Ghanaian highlife star Kuami Eugene has revealed that despite his rise in secular music, he still sees himself as a minister of God.
In an interview on Joy Prime, the award-winning artiste shared that his musical and spiritual journey began in the church, where he was nurtured and trained. “I’m still a minister of God. My transition started in church, where I learned everything—from playing the piano and guitar to drums,” he said. “Even while schooling, I was actively involved in church music. The exposure wasn’t like what I have now, but the passion was always there.”
He recalled a pivotal moment in his life when a trip to the Volta Region for a gospel convention changed his path. Invited by a female friend who was a pupil teacher at the time, the event became a major turning point. “That was when I got my first pay for a performance. I was known as Minister Eugene Marfo then,” he noted.
Soon after, he was selected to compete in MTN Hitmaker, where he placed third, eventually landing a deal with Lynx Entertainment—kickstarting his mainstream music career.
Kuami Eugene credited God, his family, and mentors like Richie Mensah and Eric Goka for their support. Today, he’s one of Ghana’s most celebrated musicians, with hits like Angela, Wish Me Well, Open Gate, and Monica, and multiple accolades including Artiste of the Year and Highlife Artiste of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.