Actor Majid Michel has revealed that before encountering Christ, he experimented with drugs and was involved in street fights.

In an interview with Joy FM, the Ghanaian actor turned evangelist stated that even though he knew God, there were times when he did not understand the sermons and teachings he heard from preachers.

Majid revealed that he used narcotics until he became a Christian. He stated, “I used to go out to drink, go and booze, we go and smoke, get into fights on the streets. So I did some drugs; we tried something to see how it goes.

“We get into fights at Members next to Glenz at Osu.”

The evangelist warned youths to be wary of the people they associate with because they can have a negative influence on them.

He added, “Friends are critical. Be careful in choosing them because those you associate with play a role in how your life turns out.

“If you are listening to me out there and you are a young guy be careful who you associate with as it has a serious consequence on your future,” he added.

He also stated that he does not consider himself a churchgoer because he has never understood why he needs to attend church and has never enjoyed it.

Majid said, “I’ve never enjoyed going to church. I don’t go to church because I despise getting out of bed in the morning. My siblings have teased me about it since I was a child. [While] in church, I said to my mother, ‘Mum, I want to eat bread and eggs.’ It’s too early for me, and I’ve never enjoyed church in my life, and I still don’t.

“My problem was that I never understood what they were teaching, and this was the source of my hunger as I grew older.

“I knew who God was, but I couldn’t understand the sermons and teachings I was hearing.”