Ghanaian rapper Guru NKZ recently opened up about the challenges he faced during the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
Guru, also known as Maradona Yeboah Adjei, shared how a two-week holiday in the US turned into a five-month ordeal due to travel restrictions at the height of the pandemic. This extended stay had a significant impact on his mental health, leading to a period of depression upon his return to Ghana.
The rapper found that many aspects of his life had changed during this time, including a downturn in his career and the loss of his team.
Reflecting on his experience, Guru said, “I went for two weeks and Covid prolonged my stay. When I came back, everything had messed up in the country and I was just trying to build a new energy around so that took some time.”
To cope with his despair, Guru turned to music as a therapeutic outlet to express his emotions. He collaborated with fellow artist Fameye on a song that highlighted his personal struggles and journey through adversity. “In my sad moments, I use music to relieve myself,” Guru shared. “I was trying to express something and making it more comical but it’s music, I just have to balance it.”
Despite the challenges he faced, Guru has found renewed purpose in his studies at the University of Ghana, where he is pursuing Political Science and Information Studies.
He has announced his intention to run for SRC President, with plans to bring positive changes to the university community, such as launching Legon TV and improving campus transportation.
