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Former Talented Kids star Tutulapato says he is rebuilding his music career from the ground up after losing access to some of his old songs, social media handles and record label support.

Former child star Tutulapato has opened up about the personal and career struggles he has faced since rising to fame as a young rapper on Talented Kids.

In a recent interview on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz, the 21-year-old artiste reflected on his early days in music, the role his late mother played in his journey, and why he is now determined to make a strong comeback as an independent musician.

Tutu, who first gained public attention as a gifted young rapper, revealed that his mother was the first person to support his talent. According to him, she took him to radio competitions when he was very young, long before he became widely known.

He said his mother’s support helped shape his music journey from the beginning, but sadly, she has now passed away.

The young musician disclosed during the interview that his mother’s death is still fresh and has deeply affected him. He said the pain of losing her has influenced his new music, including his latest song, “Abra.”

Speaking about the song, Tutu said it came from his experiences over the years. He explained that he has learned a lot from life, including loss, disappointment and the realities of the music business.

The artiste also revealed that some of his past songs, including a recorded collaboration with Amerado, were never released due to issues with his former team. According to him, although there was no formal contract, the team had paid for production and later took control of the songs after he decided to move on.

Tutu said the unreleased Amerado collaboration was particularly painful because there had been plans to promote it, including the coconut-selling video that made rounds online. He explained that the video was meant to support the song’s rollout, but the track was eventually shelved.

The interview also touched on a bigger issue affecting many young talents in Ghana’s entertainment industry. Tutu admitted that as a child star, he did not fully understand the business side of music, contracts, royalties or ownership rights.

He also said he has lost access to some of his old social media accounts, including platforms that had built a following around his name. This, he explained, has made his comeback more difficult because he has had to start fresh.

Despite the setbacks, Tutu said he is not giving up. He revealed that he has about seven songs ready and plans to release at least four tracks this year.

He also shared his dream of performing on major stages, including the O2 Arena, but was advised during the interview to focus on building his own path rather than waiting for opportunities to come through other artistes.

Panelists on the show encouraged him to take the business side of his career more seriously this time. They advised him to put proper agreements in place with anyone helping him, including friends, promoters and supporters.

Tutu also named some of the people currently supporting him, including Holy Boy Multimedia and close friends who are helping with promotion and visuals.

For many listeners, the interview was emotional because it showed how much the former child star has grown, not just as an artiste but as a young man trying to recover from difficult experiences.

Veteran actress Gloria Sarfo also sent a message during the show, praising Tutu’s new song and encouraging him to stay strong after losing his mother.

Tutu ended the interview with gratitude to those still supporting him and made it clear that he is ready to fight for his place in the music industry again.

His story is a reminder of the challenges many child stars face after early fame. For Tutulapato, however, the message is clear: the past may have been difficult, but the comeback has begun.