Ghanaian musician and social commentator Wanlov the Kubolor
Ghanaian musician and social commentator Wanlov the Kubolor has shared a raw and emotional account of his boarding school experience, describing it as a system that turned him into “an angry person.”
Speaking in an interview with Asieduwaa Akumi on Joy Prime, Wanlov drew shocking parallels between Ghanaian boarding schools and American prisons, emphasising how harsh discipline and poor conditions affected his outlook on life.
“I was never beaten by my father growing up, but when I got to school, I saw wickedness. The punishments and the bullying—they made me develop a wicked mind for a while. I even punished juniors at one point, but I realised it wasn’t my happiness.”
The “Kokonsa” hitmaker recalled disturbing memories from his school days, including finding “a wall gecko or even teeth” in his meals.
He added that the living conditions were so dire that his two-month stay in a U.S. jail following a police speed chase felt comparatively comfortable.
“When I went to prison in America, it was like a hotel compared to boarding school. We were served cornflakes, milk, and sandwiches,” he recounted with a laugh.
