Over the years, the Ghanaian music industry has witnessed several artists take bold steps away from secular music to dedicate their lives and talents to the service of God.
For many of these musicians, the transition represents a personal conviction, spiritual awakening, or a renewed sense of purpose.
The stories of these musicians show that fame, wealth, and popularity are not always the ultimate goals in life. For them, serving God became a higher calling that outweighed secular success.
Their transitions continue to inspire fans and highlight the powerful influence of faith in shaping life’s journey.
Here are some of the top Ghanaian musicians who left secular music to pursue gospel and ministry.
1. Lord Kenya
Once one of Ghana’s biggest hiplife stars, Lord Kenya shocked the nation when he announced his conversion in 2010.
Known for his hit songs and energetic performances, he gave up secular music after a powerful encounter with God. Today, he is an evangelist and continues to spread the gospel through preaching and inspirational messages.
2. Yaw Siki
Yaw Siki rose to fame with his hit single “Wope Dodo” in the early 2010s. However, after surviving a near-fatal accident in 2013, he gave his life to Christ and abandoned secular music.
Yaw Siki is now devoted to evangelism and gospel rap, often seen preaching in public transport and using social media to share the word of God.
3. Papa Shee
Former hiplife artiste Papa Shee, famously known as the “Ladies’ Man,” also made a remarkable U-turn. After enjoying success in the late 1990s and early 2000s with hits like “Atadwe” and “Koyon So,” he relocated abroad and later announced his calling as an evangelist. Today, Papa Shee ministers the gospel full-time.
4. Ofori Amponsah
Highlife sensation Ofori Amponsah, known for love ballads and hits such as “Otoolege” and “Emmanuella,” stunned Ghanaians when he declared he had been called into ministry.
He briefly became a pastor and released gospel songs. Though he later made attempts to return to secular music, his story remains one of the most talked-about transitions in Ghanaian music.
5. Kesse
Kesse, who rose to fame through Project Fame West Africa and later produced popular tracks like “Oh Yes” and “Obiba,” also embraced gospel after years in the secular industry. In 2019, he revealed that he had surrendered his life to God and would focus entirely on gospel music.
6. Irene Logan
Irene Logan has been ‘battling’ with the desire to join the fraternity propagating the word of God through music, and after four years, it seems she has finally been ‘arrested’ by the Holy Spirit, and she is going full throttle Gospel.
Irene, who is also a songwriter, announced her association with Christian music.
In 2006, Irene Logan won the Stars of the Future organised by Charterhouse and formed a duo with singer Efya, then known as Jane Awindor. However, the two ladies went their separate ways, and Irene went solo, releasing songs such as My Mind Dey, Runaway, Conga, Medowo, Kabila, among others.
7. Azigiza Jnr
Victor Kpakpo Jnr, popularly known as Azigiza Jnr, abandoned his successful DJ career in 1998 after becoming a born-again Christian.
Known for his unique rap style that earned him both local and international recognition, he has held on to his showbiz name despite his faith.
He was also a successful singer, producing popular hits such as Me Do Wo Abena, Kponkpa, and Wo Yɛ Bia featuring Tic Tac.
