Ghanaian musician and former University of Ghana SRC President, Maradona Yeboah Adjei, popularly known as Guru, has shared a deeply personal story about what it felt like to return to school after many years away.
Speaking on Hitz FM with Dr. Pounds on Tuesday November 18, the rapper revealed that the transition back into academic life was far more emotionally challenging than many would assume.
According to him, going back to sit in a lecture hall after achieving so much in his career came with an unexpected sense of discomfort.
“It was a bad feeling… very bad,” he admitted. “When you reach a certain stage in life and you’ve achieved a lot, going back to the lecture hall makes you ask yourself — what exactly do you want?”
Guru explained that he knew he could have easily taken online courses or attended mature classes that aligned better with his age, but he wanted to experience school the regular way even if it meant sitting among 18-year-olds and Gen Zs.
Entering the classroom for the first time in 15 years, he said, was overwhelming.
“I was very shy. I wore nose masks and hoodies all the time. I didn’t want attention. If I pulled up in my Challenger, they’d think I was showing off — and I hate that,” he said.
The rapper shared that he even stopped using personal security because he didn’t want to create unnecessary tension around the young students.
For almost an entire academic year, Guru came to class every day in hoodies, even under the scorching sun just to stay unnoticed.
“You’ll be in class sweating and someone is taking a video of you. You won’t know if they’re trolling or mocking. Students don’t care about what you think,” he recalled.
But with time, things began to change. By Level 200 to 300, he slowly started shedding the layers of anxiety and embracing the experience.
“I started coming out of my shell,” he said. “It was difficult, bro. But later, I got used to it — especially when I decided to run for SRC.”
Guru’s honesty offers a rare look into the emotional pressures public figures face when they pursue education later in life. His journey also highlights the courage it takes to step out of one’s comfort zone — and back into a classroom where everyone is watching.
