Wutah Kobby, a well-known Ghanaian musician, appeared for the second time on SVTV Africa’s Daily Hustle Worldwide show with DJ Nyaami. He is currently based in the United States, having relocated from Ghana in February of last year.
Speaking about life abroad, Kobby noted that being responsible comes with financial burdens.
“As a musician, when you move to America, you have to take on different jobs to survive. I don’t look down on any kind of work—as long as I enjoy it, it’s all part of the journey,” he said.
Kobby reflected on his early music career, saying he began music not as a profession but as a form of self-expression and stress relief. “I didn’t even know what I was doing at first, I just enjoyed it,” he explained. His passion gradually evolved into something bigger, though the journey was tough—especially during junior secondary school, when he was already dreaming of releasing songs.
His big break came after participating in the Nescafé African Revelation competition. “If you’re talented, step up and compete. That platform opened doors for me, even though I never imagined I could get that far,” he shared.
Music gave him opportunities beyond his expectations. Though he studied Building Engineering, it was music that gave him a passport, took him around the world, paid for cars, and funded the house he built. During national service, he was already one of the most recognized musicians in Ghana, which made it difficult for him to practice engineering. “Music chose me,” he said.
Despite his success, he supports the idea of musicians pursuing education or side businesses.
“You can be in music and still do other jobs. Kofi Sarpong, for example, works and sings. Reggie Rockstone runs a night club. I would’ve taken up side jobs too if the opportunity was right,” he noted.
Kobby is now living in Pennsylvania and has taken courses to upgrade his skills. He says that in America, you have to apply for jobs you’re qualified for to get the right support.
“When I first arrived, I didn’t have a car. I used buses and Ubers. I remember one day I didn’t check the weather and stepped out—it became extremely cold. That’s when I realized that even here, people complain just like in Ghana,” he said.
He emphasized that the system abroad is structured and intentional.
“There’s no ‘try your luck’ here. It requires effort, planning, and mindset shifts. People waiting on destiny helpers will wait forever. Abroad, nobody is coming to rescue you—you have to get up, take responsibility, and move.”
Kobby also challenged the religious mindset many Ghanaians hold onto when they move abroad.
“In America, prayer alone won’t work. It’s not about God watching over you—God exists in what you do. You need to take action. The system here works without you needing constant divine intervention.”
Despite the challenges, he remains passionate about his music. Since 2021, he’s traveled to over 20 U.S. states and remains active in his craft. He recently released his latest EP titled Devotion, which includes five songs: Dollar, Fine Wine, and Tataaaa—with Tataaaa currently gaining the most attention. He’s also working on releasing a new single soon.
Kobby concluded with a message:
“Don’t look down on anyone, and don’t look up to anyone too much either. Everyone’s journey is different. Avoid comparing yourself to others. If your happiness depends on being better than someone else, you’ll never be satisfied. There will always be someone ahead of you.”
You can follow him on social media via his handle: @WutahKobby
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