Ghanaian rapper Agbeko has shared a deeply personal story about how he fell into drug addiction, revealing that it began through a romantic relationship years ago.
Speaking in an interview with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz on Tuesday, October 28, Agbeko recalled how a woman he met after performing on Oxford Street introduced him to drug use.
According to the rapper, the encounter happened during an MTN Areeba show, where he met a woman who later became his girlfriend. What started as a simple romantic relationship, however, turned into a life-altering experience.
“It was through a female friend I met performing at a show on Oxford Street — the MTN Areeba show. After the show, I met a female friend… she became my girlfriend, and she introduced me to it,” Agbeko revealed.
He explained that the woman was a Ghanaian based in the UK, who had been sent back to Ghana by her father in hopes of helping her overcome her drug addiction. Unfortunately, her condition worsened instead of improving.
“She wasn’t from here; she was living in the UK. Because of drugs, her father brought her down to change, but it became worse,” he said. “Excuse me to say, the junkie life here be weak and dirty, so she was sent back.”
Although the relationship eventually ended, Agbeko admitted that he continued using drugs for some time afterward. The two lost contact, but the impact of the relationship lingered, leaving him battling addiction on his own.
When asked if drugs were expensive to acquire, the rapper replied, “Somewhat, yes somewhat,” implying that while accessibility varied, the habit itself was draining both emotionally and financially.
Agbeko’s candid revelation sheds light on the rising issue of substance abuse among young entertainers in Ghana. His story serves as a cautionary tale about how easily one can fall into addiction — often not through deliberate choice, but through emotional influence or peer pressure.
In sharing his experience, Agbeko joins a growing number of artists who are using their platforms to discuss mental health, addiction, and recovery. His openness has sparked conversations about the need for greater awareness, support systems, and rehabilitation initiatives for those struggling with substance abuse in the Ghanaian entertainment industry.
