Popular Ghanaian musician Dr. Cryme is currently on vacation in the United States, taking some much-needed time to rest. According to him, even the body gets tired and deserves a break.
Touching on immigration issues, Dr. Cryme expressed concern over how immigration officers even in Ghana are now raiding homes to arrest undocumented immigrants. He described it as unfortunate for people, especially Ghanaians, who are in the process of seeking asylum but end up being deported. He sees this as a wake-up call for those without proper documents (“nkɔrataa”) to either regularize their status or avoid entering other countries illegally. More importantly, he encourages Ghanaians to focus on developing their own country. “If Ghana was well developed, people wouldn’t feel the need to risk everything to get to America,” he said.
He also observed that some Ghanaians abroad are unwilling to invest in businesses back home unless they’re physically present. Yet, he insists there is a lot of money and potential in Ghana, urging the diaspora to believe in their homeland.
Dr. Cryme, who studied at Methodist University and served as SRC President, highlighted the challenges within Ghana’s education system. He questioned why students are often forced to take multiple unrelated courses when they only sign up for one. He urged Ghanaians to be patriotic beyond party colors, reminding everyone that political parties come and go, but Ghana remains.
He touched on U.S. immigration policy, saying that while former President Trump acted to protect American interests, some of his policies contradicted the very principles that allowed his own family to settle in the U.S. He described such actions as overreactions.
Discussing success and personal growth, he emphasized that academic qualifications mean little without practical application. He expressed disappointment in how some Ghanaians misuse social media to insult and criticize, unlike many abroad who use it for productivity and progress. According to him, Ghanaians must change their mindset. “I’ve never seen a rich man gossiping. Rich people discuss progressive ideas,” he said.
Dr. Cryme also critiqued religion, saying it sometimes serves to control people. He noted that despite widespread religious practice today, morality appears to be declining. “In the past, people sinned less, but now even those holding the Bible and Quran hurt others,” he said.
Last year, Dr. Cryme released a gospel song titled Our Father, showing a different side to his music. He wrapped up with a reflection: “When you’re granted a long visa and keep going and coming, you may lose sight of the future. Let’s be wise and plan ahead.
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