HighLife musician, Lucky Mensah has revealed that he is financially sound today because he failed to solely depend on fleeting fame and temporary gigs during his days.

According to him strategic planning, hard work, and wise investments have set him apart from other entertainers who now complain about hunger due to a lack of shows and income.

“I worked hard in the UK, saved money, and came back home to begin my building project. That was a turning point,” he shared.

The musician stated that he has invested in in multiple businesses like a hotel, a residential apartment complex for rent, and a thriving transport business.

Adding to that, he runs a bakery, owns an events center, and operates the Lucky Mensah Live Band and a recording studio.

He also operates the LM Soccer Academy, which nurtures talented 10 to 17-year-old boys across Ghana.

Several veteran Ghanaian musicians, including Edward Akwasi Boateng, Kwabena Kwabena, K.K. Kabobo, Naa Amanua of Wulomei, and others like Edem, have publicly shared their financial struggles despite past fame, citing issues such as poor royalty systems, lack of industry support, mismanagement by MUSIGA and GHAMRO, and failure to invest wisely during their peak years.

Many are now battling health challenges or working small jobs just to survive.

Some have been forced to publicly appeal for help, relying on donations from fans and fellow musicians.

Without lasting solutions, the next generation of artists risks facing the same fate.

Meanwhile, in 2017, the President of the  Ghana Actors' Guild, Samuel Fiscian, disclosed that several Ghanaian actors are now jobless due to the decline in the promotion of local movies.

“We are challenged by the influx of foreign productions and we acknowledge the fact that the taste of the Ghanaian has changed,” he said.