Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Kwame Ametepee Tsikata, popularly known as M.anifest, has opened up about his personal beliefs, describing himself as a believer in a higher spiritual force while distancing himself from organised religion.

The acclaimed rapper, known for his lyrical depth and socially reflective music, shared his perspective in an interview where he explored how faith intersects with creativity and human experience.

According to M.anifest, although he does not strictly identify as religious, he strongly believes in a supreme power that guides life and inspires artistic expression.

“I’m a believer. I believe in the Most High. What we do as creatives, especially as musicians, I don’t know how you can do it without having faith in a higher power, because it’s not all calculation. You don’t always know how these things happen,” he said.

He reflected on his early years in music, noting that the scale of his creative output could not have been predicted or planned, attributing such moments to something beyond human control.

“Years ago, when I was a teenager, you could not have told me that in one year I would make more than 200 songs. Where is that coming from? It’s coming from a unique source. There’s something divine about it,” he added.

M.anifest further explained that his engagement with formal religious spaces is limited, although he does not dismiss their importance. He noted that he attends church occasionally, particularly during family-related events, but believes spirituality extends beyond physical places of worship.

“I’m not a very religious person, so I go to church when it’s my mother’s birthday and on a few other occasions. Not particularly. The church is also at home,” he stated.

The rapper also offered a more critical reflection on religion, suggesting that while it can offer guidance and structure, it can also be misused depending on human intent.

“I’ll put it this way: religion can both help and hinder. It’s not religion itself that is problematic, but how it is used. Human beings are mysterious, and we can be corrupt. We’ve even found ways to corrupt faith,” he said.

His comments add to ongoing conversations about spirituality and modern faith practices, especially among creatives who often blend personal belief systems with artistic expression.

Watch the interview below:

I’m not a very religious person, but I am a believer and I have faith.

– M.anifest, Ghanaian rapper and musicianhttps://t.co/ZsvZ0R6Gi6 pic.twitter.com/U1N9Lh2cmk

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Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang