber bags as a young boy while growing up in Dome, Accra, following the death of his mother at an early age. Shedding […]
Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist Ras Kuuku, born Kojo Kurankye, has shared his humble beginnings with Joy Prime in a recent interview. The musician revealed that he once sold pure water, food, and rubber bags as a child in Dome, Accra, after losing his mother at a young age. Raised by his aunt, Ras Kuuku managed to balance his education with his small business ventures, eventually moving to Nungua Presby School.
Despite being pressured to skip classes, he returned to class two to be in the same class as his aunt’s son. Although his initial dream was to become a footballer, music eventually became his path to success. Ras Kuuku now stands as one of Ghana's notable artistes, having turned his difficult past into a thriving music career.
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