Award-winning Ghanaian singer Kuami Eugene has shed light on the lingering consequences of his involvement in Sarkodie’s 2020 hit single Happy Day.
In an interview on Hitz FM, Eugene admitted that the song, which many interpreted as an endorsement of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), continues to haunt him, despite his insistence that he was not politically affiliated with the track’s message.
Reflecting on the collaboration, Kuami Eugene expressed his frustration, stating, “I am still suffering for that feature.
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“I don’t know what conversation sparked the fact that it should be Kuami Eugene, and after I did the chorus from the first verse I heard from senior man [Sarkodie], it ended up that way. I have to explain myself for the rest of my life that I am not a part of it when it comes to it being an NPP song.”
Released in November 2020, Happy Day stirred controversy due to its perceived political message.
Sarkodie’s lyrics, particularly the line where he praises President Nana Akufo-Addo’s leadership—highlighting the Free Senior High School policy—led many Ghanaians to interpret the song as a clear endorsement of the NPP.
The timing of the release, just before the 2020 general elections, fueled further speculation.
However, Eugene, who provided the chorus for the track, claims he was blindsided by the political undertone. “I think it is a Kuami Eugene-Sarkodie conversation which didn’t lean towards that direction.
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“The conversation was from a different direction and later it went towards that direction. I just felt a little disappointed because I still pay for it,” he said, lamenting the unintended consequences.
Kuami Eugene, who has often tried to maintain neutrality in Ghana’s politically charged environment, shared that his involvement in Happy Day has led to recurring criticism.
He revealed how some fans question his decisions based on their assumptions of political loyalty. “People ask me all the time, ‘You go sleep for UGMC [University of Ghana Medical Centre], you no know say ebe Mahama build am?’”
This public backlash has made it difficult for the Angela hitmaker to distance himself from the political interpretations of the song, even though he maintains that his role was purely artistic and not political.
Despite the controversy, Happy Day was a massive hit, appreciated by many for its catchy tune and vibrant collaboration.
Yet, for Kuami Eugene, the experience remains bittersweet, as he continues to explain his stance to fans and critics alike, trying to distance his career from the political shadows that the song inadvertently cast.
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