Former rapper and TV host turned motivational speaker, Kush Tracey, has opened up about her three-year sobriety journey, sharing a deeply personal testimony.
In a heartfelt post, Kush reflected on the moment she says changed her life, laying down substance abuse and destructive coping mechanisms.
“Today marks three years since I laid down alcohol, vapes and sheesha, cigarettes, bhang, khat, pills, ecstasy and kuber at the foot of the cross,” she wrote.
Kush was candid about the reality behind her decision, making it clear that sobriety did not come from sudden strength or sheer willpower.
“I didn’t quit because I was suddenly strong,” she admitted. “I have been on a journey of breaking and healing because I finally became honest about my pain and cried out for help from the one true healer.”
She also addressed the deeper roots of addiction, explaining that behaviors such as promiscuity, rebellion, and recklessness were coping mechanisms, not her true identity.
“Psychologically, I’ve learned this: when pain goes unprocessed, it looks for relief — and relief, when repeated, can quietly become a chain,” she shared, describing addiction as a “stronghold” that slowly takes over one’s life.
Her recovery, she explained, has been both spiritual and psychological, adding words of hope to those still battling addiction or inner struggles.
“You are not weak. You are not broken. You are not too far gone,” she encouraged.
Kush Tracey, whose real name is Teresia Ndoti Wambua, is a prominent Kenyan media personality, musician, and transformational coach.
She first gained widespread recognition in the entertainment industry as a secular rapper, becoming well-known for her “refix” of the hit song Dandia, titled Huwezi Nidandia, and other tracks like Ndulu and Mawe.
Her versatile style and use of Sheng (Kenyan slang) helped distinguish her as a unique voice in the Kenyan hip-hop and Afrobeat scenes.
In early 2019, she underwent a significant life transition when she announced she had converted to Christianity.
Following this change, she transitioned from secular music to the gospel industry, releasing songs like God Is In Control.
Alongside her musical shift, she expanded her career into television, notably serving as a host on Switch TV’s popular show Chatspot, where she further solidified her status as a leading media personality in East Africa.
Today, she runs the Kush Tracey Initiative, which aims to mentor and empower young people who have faced difficult circumstances.
She is also a published author and maintains a strong digital presence, sharing motivational content and lifestyle vlogs with her large social media following.