Wanlov the Kubolor Recounts Childhood School Transfer Following Altercation with Rawlings Family

In a revealing interview with veteran broadcaster Kafui Dey, the unconventional Ghanaian musician and filmmaker Wanlov the Kubolor has shared a significant childhood incident that altered the course of his early education. Wanlov disclosed that a personal altercation with Yaa Asantewaa Rawlings, the daughter of the late former President Jerry John Rawlings, led to his abrupt removal from North Ridge Lyceum. The incident, which occurred during their primary school years, highlights the influence wielded by the former First Family during that era and provides a rare glimpse into the private school experiences of Ghana’s elite and their contemporaries.

According to the "Kubolor" hitmaker, the disagreement with Yaa Asantewaa was substantial enough that the Rawlings family reportedly decided he could no longer attend the same institution as the President's daughter. Consequently, Wanlov was transferred to Christ the King School. While the specific nature of the childhood spat was not detailed in depth, the musician emphasized that the decision for his departure came directly from the Rawlings family's intervention. This forced transition serves as a backdrop to Wanlov's long history of challenging social norms and authoritative structures, a trait that has come to define his artistic persona in adulthood.

Reflecting on the move, Wanlov expressed a complex mix of emotions regarding his forced departure from North Ridge Lyceum. While he found solace in being reunited with his siblings at Christ the King, he admitted to a deep sense of loss regarding the friendships he had cultivated at his former school. Furthermore, Wanlov noted that the incident remains a sensitive topic for the Rawlings family, indicating that they have expressed displeasure whenever this particular chapter of their shared history is mentioned in public forums. This revelation adds another layer to the public's understanding of the intersection between political power and private life in Ghana's recent history.