Ghanaian musician Maradona Yeboah Adjei, popularly known as Guru, has opened up on the challenges of balancing his music career with tertiary education.
Speaking in an interview with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz on April 14, 2025, Guru revealed that he was still in school when he released a number of successful songs.
“It’s very difficult combining music and education, but I’ve been able to release a few songs that have done really well. Currently, Eye Nwanwa is topping charts, and Bebree also made a huge impact,” he stated.
The rapper further explained that he and his team draw inspiration from their environment.
“We usually capitalise on what’s happening on the streets, the rhythms, the sounds we’re hearing, and translate that into music. That’s what we do. The songs met expectations, but some of the content originated from someone else,” he said.
Guru further addressed speculations about his song ‘Enkoyie’, which features Benji, being politically motivated.
While the track touches on themes like “kakistocracy,” many listeners assumed it was aimed at the government.
He, however, denied those claims stating, “Most of the time, we create songs based on particular concepts. In this case, I was building a concept within a broader theme. The song was actually centred on relationships, not politics.”
Guru added that although it’s been about six to seven years since he released a full album, he has been active in the industry and has continued to release music when inspiration strikes.
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