When God called, they listened. These musicians walked away from producing all kinds of \u201cworldly\u201d music to dedicate their lives and talents to their faith.<\/p>\n
As their spirituality deepened, so did their desire to transform their public image, reputations, and personal lifestyle.<\/p>\n
READ MORE: <\/strong>Shatta Wale tells Ghanaian artistes to ‘work hard’ as he acquires new Lamborghini Urus<\/a><\/p>\n At a certain point, these Ghanaian celebrities decided they had reached their limit and needed a radical, life-changing shift.<\/p>\n Admittedly, showbiz personalities often engage in \u201ccrazy things\u201d throughout their careers. Yet, leaving the industry entirely after embracing Christianity remains one of the most unusual developments in Ghana\u2019s entertainment scene.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>4 times Shatta Wale has found himself in trouble with the law<\/a><\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>MOG accuses Shatta Wale of using his works to defraud a company of millions<\/a><\/p>\n Born Abraham Philip Akpor Kodjo, Lord Kenya\u2019s flourishing music career came to an end after he received what he described as a divine calling. Today, he serves as a pastor at the Jesus Power Church.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n Lord Kenya was a multiple award-winning artiste, including Hiplife Album of the Year at the 2001 Ghana Music Awards and Best Ghanaian Rap Music Award at the Anansekrom Festival in Canada in 2000, along with several other nominations.<\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>‘Very foolish boy!’ – Shatta Wale fires back at MOG Beatz over scam allegations<\/a><\/p>\n The \u201crapper turned evangelist\u201d, with seven albums to his name, has publicly declared that he has \u201cwashed his hands off those albums\u201d, even though they continue to sell worldwide. He has also officially relinquished his rights to the works and does not expect to receive royalties from GHAMRO.<\/p>\n The \u2018Sika Baa\u2019 hitmaker fully embraced pastoral work in 2010.<\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>Shatta Wale cries out as armed EOCO officers raid his house, seize ‘stolen’ Lamborghini<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/span> Victor Kpakpo Jnr, popularly known as Azigiza Jnr, abandoned his successful DJ career in 1998 after becoming a born-again Christian.<\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>Shatta Wale claims he bought the Lamborghini for $150,000 without knowing it was stolen<\/a><\/p>\n 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. \u201cI am not going to give up the name Azigiza Jnr,\u201d he once stated.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n He was also a successful singer, producing popular hits such as Me Do Wo Abena, Kponkpa, and Wo Y\u025b Bia featuring Tic Tac.<\/p>\n READ MORE:<\/strong> Sarkodie, Amaarae, Fuse, and others make Billboard\u2019s Top 50 Afrobeats songs of all time<\/a><\/p>\n Yaw Siki, best remembered for his hit song \u2018Wo Pe Dodo\u2019, turned to God after surviving a near-fatal car accident in 2013.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n Now preferring to be called simply Yaw, he is known for preaching in trotros and within local communities, taking his ministry to everyday spaces.<\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>14 Ghanaian artistes lease catalogues to Waka Music Limited: Here’s all you need to know<\/a><\/p>\n Ofori Amponsah was once celebrated as one of Ghana\u2019s leading highlife artistes, famed for romantic classics like \u2018Otoolege\u2019 and \u2018Abrefi\u2019.<\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>MOG accuses Shatta Wale of using his works to defraud a company of millions<\/a><\/p>\n In 2012, he shocked fans by announcing he had become a pastor and had established his own church, the Family of Faith. For a while, he abandoned secular music entirely to focus on ministry.<\/p>\n However, Ofori later returned to secular music, explaining that he still had a musical gift to share with the world.<\/p>\n Ofori Amponsah performed some of his highlife songs at Lumba’s birthday concert<\/p>\n READ MORE: <\/strong>Mawuli Gavor explains why he quit KPMG for the creative industry<\/u><\/a><\/p>\n ADVERTISEMENT<\/span><\/p>\n Irene Logan rose to fame with hits such as \u2018Run Away\u2019, featuring rapper Asem, becoming a household name in Ghanaian music.<\/p>\nHere are five musicians whose lives were transformed after finding Jesus:<\/h2>\n
1.Lord Kenya<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n2.Azigiza Jnr<\/h3>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n3.Yaw Siki<\/h2>\n
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<\/a><\/p>\n4.Ofori Amponsah<\/h3>\n
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5.Irene Logan<\/h2>\n