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How Showboy operated a drug business in prison US prison

Sam Safo, widely known as ‘Showboy’, has recounted his time dealing with illicit substances during his six-year incarceration in a US prison.

He narrated his experience as a drug dealer, highlighting the substantial profits he made from selling various hard drugs within the prison walls.

He pointed out the excessive markup on drugs sold in prison, noting that prices could be a thousandfold higher than outside.

In a conversation with Fiifi Pratt, Showboy described himself as a key player in the prison’s drug trade.

“In my time behind bars, I dealt in contraband. The markup on these items was immense, often several times over their value outside. The prison economy inflates the cost of goods to extreme levels. Had my sentence been longer, I might have amassed enough to ‘buy the airspace’ upon release.

“I was the go-to dealer, and my business thrived on those with the means and knowledge to navigate this underground market,” he shared.

Despite the profitability, Showboy spoke of the inherent dangers, including frequent thefts by other inmates and the need to constantly defend his merchandise.

“My stash was concealed in my clothing, but the theft was a constant threat, leading to inevitable confrontations. The scars on my hands bear witness to these struggles. The prison environment is one of perpetual vigilance, with shifts to guard against theft. Sleep meant risking loss, as the prison never truly rests,” he recounted.

He continued, “The Mexicans also don’t sleep, they are the ones who sell knives there, so every night, you’d hear them sharpening the knives with a machine. I bought my knives from them when I was in prison, I had about 20 knives.”

Background:

Showboy was sentenced in March 2019 for an altercation that led to him stabbing an acquaintance, ‘Junior US’.

Despite being incarcerated, he remained vocal on social media, commenting on the Ghanaian entertainment scene and sharing his personal journey.

Following his release, Showboy was deported to Ghana in November 2023.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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