Lord Kenya, whose real name is Abraham Philip Akpor Kojo Kenya, is a Ghanaian hiplife musician and rapper. He was born on 17th March 1975 in Juaso, a town in the Ashanti Region of Ghana. Lord Kenya gained prominence in the Ghanaian music industry during the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Early Career:

Lord Kenya’s musical journey began in the early 1990s when he started rapping in the local language (Twi) about various social and life issues. He caught the attention of music enthusiasts and quickly established himself as a talented rapper with a unique style and delivery.

Rise to Fame:

Lord Kenya’s breakthrough came in 1999 when he won the “Best Hiplife Artist” award at the Ghana Music Awards. This victory marked a turning point in his career, and he became one of the most celebrated and influential hiplife artists in Ghana. He was known for his thought-provoking and socially conscious lyrics, which resonated with many fans across the country.

Religious Conversion:

In 2010, Lord Kenya experienced a profound spiritual transformation and decided to quit his music career. He underwent a religious conversion and became a born-again Christian. Following his conversion, he transitioned from being a secular rapper to a gospel musician.

Ministry and Advocacy:

After embracing Christianity, Lord Kenya became an evangelist and started preaching the gospel of Jesus Christ. He also engaged in various philanthropic activities, advocating against drug abuse and promoting clean living among the youth in Ghana.

Personal Life:

Lord Kenya has kept much of his personal life private, and there is limited information available about his family and relationships.

Legacy:

Lord Kenya’s impact on Ghanaian hiplife music cannot be understated. His contributions as a rapper, both in the secular and gospel music scenes, have left a lasting legacy on the Ghanaian music industry. He remains an influential figure in the country, inspiring many with his life story and transformation.

Age, Biography and Wiki

Lord Kenya was born on 19 September, 1978. Discover Lord Kenya’s Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 44 years old?

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Timeline

2010

He had an encounter with the Holy Spirit on 28th October 2010 and has not looked back ever since. He is the leader of the Face of Grace church at Ahodwo in Kumasi.He launched his Gospel album ‘Christlife’ in 2011. He has given up the rights to his hiplife albums and has no interest in their royalties. The switch was not easy in the beginning, especially with his financial status but he was happy with his new life because it would save his soul.

2001

Lord Kenya was nominated as the Artist of the Year while the title track of his second album Sika Baa also nominated as Rap Music of the Year at the first Ghana Music Awards. Winner of the Hiplife Album of the Year at the Ghana Music Award 2001, Best Ghanaian Rap Music Award at the Anansekrom Festival in Canada 2000, as well as a string of nominations elsewhere.

1998

Lord Kenya desired to become a professional musician began at age 17, although he was familiarized with music right after birth. His parents desire was for him to practice law but a performance at his father’s birthday party,made them appreciate his talent.He joined Slip Music in 1998 and released his debut album Sika Card which instantly became one of the nations hits. He has seven albums to his credit; these are: Sika Card, Sika Baa, Yeesom Sika (which topped charts in Ghana), Sika Mpo Fane Ho, Akasieni, Born Again and God Dey.

1978

Abraham Philip Akpor Kojo Kainya (born 19 September 1978), known as Lord Kenya, is an award-winning Ghanaian Hiplife artiste who is currently an Evangelist.