Controversial Ghanaian musician and executive Sam Sarfo, also known as Showboy, has opened up about bits of his time in the US, which many didn’t get to know.
The Ghanaian, known for his flashy lifestyle in the US and deep ties with African showbiz, said he was once a security personnel.
He shared his story on social media, recounting how peer pressure had robbed him of his dreams.
Many remember the viral sensation for his flashy lifestyle, rolling with top celebrities like Davido and Tema-based rapper Criss Waddle. “I was a security guard in America and also worked at the coffee shop !!! Something they will never tell you,” he said.
According to Showboy, he had enrolled in college with big dreams of possibly becoming a lawyer.
However, pressure from his peers caused him to drift away from his dreams.
“Was in college …. And peer pressure messed my dream and all my opportunities up …. So I advice you. Do better and be the best version of yourself .. I have regretted a lot.”
Showboy
In 2019, the controversial Ghanaian, now seeking another shot at life, was imprisoned in the US for six years for stabbing Junior US, a US-based Ghanaian musician, during a confrontation.
While Junior US survived the stabbing, he was later killed in a separate robbery incident in 2021. Last year, he was deported to Ghana and has since been taking steps to rebuild his media and music career.
The message, though brief, struck a chord with many followers, resonating as both a confession and a cautionary tale.
For an artist often associated with braggadocio and internet feuds, the post marked a departure from Showboy’s usual tone, this time embracing vulnerability and reflection.
Netizens reacted to Showboy’s story and advice.
“Sake of FBI investigations people are now over explaining themselves to prove that they are legit 😂😂.”
@dat_krobo_boi
“Nyame nsa wom Paapa 🙏 Bebiaa be y3 fine Adanko 🙏.”
@iAmRegend_Tv
“You are still that guy. Your prison diaries were peak. I remember when your mates spoke highly of you when they questioned your intelligence, that’s when I knew there’s a whole different version of you. Talent or No talent y3 b3 blow.”
@NiiMants70
“It wasn’t peer pressure… nobody can trick you or convince you to do anything.”
@Sucresidue
“I will never understand people who fall for or blame peer pressure for their horrible choices in life. I mean how did you not make something meaningful out of the opportunity you got being in America? You had no aim and no goal. Peer pressure will never get me. Tweaa.”
@AkwesiBibinii
Fiifi Manfred on Showboy’s Early Academic Life Amid Viral Post
Ghanaian journalist Fiifi Manfred, known for his work with the Multimedia Group’s Nhyira FM and Luv FM in Kumasi, added his voice to the ongoing conversation surrounding Ghanaian artist Showboy’s recent emotional revelation about his past.
In the post, Fiifi Manfred disclosed that Showboy, real name Sam Kwabena Safo, was once among the brightest students in Joduro when they were young.
He added that Showboy’s academic excellence helped him gain admission into one of the prestigious schools in Ghana.
According to a renowned sports journalist, things only took a turn after a series of bad decisions. “One day, some of us will tell them about how you were one of the best students in Joduro, getting some of the best grades to go to Presec,” Fiifi wrote on X as a response to Showboy’s earlier post.
The post of Showboy had him recounting his past, especially a time when he worked low-paying jobs in the U.S.
He accompanied the post with a picture of his official Security Guard Certification ID, bearing his name, Safo Jnr. Sam, as evidence of the life he once lived.
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