Award-winning Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has revealed why he recorded the song ‘Yen Ara Asaase Ni’ featuring All-Stars ahead of the December 7 elections.
According to the multifaceted talented artist, the 2024 general elections have become intense and awkward because of what politicians say.
“I figured that the way we take elections in Ghana to be precise sometimes we take the fun aspect out but at the end of the day, we’re going to vote to help someone get a job. Besides the fact that we have to vote for someone who deserves the position, we also have to think about our lives and our safety first.
“This particular election looks very intense, especially looking at what the political parties are saying which has made it a bit awkward.”
Kwami Eugene
The ‘Monica’ crooner pointed out that the little they [creatives] can do is to produce a song that will remind everybody [citizens] about the importance of having a life. “You don’t need to die for someone to be elected,” he added.
However, Kwami Eugene isn’t the only artist advocating for peaceful elections, as many creatives like Stonebwoy, and Kwaku Manu, among others are advocating for peaceful elections.
Elections are a vital expression of democracy, but their success hinges on proactive measures to address tensions, misinformation, and potential unrest that could threaten Ghana’s stability.
By prioritizing unity over division, Ghanaians can ensure the December elections further solidify their nation’s legacy of peace and democracy.
Kwami Eugene on Music
Singer and songwriter, Kuami Eugene, born Eugene Kwame Marfo, stated that he has made so much money that he’ll never be poor if he decides to quit music.
He remarked that he has been able to accumulate so much money that should he decide to stop doing music today, he would never be poor or go hungry.
“Maybe if we talk about finances or monetary terms like someone who has achieved so much fortune from music then as for that one I could stop doing music.”
Kwami Eugene
He stated that he’s not doing music just because of money but for the passion and leaving behind a legacy.
“But doing music for me is not just about making money but the passion is also part of it and the love for the music and to put information out there all the time. I want people to listen to my music in the morning and feel inspired or motivated to work.
“So if I stop doing music all these messages from me won’t be fulfilled. It’s not all about money but as for the money by the grace of God I have acquired a lot but it’s about leaving behind a legacy for my songs to be played even in my old age.”
Kwami Eugene
The Ghanaian Highlife singer also responded to those who criticize his songwriting for gospel artists.
Kuami Eugene who wrote ‘Victory’ for Joyce Blessing and ‘Watch Me’ for Empress Gifty said it is ignorance and hypocrisy that make people condemn the gospel songs he wrote.
“When I hear someone criticize songs that I wrote for gospel musicians what I feel is about two things which are ignorance and hypocrisy. It’s ignorance because the person doesn’t understand what they’re saying and they have no idea about what they are talking about.
“And it’s hypocrisy because if they had that idea and the gift or talent to write songs for gospel musicians I don’t think they would come and condemn what I did.”
Kwami Eugene
According to him, the fact that a Hiplife artist wrote a song for a gospel musician and again, “What’s the difference between us who do secular music and those who do gospel music?”
Kuami Eugene famously known in the Ghanaian showbiz further revealed the difficulty he goes through before releasing his songs.
The ‘Belinda’ hitmaker said he finds it difficult to decide which of his songs to release. “It’s not like I don’t have a song but I do have a lot of them just waiting to be released but currently I have about 46 songs,” he disclosed.
He noted that he could sit for a month or two just deciding when to drop a song and the song he should drop.
“When I’m about to drop a song it weighs on me. But I don’t know which one to drop next because if I’m not lucky and I drop a song that people feel is not hard I would be bashed by people.
“But by the grace of God, every song that I release on the music scene people gladly welcome it and accept it wholeheartedly.”
Kwami Eugene
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