Kofi Owusu Peprah’s journey from crime to Christ

KOFI Owusu Peprah’s background in Ghana’s Bureau of National Investigations (BNI), now the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB), may seem worlds apart from his current role as a Gospel musician.

However, the choice to become a “soldier for the kingdom” was a calling he couldn’t ignore when he was faced with the option four years ago.

During a live radio interview, Kofi Owusu received a query from his bosses. His offence? The ethics of the profession did not allow officers to publicly engage in music or related activities, and they were allowed to either resign or quit everything relating to music. He chose the former.

Four years later, the ‘Matwen’ singer feels fulfilled that he chose to be a soldier in the Lord’s kingdom.

The fulfilment has been strengthened following the overwhelming success of his ‘Kofi Owusu Peprah Live’ concert held at the Cedar Mountain Chapel, East Legon in Accra on Sunday, August 17.

The event featured performances by Luigi Maclean, Cindy Thompson, Bernard Twumasi, Harmonious Chorale, among a host of other budding Gospel artistes.

In a conversation with the Daily Graphic on Tuesday, August 19, he drew parallels between his former job and his ministry.

“While on stage on Sunday, many things ran through my mind because of the sacrifices I had made, including resigning from my professional job as an NIB agent.”

“As a young married man with a family, it wasn’t easy, but with the power of passion and purpose, the story has turned around beautifully. I saw the look of fulfilment on the faces of patrons, and I was satisfied to ride on this path. Arresting souls for God through music has become my new mission,” he added.

Turning point
Quitting his job wasn’t the first time Kofi lived by the popular saying, ‘When life gives you lemons, make lemonade. ’
Back at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), where he had his university education, the ‘Amen’ singer was a known bass guitarist.

However, he realised little value was placed on his skills, and he didn’t get the chance to play much at school functions.

The reason, in the words of Kofi Owusu Peprah, “there were many students who played the bass guitar better than I did.

Determined to be useful in the scheme of affairs nonetheless, he opted to be a singer, and that certainly was Kofi’s best decision, and today, he is holding his own in the Gospel music industry.

With the firm belief that his late father, Rev. George Owusu Mensah’s coaching and influence have been very impactful on his flourishing music ministry, he did a rendition of his father’s song, ‘Matwen’ and titled it ‘The Father’s Gift’ in his honour.

Since then, Kofi has come out with other songs, including ‘Amen’, ‘Big God’, ‘Ruach Hakodesh’, ‘Nyame Tumfo’, and a Worship Medley, which are all doing well after his debut, ‘Yesu Nyame Ba’ in 2018.

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