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Ghanaian highlife singer Kuami Eugene has reacted to remarks made by dancehall/reggae artist Samini, who claimed that because he “sounds local,” Kuami Eugene has little appeal International.
Recall that on the Day Show with Berla Mundi on TV3, Samini revealed that he liked Kidi over Kuami Eugene because Kidi had a better international appeal.
Samini on the Day Show with Berla Mundi on TV3 said he preferred Kidi to Kuami Eugene. He explained that Kidi had a stronger global appeal.
“Choosing between Kidi and Kuami Eugene. I think I will go for Kidi. They are all good and we love them all. But in terms of global or international stages, I will choose Kidi over Miami Eugene. Kidi has that kind of foreign vibe when compared to Kuami Eugene. Kuami Eugene mostly sounds local and he has a local fan base,” Samini narrated on TV3.
Kuami Eugene, though, is not of that opinion. When questioned whether he would rebrand his craft to appeal to a wider worldwide audience in light of Samini’s remarks, Kuami Eugene, who was on a subsequent episode of the Day Show, indicated he would not do so.
He claimed that in an attempt to sound more global, he would have to give up his true Highlife sound.
He went on to say that while he appreciates Samini’s viewpoint, he would also point out that songs that truly represent his brand have been hits worldwide.
“ I had a little problem with that, but yeah, it’s Samini. So I just have to let it go because I don’t think I can take any advice from that. If I take advice from that, that means I have to let go of high-life music which is solely 80% Twi. I have to let go of what’s authentically ours and go and chase what he’s talking about. But this same Angela, Wish me well, Confusion is what I’m doing these 2000 white people capacities with.
“So I don’t understand what he’s saying but he’s a legend. But I mean, I’m sorry I can’t take any advice from that. Big love for Samini but I can’t agree with that,” he said.
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Source: SIRKENN.com
