Celebrity Lookalikes: King Promise And Kuami Eugene Lookalikes Respond To Medikal After Insulting Them

• The lookalikes of King Promise And Kuami Eugene have responded to Medikal for insulting them, expressing frustration at what they say is the hate they have received on social media
• Medikal previously expressed anger at the media publicity given to the so-called celebrity lookalikes, describing them as impersonators and advising media houses not to promote them
• The two young men questioned Medikal for criticising them and argued that Medikal enjoyed media attention when he was coming up

Two young men who identify themselves as the lookalikes of music stars, King Promise and Kuami Eugene, have hit back at rapper Medikal after he insulted them on social media.

The young men expressed their frustration at what they said was the hate they had received on social media and called out Medikal for allegedly treating them unfairly.

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Earlier, Medikal made a video expressing anger at the media buzz surrounding individuals who have described themselves as celebrity lookalikes in the country, describing them as impersonators and asking media houses not to promote them. However, this did not sit well with the two young men who have become social media sensations due to their striking resemblance to popular musicians.

Speaking out against Medikal's comments, the lookalikes of King Promise and Kuami Eugene questioned the rapper for criticising them and argued that they, too, deserved attention and recognition. They pointed out that Medikal himself had enjoyed media attention when he was coming up in the music industry and argued that they should be given the same opportunity.

The young men also expressed their frustration at the hate they said they had received on social media and pointed to people calling them "jobless" opportunists who were seeking to benefit from the hard work of Ghanaian musicians.

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They argued that they were simply fans of the artistes and enjoyed dressing like them, adding that there was nothing wrong with that.

The lookalikes went on to say that they were not trying to take anything away from the real musicians but were just trying to have fun and enjoy themselves. They called on people to be more understanding and accepting of their harmless hobby and to stop spreading hate and negativity online.

Medikal's Approach Was Not Right- Chris Tsormanah

Chris Tsormanah, a music expert and pundit, spoke to YEN.com.gh and reacted to Medikal's comments on the viral celebrity lookalikes. He felt the musician's approach was not right but harsh on the young men. He said:

The public is already on his side. As a big brand, as he is, he has to go through the right channels. He could have hit them up in their DMs since their social media handles are out there. He could have reached out to them and shared his grievances.

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Chris Tsormanah Criticises Lookalikes

Chris also criticised the approach the lookalikes also used and said they could have done better.

I will equally speak against what the lookalikes also did. I realised some of the things they do is born out of ignorance. I have seen some of their interviews, and it looks like some of them do not understand the legal implication if they try to do shows or make money using the names of the artistes. He said.

Ghanaians React To Celebrity Lookalikes

Dada Ba252 said:

Naaa but they are doing dey bore Aswea

Mpare1786 commented:

This guys are right, though finical problem is part but this guys are here to entertain as and make us happy

Yhaarmimi wrote:

They should just sue these guys. It’s getting annoying,

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YEN.com.gh earlier reported that Ghanaian singer King Promise's lookalike, Robest Jnr, had announced the launch of a group of celebrity lookalikes.

He said the group, Four Kings Lookalike Association, was open and was accepting other celebrity lookalikes as members.

Currently, the group is made up of lookalikes of King Promise, Kuame Eugene, Medikal and Mr Drew.

Source: YEN.com.gh