YAW SIKI
Yaw Siki, who is now known to many as Brother Yaw, is an inspirational personality in Ghana’s music and spiritual world. Yaw Siki is no longer known for being a highlife musician and rapper but is passionately known as a devoted Evangelist, preaching the Christian Gospel. His journey has been one of transformation, endurance, and purpose, as he inspires many.
Profile Summary of Isaac Okai
Real Name: Isaac Okai
Age: 38 years (May 22, 1986)
Nationality: Ghanaian
Birthplace: Tema, Accra.
Home Town: Aburi, in the Eastern Region.
Social Media:
Facebook: Isaac Okai (Yaw Siki)
Instagram: @brotherokai5
X (Twitter): @Yawsikigh
His Early Life and Family
Isaac Okai was born on May 22, 1986, in Tema, Accra. He grew up in a Christian household with his elder brother, Godfred Okai. Yaw Siki is the second child born to his father and mother with two boys
His Education
Yaw Siki attended Star Basic School and JHS in Tema, and he then attended Tema Methodist Day Senior High School. Tema Methodist Day Senior High School is known for producing some of Ghana’s music stars. He continued his education at a media school in Tema to study journalism but later left to pursue his music career.
His Personal Life
Brother Yaw married his Ghanaian wife in December 2019. The couple had their first child, a lovely daughter, in 2020. Family life exemplifies his faith and love as a foundation for ministry.Â
Yaw’s Career:
From Music Stardom to Ministry, Yaw Siki’s music career started in church, as a member of the Marvelous Action Singers who identified and developed his talent.
After secondary school, he turned to rap, making demos and working with producers in Tema. He had his big break in 2011 with the single “Wope Dodo.” Yaw Siki became a household name. At the height of his career, he worked with a prominent producer, KillBeatz, and the best of Ghanaian artists like Sarkodie, Mugeez, and Chase.
Hits like “Jeggings Party,” “Eye Onua,” and “Happy Day” awarded him as one of the best Ghanaian music acts.
A Life-Changing Accident In 2013
Yaw’s life changed drastically, unexpectedly, when he was involved in a grave accident on the Tema motorway after a business meeting.
 He spent two months in the hospital, and during this time, he had a spiritual awakening during his recovery. He eventually became a born-again Christian. Yaw Siki left his highlife and rap career; he has always felt a calling to become a Minister of the Gospel.
Brother Yaw’s ministry focuses on spreading the message of Christ. Yaw Siki has now entered into gospel music with soul-inspiring songs like
Gyina
Madi Wakyi
Thank You
Ohene
This demonstrates his love, faith, and commitment to showing people the way through music.
 His Notable Songs
 Before Gospel Transition:
Nope
Dodo
Jeggings
Party Eye
Onua
Happy Day
Yawa
Gospel Songs: Gyina Madi Wakyi Thank You Ohene
His Net Worth and LegacyÂ
It is unknown what Yaw Siki’s net worth is like, but Yaw is wealthy in the blessed lives he has affected through all he has done in ministry and music. He went from fame to faith, and that is an example of grace and purpose.
Final Thoughts
Yaw Siki’s story is greater than a biography. It is a story of resilience, faith, and the courage to accept change. He transitioned from being a high-profile celebrity to serving as a Minister of the Gospel. Brother Yaw continues to have a positive impact on the lives of countless human beings by doing what God has called him to do and showing that there is always a message of hope.
Life often reveals that there are higher callings available to us, which we can pursue once we think critically and develop a proper understanding of them.
