7 Years After Hitmaker Finals, Kuame Eugene Turns His ‘Gun’ On Judges, Eazzy & Okyeame Kwame
Kuame Eugene, who gained prominence through the MTN Hitmaker platform, has expressed his disappointment with the outcome of the 2016 edition of the music reality show.
During a recent TV3 XSpaces conversation, the multiple award-winning artiste subtly criticized judges Eazzy and Okyeame Kwame for what he perceived as a conspiracy to prevent him from winning the ultimate crown.
Despite finishing as the 2nd runner-up, Kuami Eugene believed that he had all the qualities to be the winner and expressed his disappointment with himself for not securing the top position.
He also expressed his dissatisfaction with the event’s organizers, Charterhouse. The self-styled Rockstar emphasized his dedicated efforts in refining his stage performances, viewing it as a significant investment in the competition.
“I was so mad, I wasn’t happy with just myself. I was mad at everyone – CharterHouse, the Judges, Okyeame Kwame, Eazzy, and everyone. I felt I did my best. I did everything. I performed and sang well. I felt I’d done so much to deserve the first place. They didn’t even give me a second place. I wasn’t so happy about the result. I felt I was unfairly treated in a way.”
Kuami Eugene made a notable appearance in the 5th season of Hitmaker in 2016, where he achieved the commendable position of 2nd runner-up. The show was won by Kevin, while F9 placed second.
Kuame Eugene was in the news recently when he literally chased Mr. Drew for the money he owes him after he rendered some songwriting services to him some time ago, but he refused to pay him.
After penning around 80% of Mr. Drew’s song, “Case,” Kuami Eugene claimed that his business partner had failed to fulfill his financial obligations. Kuami Eugene revealed that he wrote the hook and parts of second verse of the song.
“I wrote the entire hook, and some part of the second verse. I wrote like 80 percent of that song. In fact, before he came to record the song that hook and everything was already done, he listened to it and sang it,” Kuami Eugene told vlogger Naana Donkor Arthur in a TikTok Live conversation.
He said he writes songs for other artistes because he cannot sing all the songs he produces, especially when he notices a particular song fits the style of another artiste.
“It’s just a blessing that you write songs for people to sing even though I get paid for it. Drew didn’t do that [didn’t pay me] but we will talk about it later,” he said.
“I can actually make it a legal case but it is not necessary. We are brothers. I think he should see me so we talk about this.
“I love peace, so me, Kaywa, him, whatever is going on, let’s get it fixed. He can send one split sheet and that will solve everything. I am saying this because he has seen my messages and has blue-ticked me as if he has not seen them but the song is doing well on the market,” he further stated.
