When Agbeko dropped Wototome, it wasn’t just a hit. It was a movement — an unfiltered anthem about survival under the scorching sun. His flow was sharp, his delivery magnetic, and for a moment, it looked like nothing could stop his rise.
But fast-forward to today, and the contrast is heartbreaking.
In a raw, deeply personal interview with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM, Agbeko revealed how his life unraveled — from music fame to sleeping on the streets, from being a star to begging for food.
“I Sleep Everywhere.”
Andy Dosty, a veteran of honest interviews, admitted he didn’t even recognize Agbeko when he saw him the day before the show. The transformation — physically and emotionally — was that drastic.
“I beg for food. I beg for clothes. I sleep everywhere,” Agbeko said quietly. “Some people want to help, but when they learn I’m homeless, they get scared.”
He explained that he has no stable place to live and survives by asking strangers for work, food, or support. “My way of life scares them,” he said, referencing how people shy away when they see how far he’s fallen.
Where It All Went Wrong
Andy didn’t hold back, and neither did Agbeko. When asked directly how things spiraled, his answer was as simple as it was devastating:
“I was doing drugs.”
It began after performing at the MTN Aria Show on Oxford Street. There, he met a woman — a new girlfriend — who introduced him to substance use.
“She was from the UK,” he explained. “Her father brought her to Ghana to clean up. But it got worse. She was sent back, and I just continued the life.”
When asked how he could afford the drugs, Agbeko admitted: “Maybe someone gives me 50 cedis. I break it down — eat a little, use a little to get high.”
The Money Stopped, and So Did Everything Else
At one point, Agbeko was earning from music. Not millions, but enough to live.
“I split my earnings into three parts: bills, music, and food,” he said. “But when the shows stopped, the hustle stopped. And I couldn’t keep up.”
He tried to pivot. He sold clothes and bags, sometimes door-to-door. But eventually, the money dried up — and so did the rent. He ended up on the streets.
Even worse, Agbeko now suffers from memory loss, which he believes is tied to his drug use.
“Sometimes I forget people I know well. They think I’m ignoring them or being proud, but I’m not. I just can’t remember.”
The Turning Point — Live on Air
Right there in the Hitz FM studio, Andy Dosty made a game-changing call. He reached out to Pastor Washington, head of Chosen Rehab Center, a facility known for helping artists like Red Eye get clean and rebuild.
Pastor Washington didn’t hesitate.
“There’s no amount of drugs that will satisfy you,” he said. “Agbeko hasn’t hit rock bottom — the grace of God has found him.”
He offered to accept Agbeko immediately into rehab. The facility even has a recording studio, so artists can heal and reconnect with their gift through music.
Agbeko’s response was clear:
“Chosen feels like home. I’m ready for change. This is not how I planned my life.”
But Rehab Isn’t Enough
Agbeko made one plea that hit hard:
“I need a place to live after rehab. That’s my freedom.”
He explained that after a previous rehab stint, he had nowhere to go and ended up back on the street — back to addiction.
This time, he says, he’s serious. He wants help — not just detox, but real, lasting support. A roof over his head. A safe space to rebuild.
Where Are His Industry Friends?
Andy asked the question everyone was thinking:
Where are your music friends now?
Agbeko mentioned names like Yaa Pono, Kwaw Kese, and Edem. He once lived with Kwaw Kese and performed alongside others.
But now?
“No, I haven’t really gone to them in these times,” he said quietly.
The unspoken truth? When the fame fades, some friendships do too.
A Glimmer of Hope
Despite everything, Agbeko hasn’t given up on faith.
For the past three months, he’s been attending Holy Hill Church, where he says members have fed him and even given him clothes.
“Even the clothes I’m wearing now were given to me by the church,” he told Andy.
It’s not everything. But it’s something. A sign that people still care.
Andy Dosty’s Final Plea
Andy closed the interview with a powerful appeal — not just for Agbeko, but for everyone listening:
“Support us to support him. The next time he comes here, I want to hear a testimony that God has touched him. I believe Agbeko can bounce back.”
It wasn’t a showbiz moment. It was real. Human. Urgent.
What Happens Next?
Agbeko is now being checked into Chosen Rehab Center.
He says he’s ready. He wants to recover. But he needs more than treatment — he needs a roof, a job, and a second chance.
This story isn’t just about one artist. It’s a mirror for the music industry — and society at large. Behind every hit song is a human being. And sometimes, that human breaks.
Agbeko reminds us that talent alone isn’t enough. But with truth, help, and grace — a comeback is possible.
How You Can Help
If you want to support Agbeko’s recovery and rebuilding:
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📍 Contact Chosen Rehab Center
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🙏 Reach out to Holy Hill Church
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💰 Donate, offer shelter, or services through verified, local sources
Let’s not wait until we’re mourning another talent. Let’s help write the comeback story — while we still can.
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