{
  "id": 6284199,
  "title": "Gov’t repatriates Barosky from UK, offers psychosocial and financial support",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/govt-repatriates-barosky-from-uk-offers-psychosocial-and-financial",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T13:11:35.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "MyJoyOnline Ghana",
    "slug": "myjoyonline-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.myjoyonline.com/govt-repatriates-barosky-from-uk-offers-psychosocial-and-financial-support/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian government has successfully repatriated renowned musician Isaac Obeng Mensah, known as Barosky, from the United Kingdom on Monday night, following worries about his well-being that were sparked by an upsetting video circulating on social media. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, the Foreign Affairs Minister, confirmed that Barosky arrived safely in Ghana and that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs fully paid for his return as part of their consular duties. The government is also offering Barosky psychological assistance and financial help to aid his reintegration into society after his return. Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa expressed gratitude to the citizens of Ghana, especially Nana Romeo, for bringing attention to Barosky's distressing situation in Manchester. The minister also praised the High Commission of Ghana in the UK for its \"exceptional coordination\" in facilitating the intervention. Ablakwa commended the High Commissioner in Manchester, Sabah Zita Benson, for visiting Barosky and other members of the Ghanaian community after receiving numerous messages about the musician's condition. Benson stated that the mission was prepared to assist Barosky in returning to Ghana if he so desired. The musician, who has made significant contributions to Ghanaian music, is now receiving support from the government to help him get back on his feet. Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa reiterated the government's commitment to not leaving any Ghanaian behind in distress abroad. The government's intervention comes after growing public concern over Barosky's welfare following the viral videos of the musician in Manchester.",
  "summary": "The government has repatriated Ghanaian highlife musician Barosky from the United Kingdom following concerns over his welfare and a distressing video of the veteran musician that circulated widely on social media.",
  "key_points": [],
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}