Perez Musik: From Struggles to Songs of Strength
In Accra’s soulful gospel scene, Frank Tagoe, better known as Perez Musik, emerges as a true force of redemption and creativity. With experiences that span addiction and heartbreak to cinematic worship and heartfelt anthems, Perez blends Ghanaian highlife with spiritual depth, offering not only songs of praise but also narratives of healing. His journey from barrooms to breakthroughs defines the essence of “Perez”, triumph in divine grace.
Early Life &
Calling
Although raised in the church, Tagoe once walked a rugged path, struggling with addiction to alcohol, nicotine, and nightlife, saying even he viewed it as a “disease” until surrendering his life to Christ.
His transformation began during a moment of despair in a bar when an older woman unexpectedly prophesied a truth that deeply stirred him, sparking his return to spiritual roots and creative calling.
Musical Journey & Ministry
Perez’s debut album, Tenacity, marked his official entry into Ghana’s gospel scene and earned him a Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) nomination even as early as 2016. He’s not only a singer but also a filmmaker and worship leader, founder and lead minister at The Rhema City of Worship, a creative Christian youth ministry where artistry and faith meet.
His signature style fuses hiplife, highlife, and urban gospel, crafting powerful worship that moves the heart and soul. Fluent in Ga, he naturally composes and performs in his native tongue while also incorporating English and Twi, reflecting both authenticity and broader appeal.
Hits That Echo Across
Ghana and Beyond
His discography brims with vibrant worship tracks including:
- Blema Tesaa (“Rock of Ages” in Ga/English)—a heartfelt bilingual worship song that has won extensive airplay and acclaim.
Other well-loved tracks: Tse Ofe, Purge Me, I Exalt You, Amen, Words Are Not Enough (ft. Ps. Edwin Dadson), Shake It (ft. Kingzkid), Suddenly, If Eno Bi God (ft. Esaias), Covered (ft. Henry Adam x Revy Highness), and Have Your Way.
By 2024, his impact continued: he was nominated among the top gospel artists at the Ghana Music Awards and recognized for songs like Kaafo and Don’t Cry, the latter earning nominations in both Songwriter of the Year and Male Vocal Performance categories
Voice of Compassion
& Advocacy
Beyond the music, Perez has used his platform for meaningful advocacy. In a poignant account, he revealed how his family spent GH₵2,800 weekly to source blood for his mother’s cancer treatment, an ordeal that inspired him to champion voluntary blood donation as a lifesaving cause
Rise to Prominence
& Public Worship Presence
Performing at major Ghanaian gospel platforms, Perez has
graced events like Adom Praiz, one of Accra’s premier gospel concerts, held at
the Perez Dome alongside international stars.
The Enduring Mission: A Conclusion
Perez Musik is a profound example of an artist whose career is a direct extension of his life’s mission. He is more than a musician; he is a leader, a mentor, and a visionary. His work, whether through his soul-stirring songs, his filmmaking, or his youth ministry, The Rhema City of Worship, is driven by a singular purpose: to inspire hope and empower a new generation of creatives to use their gifts for a higher cause.
A Quick-Bio Snapshot
Full Name: Frank Nii Okai Tagoe
Stage Name: Perez Musik
(“breakthrough”)
Origins: Greater Accra Region, Ghana
Role: Multi-disciplinary gospel
artist, songwriter, producer, filmmaker, worship leader
Education: Attended Mfantsipim
School; holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Film from the National Film and
Television Institute
Signature Style: Urban gospel
infused with hiplife and highlife; multilingual (Ga, Twi, English)
Career Highlights:
- Tenacity (debut album) – VGMA nomination
- Award-winning hit Hewale Lala – VGMA Songwriter &
Male Vocal Performance of the Year 2023
- Powerful singles: Blema Tesaa, Kaafo, Don’t
Cry – multiple award nominations
- Leadership: Founder and minister of The Rhema City of Worship
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