"I Was Homeless in the UK”: Sista Afia Recounts Her Struggles Abroad
- Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has opened up a painful chapter of her life, stating that she was once a homeless person in the UK
- The singer shared how she struggled to survive abroad before finding her footing and rebuilding her life in a trending video
- Sista Afia's emotional story has inspired many fans to chase their dreams against all odds, sparking conversations online
Ghanaian singer Sista Afia has opened up about the significant challenges she faced during her time in the United Kingdom, a period that deeply impacted her life and career.
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Sista Afia says she was homeless in the UK
In an exclusive interview with Ghanaian entertainment journalist Zionfelix, shared on YouTube on February 10, 2026, the celebrated musician recounted how the struggles of working as a nurse ultimately led her to pursue a music career full-time.
Sista Afia stated that her experience in the UK was marred by financial difficulties that left her in a dire situation.
“At one point, I found myself battling with issues related to rent, which made it impossible for me to secure a stable place to live. I had to resort to sleeping in my friends’ apartments and sometimes in my car, which I had packed completely with my belongings,” she recalled somberly.
The YouTube video is below:
Sista Afia talks about her depression
, added that she faced significant emotional hardships, and nothing was going right in my life, and she fell into a deep depression at a very young age.
She narrated jokingly that if someone had offered to take her to Togo, she would have accepted the invitation to escape from her financial woes.
The Jeje hitmaker added that returning to Ghana became her only viable option.
Reflecting on her decision to relocate, Sista Afia noted that it was indeed the best choice she made. Upon her return to Ghana, she experienced a remarkable transformation.
“Life here has been truly enjoyable. Interestingly, my family owns a house, which meant that I didn’t struggle to find a place to stay. Moreover, reuniting with friends I had gone to school with in Ghana brought me immense joy and a sense of belonging,” she shared, emphasising the positive shift in her life after leaving the UK.
The Instagram video is below:
Sista Afia supports young mom in Kumasi
Ghanaian musician Sista Afia touched hearts as she travelled to the Ashanti Region with a team to donate to a young mother who has given birth to beautiful twin babies.
The singer gifted them baby foods, toiletries, water, clothes and other necessities which would last them for months.
As excepted the songstress stole the spotlight with her flawless long, thigh-high blue bodycon dress and elegant hairstyle at the special private event.
The mother-of-twins was teary-eyed as she received the thoughtful and generous items from the award-winning artist.
The Instagram video is below:
Sista Afia addresses after 10th anniversary concert
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Ghanaian musician Sista Afia, who denied inviting Tracy Shay to perform at her 10th anniversary concert.
The famous singer organised a star-studded event in Koforidua to celebrate her musician achievement since she became a star.
Source: YEN.com.gh
