Noah King
Former Peace FM presenter Noah King says he lost control of his life at the height of his radio career, revealing that he spent at least 5 million old cedis, about GH₵500 in today’s currency, every day on drugs and prostitutes. The broadcaster made the confession in an interview on Lawson FM on Wednesday, November 11, 2026, according to GhanaWeb.
Quick Facts
- Who: Eric Noah King, former drive-time presenter at Peace FM
- Where he spoke: An interview on Lawson FM on November 11, 2026
- The claim: He spent “not less than 5 million cedis a day” around 2003, about GH₵500 today, on drugs and prostitutes
- Source of the money: He says politicians and musicians gave him money, and his family was well-off
- Background: He has previously spoken about a 25-year drug addiction and his treatment at Chosen Rehab Centre in Accra
Noah King on Life at Peace FM
Noah King told Lawson FM that joining Peace FM changed him in ways he did not expect. The fame, excitement and money that came with the job, he said, pushed him away from reality.
“When I began working at Peace FM, I lost touch with reality,” he said.
According to him, that lifestyle led him into smoking and heavy spending on drugs and women. He did not hold back on the numbers either.
“5 Million Cedis a Day”
The former presenter said that around 2003, he spent “not less than 5 million cedis a day” on drugs and prostitutes. GhanaWeb reports that this amount is equal to about GH₵500 in the current currency, and that his other expenses were not part of that figure.
For many Ghanaians, that was a huge sum of money at the time. Noah King explained that he could keep up the spending because cash kept flowing to him from different directions.
“Politicians and musicians were giving me money,” he said, adding that his family was also financially comfortable.
With money always within reach, he said he never stopped to think about where his choices would lead. “Because I was having too much fun, I wasted everything on drugs,” he admitted.
A post shared by Ask GH Media on X highlighted his GH₵500-a-day claim:
Former Peace FM presenter Noah King says he spent GH₵500 daily on drugs and prostitutes during his time at the station.
— Ask GH Media (@askghmedia) November 11, 2026
Who Is Noah King?
Eric Noah King was one of the recognisable radio voices of the early 2000s, when he hosted the drive-time show on Peace FM in Accra. Apart from Peace FM, he has also worked with radio stations in Techiman, Brekum, Nkawkaw and Accra, according to an earlier Adom Online report.
He has said he was drawn into radio by Azigiza Jnr., who taught him how to work the turntables.
A Long Battle With Addiction
This is not the first time the broadcaster has spoken openly about drugs. In a March 2023 interview with Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Showbiz A-Z, reported by MyJoyOnline, he said he had used drugs for about 25 years.
He traced the habit to the period after his O’Level education, when a friend suggested heroin mixed with weed to boost his confidence with women. He later became addicted.
In those earlier interviews, he said the addiction got so bad that he sold his belongings, stopped working and spent time in ghettos. He also said he once took money from church offertory to buy crack.
“None of my family members wants to have anything to do with me,” he said at the time.
Rehab and Recovery
Noah King credited prayer and a meeting with Apostle Cobi Gbingor Washington, CEO of Chosen Rehab Centre, for his decision to seek help. In 2023, he said he had been drug-free for 14 months, was receiving treatment at the centre in Accra and had been made its Communications Director.
“I have quit drugs for good,” he declared in that interview. He also described addiction as “a spiritual thing” and said anyone hoping to quit must first be ready to change.
“I needed to eat the humble pie, come down low,” he said of his own journey.
Why Noah King’s Story Matters
His latest account adds to a growing number of Ghanaian entertainers opening up about the private struggles behind their public success. Recently, rapper Kweku Flick also spoke about a dark period, revealing how Sarkodie’s Messiah stopped him from quitting music after his father’s death.
Radio personalities have also been in the spotlight in recent weeks, with Nana Romeo firing back at Nigel Gaisie over a rent claim, while veterans like Okyeame Quophi continue to share stories from the industry’s early days.
Noah King’s confession is a reminder that fame and easy money can hide serious problems. His willingness to speak about his past may encourage others battling addiction to seek help early.
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