Ghanaian rapper Ko-Jo Cue has stated that he had to put his music career on hold to heal from depression.

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According to the rapper, he consulted a therapist to guide him through his healing process; however, the decision to put music aside was solely his to make.

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“... I did that by myself. I just was not in a space where I could create anymore at all,” he said during a Joy Showbiz Roundtable discussion.

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The rapper revealed that his depressive state led him to gift all his studio equipment, demonstrating how emotionally detached he had become from music.

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“When I talk about depression, I’m talking about not wanting to see anybody, not wanting to do anything, and not wanting to talk to anybody at any point in time. I gave away all my studio equipment, stopped recording music, didn’t want to engage with anything, and didn’t want to be a part of the day-to-day of life and living,” Ko-Jo Cue expressed.

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He mentioned that sessions with the therapist mostly involved talking about his feelings.

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"Going back in time to also explore certain things that led me to that particular place, but then also teaching me mindfulness, meditation practices, teaching me how to separate things that were happening to me from things that I was imagining and how to be rooted in the now and in reality, and just how to notice when I’m having an episode so that I’ll direct myself towards things that calm me down, things that bring me back to reality,” he explained.

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Ko-Jo Cue earlier disclosed that he embarked on a journey to 5 countries as therapy to protect his mental health.

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“I traveled extensively. At one point, I visited Nigeria, then Kenya, spent some time in the US, and even lived in Italy for a while. My travels took me all over, including various places here. The essence behind that was simple: a change in environment can often clear your head,” he told ZionFelix during an interview.

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Ko-Jo Cue compared the experience to the sense of sanity one feels after tidying up a room.

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“It’s similar to how tidying up your room can enhance your mental clarity. When you are in a new space, your brain is flooded with fresh information to process, leaving little room for overthinking or moping. It helps you reset.”

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The rapper indicated that seeking therapy, nurturing friendships, gardening, and his traveling experience contributed greatly to maintaining his emotional balance.

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He has advised musicians to prioritize mental health, emphasizing the importance of being vulnerable in order to get help when the need arises.

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He asserts that asking for help should be seen as an act of strength rather than weakness.

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For him, acknowledging mental health challenges is a critical step toward personal growth and healing.

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