Multiple Grammy-nominated musician, Rocky Dawuni, has opened up about the early spiritual experiences that shaped his path as an artist, revealing that his calling to use music as a form of ministry began in childhood.
Speaking on Starr Chat with Bola Ray on Thursday, July 17, 2025, Dawuni reflected on his journey from preaching in a makeshift church at age seven to becoming a global musical voice rooted in spirituality and African identity.
“I actually started a church when I was a kid in the barrack. I was like 7 years old,” he said. “I got all the kids to go and cut like palm fronds and they built the church in the back. I would gather them and I’ll preach from the Bible.”
Dawuni shared that his deep spiritual interest led him to read the Bible every night and take part in Catholic catechism classes, which further laid the foundation for his faith.
“So my religious kind of education started from there. But I was always interested in the source, and that has also led me throughout the years.”
He described his musical ministry as a natural outgrowth of this early foundation, saying:
“The search for God was early. And then the sense, the strong sense to minister with the music also kind of merged… because reggae music already had those elements of spirituality, also the dedication to Africa.”
For Dawuni, music became a vehicle not only for creative expression but for delivering messages of identity, faith, and unity.
“If God created man in His own image, you can’t be a Black man and worship a white God. You have to worship God in your own image.”
He added that spirituality continues to guide his life and work. Over the years, he has worshipped and performed at global religious sites including the Vatican, Al-Aqsa Mosque, and the Wailing Wall.
“My music is informed by spirituality… spirituality is finding wherever God manifested in God’s diversity. And I try to find God.”
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Rocky Dawuni’s story is a testament to how purpose, faith, and artistry can intertwine to create a message that resonates across borders and beliefs.
Source: Starrfm.com.gh
