'An ex-president advised me not to participate in politics, but I'll perform on campaign platforms for money' - Sonnie Badu

Ghanaian gospel cum pastor, Sonnie Badu has stated that a former president once advised him against engaging in active politics, citing concerns for his safety.

In an interview on Hitz FM, monitored by GhanaWeb, the Rockhill Chapel founder responded to a question about which political party he would support in the 2024 elections.

He replied, "This side of Africa, we don't understand politics very well, and one ex-president advised me that I should not enter into politics because I can be killed."

The "Okoroko" hitmaker, who has performed on both local and international stages, also mentioned that he would be willing to perform for any politician who reaches out to him with payment.

"If a politician pays me, I will come and sing for them. I have six children, and I have to feed my kids," he added.

Reflecting on his domestic accident in December 2023 that resulted in the loss of two toes, Badu shared how it has affected his hearing.

He expressed sadness over allegations from netizens claiming he was faking his injury for attention.

"It was heartbreaking that people were trolling me on social media, claiming I was faking my injury for traction. But then again, it's quite normal that people fake things for engagement on social media," he said.

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