By Nash Bliss Gh
Date: 26/05/2025
Ghanaian rapper Kojo Cue is advocating for a healthier music industry, one that openly addresses the mental well-being of its creatives.
In a recent interview with Graphic Showbiz, the rapper shared personal insights into his journey with mental health and called on fellow musicians to take their emotional wellness seriously.
Kojo Cue, born Linford Kennedy Amankwaa, revealed that the years 2020 and 2021 were especially challenging, as he endured two life-altering events in quick succession. Combined with the global stress brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, these experiences became a breaking point.
“Those years were some of the hardest I’ve ever lived through,” Cue said. “What I experienced was deeply personal, and while I’m holding back on the details for now, I can say they changed the way I saw myself and the world.”
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Cue turned to therapy and travel to navigate the storm. His healing journey took him across Africa, Europe, and the U.S., including stops in Nigeria, Kenya, the United States, Italy, and various regions within Ghana. “Being in new spaces helped me think differently. It was like hitting a mental refresh button,” he shared.
Along with therapy, the rapper leaned into self-care practices like nurturing friendships and gardening, which played crucial roles in regaining his balance.
Addressing his time away from music, Cue stressed that his absence wasn’t a disappearance, but a meaningful pause. “That period of silence was about healing and rediscovering myself,” he explained. “Every step I took away from the stage added to the person I am today.”
Now re-entering the spotlight, Kojo Cue is calling for a shift in how the music industry handles mental health. He believes that vulnerability should be seen as strength, and artists should never feel ashamed to seek help.
“Taking care of your mind is just as important as honing your craft,” he said. “We need to create a space where vulnerability isn’t feared but embraced.”
As Kojo Cue returns with renewed purpose, he hopes his story will encourage other creatives to prioritize their mental health, speak up, and know they’re not alone.
