Ghanaian rapper Guru has revealed the emotional and psychological hurdles he faced after deciding to return to the University of Ghana, Legon, to continue his formal education — a move he describes as one of the most challenging moments of his life.
Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM, monitored by Ghbase News, Guru explained that going back to sit in a lecture hall after achieving a successful music career left him feeling exposed and out of place.
“It was a very bad feeling because you’ve reached a certain stage in life, you’ve achieved a lot in terms of what life brings. Going back to the lecture hall to study…” he said. “If I really wanted to study something, I could just do that online or go for mature classes. It aligns more with the age and stage I’m at. But I decided to put all that aside and enter as a regular student.”
According to him, the generational gap made the experience even tougher. “That’s very difficult because you’re going to be in a class with Gen Zs — that’s the challenging part,” he noted.
Guru admitted that during his first days, he was overwhelmed with anxiety and uncertainty. To avoid drawing attention, he would conceal his identity under nose masks and hoodies. “I was too shy, so anytime I was entering class, I went with one of my boys,” he recalled.
The rapper said it took a toll on him emotionally. “I realised it wasn’t appropriate because these are harmless people. You just have to feel free and stay focused,” he said.
But his first day in class was anything but easy. “Entering class for the first time, the class was noisy and I felt they were gossiping about me. It wasn’t a good feeling. I didn’t know if what they were discussing was good or bad. The mixed feelings made me uncomfortable… maybe because it was my first time in class in 15 years.”
Guru’s honesty has sparked conversations about the hidden pressures successful public figures face when attempting to pursue higher education later in life, especially in environments dominated by much younger students.