Ghanaian gospel musician Kofi Owusu Peprah has made a powerful revelation about walking away from a prestigious role at the Bureau of National Investigations (BNI)—now the National Intelligence Bureau (NIB)—to fully pursue his calling in gospel music.
In a heartfelt interview on Hitz FM on June 23, 2025, the Yesu Nyame Ba hitmaker shared that he resigned from the country’s national security agency four years ago after being asked to either end his music career or leave his position.
“I’ve left the BNI for about four years now,” Peprah revealed. “It was actually during a studio interview that I received my query letter. Yes, right here in this house. They asked me to choose between the job and my music. It’s a broken record, but this is the first time I’m saying it in this detail.”
The gospel minister explained that the ethics and operational secrecy of the agency demanded that staff remain out of the public eye—making it impossible to continue recording music, performing, or granting interviews.
“They told me to quit everything relating to music—pull down my YouTube videos, stop performing, and remove myself from all media platforms. That was the condition. And I had to make a decision,” he said.
Instead of going silent, Peprah chose purpose over protocol.
“I chose God over government,” he declared. “I knew what God had placed in my heart. I couldn’t ignore the call just to play it safe. Music is my ministry—it’s not just entertainment for me.”
Kofi Owusu Peprah’s decision was a risky one. Leaving behind a secure government position for the uncertainties of music required deep faith and conviction. But looking back, he has no regrets.
Since making that courageous move, he has become one of Ghana’s most respected gospel voices, delivering powerful worship anthems that have touched countless lives. His music—including Matwen, Big God, Amen, and the viral Yesu Nyame Ba—has earned him recognition across churches, concert stages, and media platforms.
Though many fans knew little about his past as a national intelligence officer, Peprah says his story is a testimony for anyone struggling between comfort and calling.
“I know people who are sitting in offices today with fire in their bones for something else—but fear won’t let them move,” he told Africa Live News. “I want my journey to show them that sometimes your breakthrough begins where your fear ends.”
Currently, the gospel star is preparing for a major event that marks a new chapter in his ministry. On August 17, 2025, Kofi Owusu Peprah will host a powerful gospel concert at Cedar Mountain Chapel in Accra—a night of praise, testimony, and thanksgiving for how far God has brought him.
The concert is expected to feature guest performances from fellow gospel acts and live ministration that reflects his deeply spiritual journey.
“This is not just another event. It’s a celebration of obedience, of sacrifice, and of God’s faithfulness. I want people to leave that night knowing that when you follow God, you never walk alone,” he said.
Beyond his music, Kofi Owusu Peprah is also an advocate for youth empowerment and entrepreneurship, encouraging young Ghanaians to rise above fear and take bold steps towards their destiny.
“The youth of Ghana are full of talent. But many are sitting on their gifts because they’re afraid to lose a monthly salary or disappoint family expectations,” he said. “But I always say: If it’s God’s will, it’s God’s bill. He’ll take care of you when you step into His plan.”
As his concert date draws near, the story of Kofi Owusu Peprah continues to inspire believers across the country—not just as a musician, but as a man who chose purpose over position, calling over comfort, and ministry over personal gain.
His voice may no longer serve behind closed doors in intelligence—but now, it echoes louder than ever on stages and in churches, drawing people closer to God one song at a time.
