After being condemned online for telling Christians to stay away from the World Cup, a former recording artiste who was known for freak lyrics, is insisting that he is the perfect person to preach God's word.

Godfrey Jesse Williams, who is now a churchman, previously performed under the moniker J Amsterdam. One of his songs about oral sex resurfaced after his anti-World Cup comments sparked debate. He said critics are trying to use his past against him, but he believes his transformation is proof of God's grace.

"I was in the enemy's camp. I used to promote sin. I was a promoter of sin. I was the life of the party. When mi used to be out there, once mi step inna the scene, the atmosphere fi the party change," he told THE STAR. "So just as I was bold for the devil in the devil's camp, I also have to be bold for Christ."