Ghanaian artiste Pope Skinny has spoken on the migration of Ghanaian artistes to the West.
The Hiplife star in an interview on Accra 100.5 FM on Wednesday, October 9 lamented the challenges musicians face in Ghana's music industry.
According to Pope Skinny, government is not doing enough to support and sustain artistes in the country, hence the reason some migrate to the West to in some instances take up menial jobs.
He revealed that he is currently a truck driver in America. "I drive a big truck in America," Pope Skinny revealed. "I cannot do it in Ghana because I will be mocked." The Hot Cake hitmaker emphasised: "Since the leaders don't really think about our welfare in this country, we'll leave and go do jobs that may be below us - at least no one will see as doing it." He bemoaned the inadequate long-term frameworks for the creative arts sector, which makes life unbearable for musicians. "There is nothing in this country to secure the future of musicians," he lamented. "This is why you'll see creatives who are needy and asking for funds, especially in their old age.