Pepenazi, the Nigerian singer-turned-pastor, Opeyemi Gbenga Kayode, has opened up about his encounter with drugs and alcohol.

He revealed that he was introduced to illicit substances and alcohol during his time in secular music but was eventually rescued by God.

Contrary to the widespread belief that alcohol and illicit substances enhance creativity, Pepenazi explained that this is 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.”

Recall that Pepenazi’s brother, OAP Do2tun, recently disclosed in an interview that the ‘Illegal’ crooner has dumped secular music and was now a pastor.