Mr Oduro, now known as Dr Oduro
In the early 2000s, the name Mr Oduro, was a household name when it comes to the Highlife music scene in Ghana with hits like “Abiba” and “Meeri,” and collaborations with KK Fosu and Yoggie Doggie.
However, just as he was rising, he disappeared from the spotlight.
Fast forward a decade later, he’s back, not with a new track, but with a doctorate in pharmacy and a passion for public health.
In a recent interview spotted by GhanaWeb, Mr Oduro, now known as Dr Oduro, opened up about his transition from music to medicine, and how he’s using both passions to make a difference.
He explained that his shift away from music wasn’t because of a scandal or burnout but a conscious decision to pursue something deeper.
“I never stopped dreaming, my dreams just evolved, I loved music, and I still do. But at a point, I wanted to do more with my life. I wanted to help people in a different way,” he said.
He explained that he was first inspired to go into medicine from an early age.
“My uncle was a medical doctor. He opened a chemical shop and started giving me books on medications when I was about 12. That planted the seed,” he said.
He explained that his desire led him to the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), and then to the United States where he earned his Doctor of Pharmacy degree in 2017 from Buffalo, New York.
He’s been practicing for eight years.
Despite that, Dr Oduro says he hasn’t left music behind. Instead, he says he’s now into motivational speaking and health advocacy.
“I’ve found a new stage. It’s not music performances anymore, but platforms where I speak to people about purpose, discipline, and health,” he said.
He’s using his voice to motivate the youth, promote wellness, and inspire people to dream beyond limitations.
Dr Oduro is passionate about helping young people see beyond trends and temporary fame.
“Don’t be afraid to change direction. Don’t think giving up one dream means failure. Sometimes, it means you’ve found a bigger one,” he said.
Alongside his pharmacy practice, he plans to build a stronger online presence, focusing on health education, lifestyle tips, and motivational content.
“I want to bring creativity to health promotion. It doesn’t have to be boring. We can make it engaging, relatable, and even fun,” he said.
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