God delivered me from alcohol, illicit drugs, and smoking – Nigerian Singer turned Pastor, Pepenazi shares

Opeyemi Gbenga Kayode, known as Pepenazi, a Nigerian singer-turned-pastor, has shared his testimony of being liberated from smoking, alcohol, and illicit drugs by God’s grace.

He revealed that his exposure to alcohol and drugs occurred during his time in the secular music scene. Contrary to the widespread belief that these substances enhance creativity, Pepenazi emphasized that it’s a misconception.

Speaking in a video message shared via his Instagram page, Pepenazi said, “God delivered me from alcohol, illicit drugs and smoking. There’s a lie that the devil sells, for those who know, I had a career in the secular music industry for about a decade. And even before I became a professional artist, while I was still in the university, there’s this lie that the devil sells to you that before you can feel really better while you’re recording and even while you’re engaging with the opposite sex, the best way is to get high.

“And the devil sold this lie through me. That was how I started drinking alcohol and engaging in things that did not glorify the name of God.”