Popular Ghetto Radio presenter King Kafu recently opened up about his past life of crime and the pivotal moments that led to his reformation.
In an exposé by BBC Africa Eye, which aired on Sunday, Kafu detailed his involvement in criminal activities starting from a young age and his eventual turnaround.
Kafu’s criminal journey began at 15, with petty crimes like snatching bags, eventually escalating to armed robbery.
But his life of crime came to a halt in 2003 when he was arrested and sentenced to four years in prison.
Reflecting on his past, Kafu said, “Upon my release, I discovered many of my friends who were involved in crime had met tragic ends, most of them dying as a result of their criminal lifestyles.”
The harsh realities faced by his peers prompted Kafu to change his ways and advocate for others to do the same.
“No one is born a thief. But even if the youths don’t have work, we are telling them that crime is not good. People should return their illegal guns to the government,” he urged.
King Kafu Transformation
Kafu’s transformation into a youth crusader includes working closely with police officers to help young people abandon their criminal ways.
He aims to offer immunity to those willing to reform, preventing their arrests and promoting a safer community.
“I want the government to be clear with the youth. When they return these things, will they be abducted or supported? I am asking the government to cooperate. These youths want to be shown some love,” he emphasized.
Hosting the morning show, Brekko, on Ghetto Radio, Kafu uses his platform to advocate for positive change among the youth in the slums.
His journey from crime to a respected radio host was not straightforward.
He recalled, “I was wrongly convicted of a crime I did not commit, so I reasoned, since crime or no crime I would still end in jail, why not get jailed for a crime I actually committed.”
Following his release, Kafu started at Ghetto Radio as a messenger and gradually rose to become a presenter.
By Vivian K.