Kainya (born 19 September 1978), known as Lord Kenya, is a former Ghanaian Hiplife artist who is currently an Evangelist.[1][2] He is best known for his hits such as "Enyom No" and "Medo."
About
editLord Kenya was born to an Nzema father from Sanzule and an Asante mother from Fumesua in Kumasi both in Ghana. He earned the name Lord Kenya.[3]
Education
editHe began his primary education at Central International School and had his Secondary education at Anglican Senior High School, Kumasi in the Ashanti Region and Nkwatia Secondary School in the Eastern Region of Ghana. He then did his sixth form at the Mpraeso Secondary School in the Eastern Region of Ghana. At the Kumasi Anglican Senior High School, he was the 400m and 110m hurdles top athlete.[3]
Career
editLord 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.[3] 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.[4]
Awards
editLord 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.[1] 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.
Conversion and Ministry
editHe had an encounter with the Holy Spirit on 28 October 2010 and has not looked back ever since.[5] He is the leader of the Face of Grace Covenant Temple at Ahodwo in Kumasi.[6] He launched his Gospel album 'Christlife' in 2011.[7] He has given up the rights to his hiplife albums and has no interest in their royalties.[8] 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.[9]
References
edit- ^ "See me rise to head pastor - Lord Kenya speaks of revelation". Graphic online. Graphic Online. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- ^ "Lord Kenya". Ghana Celebrities. Ghana Celebrities. Retrieved 7 January 2017.
- ^ a b c "Lord Kenya Abraham Philip Akpor Kojo Kain,". www.ghanaweb.com. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
- ^ "Abraham Philip Akpor Kojo Kenya, Lord Kenya".
- ^ "Lord Kenya celebrates eight years as Born Again in eight days". Modern Ghana. Retrieved 2020-04-28.
- ^ "Support me if you love me – Lord Kenya". Graphic Showbiz Online. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Lord Kenya stirs emotions at gospel album launch". MyJoyOnline.com. 2011-12-11. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "I'm no more interested in royalties from my albums - Lord Kenya". Prime News Ghana. 2019-04-02. Retrieved 2020-05-07.
- ^ "Lord Kenya talks about his struggles since he became born again". Prime News Ghana. 2018-10-24. Retrieved 2020-05-12.
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