28th November 2023 10:44:14 AM
2 mins readRenowned Ghanaian artist, Kuami Eugene, has voiced his resistance to conforming to prescribed images within the entertainment sector.
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During an open discussion with MX24 TV, Kuami Eugene highlighted the public's demand for artists, including himself, to portray a modest and humble demeanour, particularly in interview settings.
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He noted that artists who exhibit confidence and openly recognise their successes frequently encounter opposition.
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Emphasising his commitment to authenticity, Kuami Eugene asserted his determination to remain genuine and not dilute his identity to cater to external expectations.
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“At the end of the day, I feel that if I sugarquote myself just to please you, I'm not pleasing myself. I don't want to put myself in a situation where I'm living my whole life for other people. So if it's an offence to be me, then it's cool.
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"I know that in the industry I find myself in, you should appear as meek. You come to interviews and you are asked how many awards you have. You say it and someone is mad in their house. They want you to present yourself as solemn; solemn means being humble, being humble means being meek, and being meek means being down there.
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"Because if you're confident enough, that means you feel you are up there. And we hate to see people out there," he explained.
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Kuami Eugene linked the ongoing criticism directed at accomplished artists, including himself, to the challenging economic conditions in the country.
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He explained that the animosity towards celebrities stems from the widespread difficulties people are facing, suggesting that individuals, in their need to express frustration, often choose to channel their discontent towards public figures.
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"Maybe it's just because of the economy and the position we find ourselves in as Ghanaians; maybe the economic crisis; it's just too hard to see somebody enjoy life when all of us are not enjoying life," he said.
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