Former rap icon-turned-evangelist Lord Kenya has expressed admiration for fast-rising Ghanaian rapper King Paluta, saying the young artiste reminds him of his own early days in the music industry.
Speaking in an interview on Kessben FM, Lord Kenya—known in private life as Abraham Philip Akpor Kojo Kainya—praised King Paluta’s lyrical energy and delivery, noting striking similarities with his youthful self.
“One young artiste who reminds me of my early music days is King Paluta. His flow and energy are very much like how I used to sound when I started out,” he shared.
Although he stepped away from secular music over a decade ago to fully embrace his Christian faith, Lord Kenya emphasized that his musical gift remains intact.
“I’ve never stopped making music; it’s a talent God blessed me with. I’d be open to doing a song with King Paluta—but only on one condition: he must accept Christ as his personal Lord and Saviour. Then we can create a gospel song together to glorify God,” he said.
Lord Kenya shot to fame in the late 1990s with chart-topping hits such as Sika Baa, earning him a place among Ghana’s musical greats. Known for his commanding stage presence and lyrical depth, he won several awards including Hiplife Album of the Year and gained international recognition.
Originally from Kumasi, Lord Kenya showed potential in both athletics and music during his school years. Though his family hoped he would study law, his passion for music ultimately won.
In 2010, at the peak of his career, he underwent a life-changing spiritual awakening, gave his life to Christ, and renounced secular music. Today, he ministers as an evangelist, using his life story as a testimony of transformation and divine purpose.