Opanka: GH Rapper Ventures Into A New Career In The US, Says He's Now A Financial Advisor

Opanka: GH Rapper Ventures Into A New Career In The US, Says He's Now A Financial Advisor

  • Ghanaian rapper Opanka has shared more about his life in the US many years after relocating from Ghana
  • The renowned rapper maintains that his life in the US has been good so far, and he is proud of his blessings
  • A video of him talking about his new career as a financial advisor has surfaced on social media

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Ghanaian rapper Opanka, born Armstrong Affum, has opened up about his life experiences after many years living in the US.

Opanka, Ghana, Sarkodie, Tema, US, Financial Advisor
Opanka opens up about life in the US after becoming a financial advisor. Photo source: OpankaGH
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Opanka is a key part of the golden age of hip-hop in Tema which gave birth to the rise of several stars, including Sarkodie and D Cryme.

In a recent interview with Abeiku Santana, Opanka spoke about his recent visit to his home country.

The journalist questioned Opanka about his career choice in the US. He confirmed his transition from music to the finance industry.

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"Sometimes, when God blesses you, it's hard for people to understand, but we recount the blessings to glorify God. I give the uttermost thanks to God. I know God has blessed me. I'm a financial advisor."

The rapper added that his role involved helping people reach their financial goals through tax relief.

Financial advisors in the US earn between $65k and $100k. In 2023, the top 25% in the US made $169,910.

Opanka's new career stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Opanka's account of life in the US.

Martinson Kwadjo Gyeke said:

"He doesn’t have series 6,7,10, 63,65,66 even SIE he say he is a financial advisor. Where is your license. And who say financial advisor give tax free services? Then what do tax consultants do ? Herh."

Blackstone Vyper Gh wrote:

"Those who are saying he’s scratching his armpit, he bi human being not building nonsense 😝."

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Amigo Highway Macho remarked:

"As he started by Nyame,Nyame …he was thinking about what to say about his work."

Charles Antwi noted:

"Insurance agents are also classified as financial advisors... We only need to know his role exactly."

Asare Dickson shared:

"He helps people file for tax-free services from IRS? People can lie ooo. Look at how he answered the question, all the sudden gestures prove he is lying. Charley unless someone is feeding u otherwise, be proud of your job."

Magma Bbf reacted:

"That's Ghanaians for you; people just have problems when someone is ok. They will try to prove that you are not 🤣 and when u are broke they come n insult u for not making it in ur prime 🤣🤣. Social media can make anyone talk anyhow."

Charles Listowell Agyarkwah commented:

"He was a good student in school. Trust me, he was my junior at school."

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US-based Ghanaian rapper performs for colleagues

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian rapper and PHD candidate KooKusi had showcased his talent at a cultural night held by the University of North Texas Health Science Center and got his colleagues singing along.

KooKusi has gained a towering reputation with his approach to telling stories about social issues and mental health in his songs.

His brewing catalogue now has thought-provoking albums like 5 Foot 3 and Addicts Anonymous.

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Jeffrey Owusu-Mensah (HOD Entertainment) Jeffrey is the Head of the Entertainment Desk and a graduate of the Ghana Institute of Journalism (GIJ) with over 10 years of experience in journalism. He started as a reporter with Ghana News Agency (GNA). He joined Primnewsghana.com in 2016 as an editor. He moved to YEN.com.gh in 2017 as an editor and has risen to his current position. You can contact him via e-mail: j.owusu-mensah@yen.com.gh