Rush The High Priest, born Jeffrey Nana Kweku Coleman, is an accomplished Ghanaian hip hop
and Afropop songwriter, rapper, and singer. Raised in a nurturing environment by his
grandmother, Rebecca Oduro Frimpong, and his mom, Jacqueline Nkrumah, Rush’s formative
years were steeped in Christian values, which shaped his innovative musical style that weaves
in rich cultural themes.
As an artist, Rush is dedicated to elevating Ghanaian music to a global platform and positively
influencing the attitudes and behaviors of his listeners, most importantly the younger
generation. Rush’s passion for the youth is to indoctrinate a lifestyle of faith, keep them
kingdom minded, and empower them to know that they can still love God and be creative.
A pivotal achievement in Rush’s career was being the first Ghanaian gospel artist to perform at
the prestigious Ghana Meets Naija annual event. This milestone has solidified his status within
the music fraternity and has opened doors for further international collaborations.
His acclaimed discography features several hit singles with local Ghanaian and American artists,
including, Let God be God, featuring Nana Yaw Ofori-Atta (Ghana), Can’t Leave, featuring Cru
Alxndr (America), Stubborn, featuring VerbPro (America), Transformation, featuring Jonah
Daniel (America), Higher, Bragging Rights, Saara, Up and Grateful, M’bra, I’m Breathing, and
many others.
With a bright future ahead, Rush The High Priest remains a powerful presence in the music
industry, ensuring that each project resonates with both personal significance and broad
appeal. As he continues to push the boundaries of his musical expression, audiences can expect
exceptional artistry and impactful messages that showcase his commitment to his craft and
heritage.