‘I Was Locked Out & Slept Outside’ – Ghanaian Artist, AratheJay’s Tough Journey to Stardom (video)

Ghanaian musician AratheJay has shared the raw struggles of his come-up, revealing there were times he was locked out of his house and slept outside while chasing his musical dreams.

He dropped these emotional revelations in a candid interview about his pre-fame hustle.

“I’d come home late from studio sessions to find the doors locked,” AratheJay recalled.

“Some nights I slept at the Tema Station lorry park just to wake up and keep grinding.” His family initially disapproved of his music career, pushing him to focus on education instead.

The turning point came when:

• His breakout single “Dreams to Reality” went viral
• Industry heavyweights like Sarkodie noticed his talent
• He proved music could pay bills

Now signed to Highly Spiritual Music, AratheJay’s journey mirrors many Ghanaian artists:

Fans are hailing his transparency.

AratheJay’s advice to struggling artists? “Let rejection fuel you.”