‘My porn addiction began in JHS’ – Yaw Siki opens up on past struggles

In his interview, Gospel musician Yaw Siki disclosed that his journey with pornography addiction commenced during his Junior High School (JHS) years. He recounted that curiosity, sparked by a female friend sharing information about a cassette containing pornographic content, led him to his first exposure to such material. Gradually, his interest developed into a habit, eventually culminating in addiction.

Yaw Siki emphasized that the influence of pornography extended to his sexual experiences and the themes he explored in his hit song, Wo Pe Dodo. The addiction had shaped his understanding of sex and contributed to his inclination towards engaging in sexual activity. Reflecting on this period, Yaw Siki described his hit song as a manifestation of the lustful lifestyle he had developed prior to embracing Christianity.

His former hit song was intricately tied to experiences that originated from a "lustful seed" planted during his formative years. In addition to sharing his personal struggle, Yaw Siki expressed deep concern over the circulation of leaked sexual content on social media, especially regarding young people and students. He noted that such content had been frequently published and shared on platforms like Facebook and X over the past four to five years, often provoking public debate.

Yaw Siki highlighted the potential impact of leaked intimate videos on young individuals who had never encountered pornography, possibly instigating them to explore the habit. He was particularly worried about the situation when the material involved young people or prominent figures, as the widespread sharing could intensify public interest.

Yaw Siki's own experience had played a significant role in shaping his stance against the spread of pornography in Ghana. Having now embraced gospel music, he is dedicated to sharing his Christian faith and explaining the personal transformation he attributes to his journey away from addiction.