By Love Wilhelmina Abanonave
Ghanaian musician Camidoh has revealed that humming Akon’s hit song Lonely while serving as a mass servant in Senior High School led to his dismissal from the role, a moment he says played a key part in shaping his music career.
Speaking in a recent interview, the Sugarcane hitmaker, born Raphael Kofi Attachie, recounted his time at Bishop Herman College, where he served during school masses.
According to Camidoh, the incident happened one evening before prayers when he was humming Akon’s “Lonely”.
“One day before evening prayers, I was humming Akon’s ‘Lonely’ when the sacristan heard me and asked why I was not humming ‘Ave Maria’ but rather a hip-hop song,” he said.
Camidoh said he was subsequently dismissed as a mass servant, with his name later posted as no longer part of the group.
The singer explained that the experience forced him to reflect on his interests and helped him realise his deep passion for music.
Camidoh further revealed that the incident motivated him to dream bigger and work towards becoming a successful musician.
“In that moment, all I thought about was that I would become a star and one day the school would invite me back to perform. Whenever anyone did something bad to me, I always told myself, ‘I will become a star,’” he said.
Camidoh has since gained recognition for songs including Sugarcane, For My Lover, Maria and Ghost, as well as collaborations with several African artistes.
