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Rev. Azigiza Jnr, God’s own piece of work!
Born Victor Kpakpo Addo, his name Azigiza Jnr. resonates with the arts and entertainment circle as a professional dancer, musician and celebrated disc jockey who was on top of his game in the early 90s.
His hit songs, stage performance and dexterity on the turntable warmed the hearts of both young and old and earned him local and international recognition in that era.
But even after abandoning ‘worldly pleasures’ some 24 years ago to take up the cross, he continues to be an inspiration and stands out as a robust personality who was determined to make his future brighter than the past.
Rev Azigiza Jnr. and his wife, Mrs Trudy Edith Addo, currently lead the Citizen Fellowship Church at Basket Bus Stop on the Spintex Road in Accra with the vision of drawing people closer to God and helping them fulfil their destinies.
Interacting with The Spectator after the ‘Old School Mash Up Service’ on Sunday, June 5, 2022, at the church premises, the preacher man reflected on his life and career, the experience of shepherding his flock for the past two years as well as the prospects of an upcoming television show dubbed: ‘Testimony.’
Christian journey
Prior to starting the fast-growing and lively fellowship, Rev. Azigiza Jnr. served 16 years under his former pastor, Rev. Dr. Ebenezer Marmah Markwei of Living Streams Ministries International in Accra.
The journey to becoming a born-again Christian, according to him, was a “gradual process” made possible by his ability to start and excel at anything he sets his mind to do.
He said the test of giving his life to Christ was in the reluctance and doubt some people had in accepting him into Christendom.
“I was a young boy, when I said I wanted to start music and I did it. I said I wanted to become Africa’s No.1 disc jockey and I did it.
“My challenge as a born again was the fact that I was left hanging. The secular [world] knew I was no longer with them but the Gospel also saw me too demonic; they did not think God could save me to be with them,” he noted.
Be it as it may, he said, God’s validation remained superior to human perception, therefore, the cynicism rather spurred him on to execute the spiritual assignment unabated.
“The first time I went to a church to preach, a lot of people did not turn up because they knew Azigiza was coming but when I finished preaching, the few that came changed their perception [about me],” he added.
Citizen Fellowship
The Entrepreneur and Multimedia Consultant agreed the job of a Lead Pastor could be quite daunting but it was still “a worthy cause” as he was involved in all aspects of church management compared with his days as a Junior or Associate Pastor.
Rev. Azigiza quoted Ephesians 2:19: “Consequently, you are no longer foreigners and strangers, but fellow citizens with God’s people and also members of his household,” to explain how the name of the church ‘Citizen Fellowship’ was derived.
He said the congregation with the tagline “God Chasers, Hope Restorers and Society Impacters”, was unique because “the word of God is kept real, radical and tight.”
In addition to preaching the Gospel, he envisions the church becoming “a complete institution” to undertake other progressive initiatives to impact the lives of members and society positively.
Career
Rev. Azigiza was trained on the job as a presenter and DJ. He hosted shows including ‘Music for Your Dancing Feet’ on Ghana Broadcasting Corporation and Joy Fm before travelling to the United States of America.
Paying reverence to his mentor, Kwasi Kyei Darkwah popularly called KKD and other individuals, he attributed his fame to the “hunger for success” in the early days.
Asked about his current taste for music, the “Kehinka” and “Medo Wo Abena” singer said he paid attention to the lyrics of a wide range of secular music so he could provide good counsel to the youth in his church and beyond.
Testimony
The soon-to-be aired “Testimony” show, he said, would dramatise the experience of individuals from diverse backgrounds as they share their true stories that reflect the magnitude of God’s intervention in their lives.
Having been married for the past 20 years, the father of two identified tolerance, understanding, patience and the influence of spiritual role models as some of the ingredients of his lasting union.
“The road ahead is still long and we will continue to keep it [the marriage] God’s way”, he stressed.
Rev. Azigiza the author of the book “And So What”? published in 2018, said he intended empowering more readers through future write-ups. Part of the 92-page book captures a harrowing moment when he was nearly lynched for a petty theft he did not commit.
The anointed man of God who uses his personal experiences to coach his mentees through the “Azigiza Mentors You” initiative points out in his narrative that: “While we may never be able to go back into time and change the grey moments in our past, we always have the opportunity to make our today and tomorrow a better one.”
Advice
Acknowledging the role of good parental guidance in the overall development of an individual, he observed that “God has a Master Plan for everyone, therefore, young people should not be swayed by negative social norms.”
“Don’t make society define you because society did not create you. God has special plans for you so don’t jump the gun, continue to walk in the fear of God, keep your ways pure and your time would surely come,” he emphasised.
By Ernest Nutsugah
The professor who spends his days exploring the intricacies of African languages found himself at the centre of a different kind of lesson on Friday, October 2, 2026. 
This time, there were no lecture notes, academic arguments or university classrooms. Instead, there was the weight of tradition, the rhythm of a community celebration and the solemnity of an oath at a royal palace.
Professor Ọbádélé Kambon, a full Professor of African Linguistics at the University of Ghana, was enstooled as Apagyahene and Sunsum Ɔsahene of Akuapem Mampong in the Eastern Region in a ceremony that brought academia and traditional authority together.
For the professor, the occasion was more than a new title. It was a moment that connected his academic interests in African languages and indigenous knowledge with the living traditions of an Akan community.
The day’s events unfolded through a series of customary observances. Kambon was first taken to the compounds of the Ɔkyeamehene and Gyasehene, where the preparations for his installation continued.
Then came the application of hyire, the white kaolin powder associated with traditional rites.
With the customary proceedings underway, the new chief was lifted onto the shoulders of celebrants and carried along the main thoroughfare of Akuapem Mampong.
The procession transformed the streets into a public stage for a ceremony rooted in the community’s traditional institutions.
There was something striking about the image, a university professor, accustomed to the measured language of academic discourse, being carried through the town in a display of traditional recognition.
Yet the celebration was not complete with the procession.
A ram was sacrificed at the Mamponghene’s compound before Kambon was taken to the palace, to swear the oath associated with his new offices.
The ceremony brought him formally into his roles as Apagyahene and Sunsum Ɔsahene.
Beyond the colourful proceedings, the titles themselves carry layers of historical meaning.
Kambon in his research explores the historical connections between Apagya and Akan political and military organisation.
Accounts cited in his work linked Apagya to an asafo, or military company, while historical writing traces an Apagya stool in Asante to the reign of Opoku Ware I in the eighteenth century.
These historical associations offer a glimpse into the institutions that have shaped Akan society over generations, although they do not automatically define the precise responsibilities of the office in Akuapem Mampong.
Kambon’s own professional life reflects a similar interest in preserving and examining African knowledge.
His work encompasses Akan language structure, naming practices across the Black world, proverbs and indigenous intellectual traditions.
Through Abibitumi, the platform he founded, he also promotes language learning, scholarship and cultural engagement.
But tradition was only one part of the story that day.
When the formal ceremony gave way to a reception, the occasion expanded into a celebration of three milestones: Kambon’s enstoolment, his promotion to full professor and his daughter Ama’s admission to the University of Ghana.
The gathering therefore carried a personal significance that went beyond the honours bestowed on one man. 
It celebrated professional advancement, the continuation of family aspirations and a connection to cultural heritage.
For a father, seeing a daughter gain admission to the same university where he holds a distinguished academic position offered another reason to celebrate.
For the professor, the moment placed family achievement alongside his own professional and traditional milestones.
Kambon had already established a place in the traditional life of Akuapem Mampɔn through an earlier installation as Banmuhene Kyidɔmhene, recorded in 2017.
His latest enstoolment adds another chapter to that relationship.
In Akuapem Mampɔn, the day brought together the university, the palace and the family table in one celebration. And for Kambon, the journey from the lecture room to the traditional procession showed how scholarship, cultural responsibility and family achievement could converge in a single memorable occasion.
By Enoch Ntiamoah Siaw
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