Kuami Eugene: Ghanaian Musician Warns Lookalikes, Says Fadama Boys Want To Harm Them

Kuami Eugene: Ghanaian Musician Warns Lookalikes, Says Fadama Boys Want To Harm Them

  • Musician Kuami Eugene has weighed in on the numerous celebrity lookalikes that have popped up on social media in recent times
  • The musician said he initially did not have a problem with it but it is becoming an issue since these celebrity lookalikes have started performing the songs of the artistes
  • Eugene added that he was scared for the young men, stating that in Fadama, where he comes from, there are folks willing to harm people that impersonate him

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Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has shared his thoughts on the trend of celebrity lookalikes that have been popping up on social media.

Kuami Eugene speaks on lookalikes
Kuami Eugene (Middle) speaks on lookalikes (Left, Right) Photo Source: Kuami Eugene, rockstar jnr
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In a recent interview with Jason on MX24 TV, the musician revealed that he initially had no problem with the trend but has now grown concerned over the way the lookalikes are exploiting their hype.

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According to Eugene, it becomes an issue when these celebrity lookalikes start performing the songs of artistes.

"It's okay to look like someone but it's not okay to start performing their songs," he said.

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The musician added that this could lead to confusion among fans, who may not be able to distinguish between the real artiste and the impersonator.

Eugene also expressed his fear for these young men, stating that in Fadama, where he comes from, there are folks willing to harm people that impersonate him. He mentioned that he has had people approach him, expressing their desire to harm peeps that claim to be his lookalike.

The trend of celebrity lookalikes has been growing in recent times, with many social media users posting pictures and videos of themselves impersonating famous personalities. While some see it as harmless fun, others have raised concerns about the potential risks involved.

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Kuami Eugene's Lookalike Talks About The "Attacks" From Celebs And Why He Is Not Guilty Of Impersonation

In another story, the lookalike of Ghanaian highlife singer Kuami Eugene has defended himself in the ongoing impersonation brouhaha.

He said that he has never impersonated Kuami Eugene, but rather, Ghanaians always refer to him as a "carbon copy" of the artiste.

He added that this makes him pose no threat to the brand of the artiste since he does not claim his name or works in any way.

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.

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