Ghanaian artiste Showboy has offered fans a rare glimpse into his past. He opened up about his time in the United States and the personal struggles that, in his words, derailed his future.
In a reflective post on X (formerly Twitter), the ‘Do It’ composer, known for both his music and brushes with the law, recounted working low-wage jobs and losing focus due to peer pressure while pursuing higher education in the U.S.
“I was a security guard in America and also worked at the coffee shop!!! Something they will never tell u,” Showboy shared. “Was in college… And peer pressure messed my dream n all my opportunities up… So I advise u. Do better n be the best version of ur self… I have regretted a lot.”
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The message, though brief, struck a chord with many followers, resonating as both a confession and a cautionary tale. For an artiste often associated with braggadocio and internet feuds, the post marked a departure from Showboy’s usual tone, this time embracing vulnerability and reflection.
Showboy, born Sam Kwabena Safo, rose to fame as one of the co-founders of AMG Business and a close affiliate of rapper Criss Waddle. However, his career took a sharp turn in 2019 when he was convicted and sentenced in the U.S. for stabbing an associate during a brawl, an incident that landed him behind bars and temporarily halted his music trajectory.
See his post below.
I was a security guard in America and also worked at the coffee shop !!! Something they will never tell u …. Was in college …. And peer pressure messed my dream n all my opportunities up …. So i advice u . Do better n be the best version of ur self .. i have regretted a lot pic.twitter.com/bxIauyPkHv
— Showbezzy (@2hypeshowboy) June 19, 2025
