Sonnie Badu has expressed concern that Michael Blackson’s recent social media comments about his investment challenges in Ghana have negatively impacted the country’s image.The gospel musician and founder of Rockhill Chapel believes Blackson's international influence makes his statements especially harmful to Ghana's reputation, potentially deterring future investors.

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Speaking to GHOne, Badu remarked that Blackson’s experience reflects a larger issue in Africa, where short-term gains often take precedence over long-term vision."You just read what Michael Blackson said happened to him. This guy is an International figure and everything he says carries a lot of weight. What he has done has damaged Ghana big time."This is what it’s going to do do, it is telling everybody don’t go and invest in Ghana.

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Again, this is Africa. It is not just happening in Ghana, it happening everywhere where people think about their pockets first before impact, where people don’t envision the future, they want it now. When you go to the white man’s land, they plan 50 years ahead even if they don’t benefit, they will rather their children come to benefit,” he said.

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He pointed out that this mindset contrasts with the approach in more developed nations, where decisions are made with a view toward benefiting future generations.Earlier, in a series of tweets, Blackson expressed frustration over the financial losses he incurred while investing in Ghana, particularly for a school he established to support talented but underprivileged students in his hometown.

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