Prezo Koroma Questions $50,000 Allegedly Given to Entertainers to Fight Against Kush

Prominent Sierra Leonean media personality Prezo Koroma has stirred public debate after questioning the recent decision to allocate $50,000 to musicians to produce a song aimed at fighting the country’s growing Kush drug epidemic.

In a social media post that has since gone viral, Prezo Koroma challenged the priorities of the entertainment industry and campaign organizers, arguing that the funds could have been better used to support rehabilitation centers struggling to operate due to a lack of financial resources.

“If the entertainment industry truly wants to fight against this pandemic drug called Kush, why do they have to collect $50,000 on behalf of the industry to do the Kush fight?” Prezo wrote.

“The saddest thing is that the rehabilitation center has been closed because there’s no money to keep it running. Instead, they are giving $50,000 to musicians to do a song, while most of the drug victims can’t even listen to the song they don’t have phones. The rehabilitation center should be our priority for now.”

His statement has drawn widespread attention, sparking conversations about how government and private stakeholders are channelling funds in the fight against the Kush crisis a drug scourge that has ravaged Sierra Leone’s youth and destabilized communities.

Many social media users and public figures have expressed support for Prezo’s position, arguing that awareness campaigns, though important, cannot replace the critical need for medical treatment, rehabilitation, and reintegration programs for addicts.

Critics of the campaign say that investing tens of thousands of dollars in music projects will have limited impact, especially when rehabilitation facilities the lifeline for recovering addicts are being forced to shut down due to lack of funding. Others, however, defended the entertainment industry’s involvement, saying that music is a powerful tool for advocacy and awareness, particularly among young people who are most at risk of drug abuse.

Still, Prezo Koroma’s remarks have reignited a crucial debate about resource allocation, accountability, and priorities in the national response to the Kush epidemic.

As the crisis continues to claim lives and destroy families, his call serves as a reminder that awareness alone is not enough real progress requires investment in rehabilitation, counseling, and social reintegration, ensuring that those already trapped by addiction get the chance to heal and rebuild their lives.