Rapper Ko-Jo Cue has opened up about how traveling to various parts of the world helped him cope with depression brought on by persistent “traumatic experiences.”
Speaking to Graphic Showbiz, the Rich Dad, Poor Dad hitmaker refrained from providing too many details about his challenges, assuring fans that he would reveal more in his “upcoming projects.”
“In 2020 and 2021, I faced two back-to-back traumatic experiences that pushed me to my limits. I’m intentionally withholding some details as they relate closely to my upcoming projects—both in theme and execution,” Ko-Jo Cue shared.
He noted that the COVID-19 pandemic worsened his struggles and ultimately prompted him to seek medical help.
“Those events happening so closely together, alongside the pressures of COVID, became overwhelming. It was this situation that drove me to seek therapy and address the challenges I was facing,” he said.
He continued, “I traveled extensively. At one point, I visited Nigeria, then Kenya, spent some time in the U.S., and even lived in Italy for a while. My travels took me all over, including various places here. The idea was simple: a change of environment can often clear your head.”
“It’s similar to how tidying up your room can enhance your mental clarity. When you’re in a new space, your brain is flooded with fresh information to process, leaving little room for overthinking or moping. It helps you reset.”
Linford Kennedy Amankwaa, known professionally as Ko-Jo Cue, emphasized that therapy, friendship, and gardening were among the key factors that helped him manage his emotions and remain steady during the turmoil.
He explained that he chose to speak out about his struggles to encourage others to seek help and to remind them that they are not alone.