I don’t drink but I won’t reduce Christianity to that debate - Kaywa

On the subject of alcohol and Christianity, David Kojo Kyei (Kaywa) takes a position that is both personal and measured.

“I don’t drink alcohol. I don’t believe in it,” he stated in an interview with MzGee. However, the renowned sound engineer who is also a pastor, is equally clear that he does not centre his ministry around policing such lifestyle choices.

For Kaywa, the conversation about alcohol has become one of many distractions that pull attention away from the core message of the Christian faith.

Rather than framing the issue strictly as a matter of right or wrong, he approaches it from the perspective of consequence and personal responsibility. He emphasised that certain habits — including alcohol consumption — can have adverse effects on the body, which he believes should be treated with care.

Referencing scripture, he pointed to the idea of presenting one’s body as a “living sacrifice,” suggesting that lifestyle choices should align with long-term well-being.

At the same time, he resists turning such matters into defining benchmarks of faith.

“I don’t spend time on whether it is spiritually right or wrong,” he explained. “What I focus on is the original message.”

That message, in his view, is centred on Christ and not on a checklist of behaviours used to measure spiritual standing.

Kaywa’s stance reflects a broader theme in his ministry: a shift away from rule-based Christianity toward one focused on transformation. While he holds personal convictions, he avoids imposing them as universal standards that determine belonging.