Lord Kenya has shared how his friends made him abuse drugs
Former Hiplife star turned preacher, Evangelist Abraham Philip Akpor Kojo, popularly known in the music industry as Lord Kenya, has cautioned the public to be vigilant about the kind of friends they keep, stressing that some friendships can lead to destruction rather than growth.
Speaking during a Sunday sermon at his church, the Face of Grace Covenant Temple, recounted how peer pressure and bad influence from friends led him into alcohol and drug abuse during his days as a musician.
“At first I was taught how to drink with the explanation that even if one gets drunk, they will quickly become sober again,” he revealed.
“Then I went to stay with a friend who had marijuana at home and encouraged me to smoke as much as I could.”
Evangelist Lord Kenya, who has been open about his past struggles with addiction, emphasised that some friends only appear supportive on the surface but secretly wish for one’s downfall.
“Some friends come into your life to cause your downfall, to disgrace you. They’ll introduce you to vices, and when you fail, they laugh at you,” he warned.
The former Hiplife legend, who once dominated Ghana’s music scene with his energetic performances and chart-topping hits, has since dedicated his life to ministry, using his personal journey as a testimony to inspire and caution others against the dangers of substance abuse and ungodly living.
Evangelist Lord Kenya continues to advocate for moral discipline, personal accountability and the importance of surrounding oneself with positive, spiritually grounded individuals who encourage growth and righteousness.
