Ghanaian preacher and gospel artist Sonnie Badu residing in the US recently shared his struggle with severe depression.

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He described isolating himself for long periods in his office, grappling with overwhelming feelings and contemplating self-harm.

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Despite these dark times, the well-being of his six young children provided him with the motivation to persevere.

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In an interview with Asempa FM, Sonnie Badu credited Rev. Eastwood Anaba for playing a pivotal role in his recovery, revealing that God had shown the esteemed pastor his plight.

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Badu reflected on his six-month battle with depression, noting instances where he would sit in his dimly lit office for up to 12 hours without speaking to anyone.

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Writing a song during this period became a form of expression for him. He recounted, “The thought of harming myself did cross my mind, but my children kept me grounded.

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The last thing I wanted was for them to suffer because of me. Managing bills and expenses, especially after purchasing a home, was daunting.

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I turned to prayer, sought guidance, and ultimately found redemption through Rev. Eastwood’s support.”

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“I battled depression for almost six months. Sometimes, I would stay in my office alone for 12 hours with the lights off, not wanting to talk to anyone. It was really bad, but during that time, I wrote a song. The thought of harming myself crossed my mind once or twice.

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“But thinking about my six children made it difficult. They are young, and if something happened to me, that would be my biggest concern. That thought gave me hope. The painful part was having to pay my bills, and you know how the US system is. All the bills come after buying a house. I had to pray, lay hands, and seek counseling. Rev. Eastwood was the one God used to redeem me,” he stated.

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