{
  "id": 6286049,
  "title": "Gov’t repatriates musician Barosky from UK",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/08/govt-repatriates-musician-barosky-from-uk",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-08T14:14:42.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "GBC Ghana",
    "slug": "gbc-ghana",
    "url": "https://www.gbcghanaonline.com/entertainment/musician-barosky/2026/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Ghanaian government has returned popular musician Isaac Obeng Mensah, known as Barosky, to the country from the United Kingdom after concerns were raised about his well-being. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa announced that Mr. Mensah arrived in Ghana safely on Monday night, noting that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs funded his repatriation as part of its consular duties. The minister also mentioned that the government is offering psychological support and financial assistance to aid his reintegration into society.\n\nMr. Ablakwa expressed gratitude to citizens, especially Nana Romeo, for bringing Barosky's distress in Manchester to the government's attention. He commended the Ghana High Commission in the UK for coordinating the intervention. The government's action followed a visit by the High Commissioner to Manchester, Sabah Zita Benson, who met with Barosky and members of the Ghanaian community to assess his condition. Mrs. Benson stated that the high commission was prepared to assist with his return to Ghana if he so wished.\n\nBarosky, who has made significant contributions to Ghanaian music, is now back in the country, supported by the government's consular mandate. The Foreign Ministry fully covered the costs of his return, and additional psychological and financial aid is being provided to facilitate his reintegration. Foreign Affairs Minister Ablakwa emphasized the government's commitment to ensuring no Ghanaian faces hardships abroad, asserting that \"we strive to leave no Ghanaian behind.\" The repatriation comes in response to widespread public concern, sparked by social media posts showing Barosky in Manchester, which led to calls for help.",
  "summary": "The government has repatriated Ghanaian musician Isaac Obeng Mensah, popularly known as Barosky, back to Ghana from the United Kingdom following concerns about his welfare. Foreign Affairs Minister Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa confirmed that the musician arrived safely in Ghana on Monday night. Mr Ablakwa said the Ministry of Foreign Affairs funded the repatriation as part […]",
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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."
}