Ghanaian R&B and Afrobeats sensation Raphael Camidoh Kofi Attachie, known professionally as Camidoh, has revealed the emotional inspiration behind his new song, “Your Ghost”, from the recently released ‘Trustn God’ EP.
According to the BET-nominated artist, the track was inspired by the memory of a close childhood friend whom he lost at a young age, a friend he never had the chance to properly mourn or open up to.
The deeply personal revelation was made in a documentary produced in collaboration with Pulse Ghana.
In the film, Camidoh offers an intimate glimpse into the man behind the music, candidly exploring the personal battles, emotional breakthroughs, and reflections that have shaped both his artistry and the new EP.
“It’s more about my close friend when I was young. My close friend and I used to just play around. He didn’t really talk too much, you know, and I lost him. I never really got to mourn.
“Sometimes I’m in a session, and I turn around thinking that my friend was down, like, oh, what do you think? I would like to ask somebody what they thought about this line. That’s where that was coming from.”
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Camidoh also recalled an emotional moment in the studio that led to the creation of the song. He described what felt like a spiritual connection with his late friend, an encounter that urged him to speak through music.
“One time I was in my studio at dawn and that’s when I had a heavy hit. It was so heavy on my heart because I just felt like I hadn’t made a song. It almost felt like it was my friend talking to me. He’s like, I know you miss me, but you haven’t really, like, spoken about our situation. So I said, you know what? I’m going to use this opportunity to make a record that people could really use when they’re missing someone, their friends and their family.”
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The six-track EP includes a collaboration with Ghanaian Dancehall star Stonebwoy. It presents an introspective journey through Camidoh’s struggles with mental health, emotional lows, and a quest for spiritual grounding.
From losing a childhood friend to rediscovering his purpose through music, ‘Trustn God’ is a moving portrayal of pain, growth, and healing.
Camidoh Finds True Voice In Singing
The Ghanaian musician opened up about why he abandoned rap to pursue a career in singing, saying the former became too demanding for him.
The ‘Sugarcane’ hitmaker said that while he initially enjoyed rapping, the pressures of keeping up with the craft were overwhelming.
“I just felt that rap became a lot of work for me because, as time went on, I had to be reading a lot. I had to be doing so much work. It was like ‘ei this bar is not strong oo’ because the bar is always being raised, so that was a lot of work for me.”
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Camidoh explained that his decision was also influenced by the challenges of being an independent artist at the time.
“It’s not like we had big labels that were signing us, and when you are signed, everything else is done for you. It’s like, bro, we are hustling for ground up, so there is no time for luxury. I am not here to say I am writing raps to catch up. I can actually do this one. I can produce and I can sing. And the singing comes to me easily.”
Camidoh
Camidoh, whose real name is Raphael Camidoh Kofi Attachie, rose to fame with his 2020 single ‘For My Lover’ and later gained international recognition with his 2021 hit ‘Sugarcane’ and its popular remix featuring Mayorkun, King Promise, and Darkoo.
His music blends Afropop, R&B, and highlife influences, making him one of Ghana’s most versatile young acts.
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