Renowned American comedian and actor of Ghanaian descent, Michael Blackson, took to social media platform X on Wednesday to express his frustration over a significant financial loss he claims to have suffered due to investments in Ghana. Blackson, known for his sharp humor and candid opinions, shared a series of posts detailing how his $1 million investment in the West African nation had been mismanaged, setting him and other investors back financially.
“Ghana 🇬🇭 robbed me and a lot of other people that trusted them enough to invest in that country,” Blackson tweeted in one of several posts. According to him, he had initially invested the funds to sustain a school he established in Ghana to help unprivileged children. However, he claims that the funds were misappropriated by the government, setting him back both personally and in his philanthropic efforts.
In a particularly pointed comment, Blackson accused the Ghanaian government of redirecting money to repay foreign debts. “I even hit up the big guys that make decisions in Ghana, and they told me they’re sorry lol. Sorry for taking hardworking people’s money and paying your debt to China?”
Despite his anger over the alleged financial loss, Blackson acknowledged his enduring love for the Ghanaian people, particularly the youth. “If it wasn’t for the love and passion I have for the unprivileged youth of Ghana 🇬🇭 I would just hand my school to the people and walk away, but I can’t,” he wrote, vowing to continue supporting the school despite the setback.
The tweets did not stop at personal grievances. Blackson called for broader accountability within the country, expressing his dismay over the lack of proper governance. “Ghana 🇬🇭, if we want to be respected like other great countries of the world, we have to do better,” he emphasized.
The comedian’s posts have sparked conversations online, with many of his followers expressing concern over the apparent mismanagement of investor funds. In one of his most damning posts, Blackson alluded to the country’s current financial situation, saying, “When I bought the Euro bonds, it was paying 10% interest, which would help pay for the school. Almost 3 years later, they tell me, ‘oh, we are sorry, but we can only pay you 1.95% and will hold your money for 15 years.’ Smh.”
While Blackson continues to express his love for Ghana and its people, his cautionary tale serves as a warning to others looking to invest in the country. “Ghana 🇬🇭 is a great, peaceful, fun place to visit, just be careful when it comes to any business move,” he advised.
As of now, there has been no official response from the Ghanaian government regarding Blackson’s claims.
