Ghanaian highlife musician Kuami Eugene has revealed that his life took a dramatic turn for the better following a visit to the Volta Region for a gospel event.

In an interview with Doreen Avio, the award-winning artiste shared that his years of service in church laid the foundation for his music journey. However, it was after a particular gospel programme in the Volta Region that things began to shift positively.

“It was that hard in the church till sometime ago I had a friend who took me to Volta Region and as soon as I came back from Volta Region, all of a sudden, everything just changed. I joined MTN Hitmaker and I was picked. After MTN Hitmaker, I was second runner up, afterwards, I was signed by Lynx Entertainment. I took Song Artist of the Year, from Song Artist of the Year to New Artist of the Year,” he recounted.

He added that the invitation came from a friend who was a pupil teacher, and it marked a significant moment in his early music journey.

“She was a pupil teacher and she invited me there for like a three-day convention with her church. I was Minister Eugene Marfo then. That was actually where I had my first pay, so shout out to that female friend of mine,” he said.

Kuami Eugene emphasised that the church played a critical role in shaping both his spiritual and musical path.

“Sometimes I see a post on social, somebody wants to bring something, Eugene Marfo will just pop up. I’m still a minister of God and the transition started from the church. The church taught me every single thing that I know how to play the piano, guitar and everything. When I was schooling, I was still doing the music while I was playing drums for the church. I was still doing the music thing, but the push wasn’t there like I’m getting now,” he explained.

He went on to acknowledge the individuals who have supported him along the way, particularly highlighting divine grace and mentorship.

“I’m super grateful for, um, this journey in the first place and it’s been a very beautiful one. There are few people in my life that I wouldn’t be here without their help. First of all, God. God has been the tool of my life in the entire process from the Fadama days till now it has been His Grace, my mom, my dad, my family, and then I met mentors like Richie Mensah, Eric Goka, and they’ve been very instrumental in my life. I’ve learned so much from them so shout out to those who gave me the chance,” he said.

Kuami Eugene, born Eugene Marfo, has grown to become one of Ghana’s most celebrated contemporary artistes. He has produced several chart-topping hits including Angela, Wish Me Well, Open Gate, and Monica. 

A product of MTN Hitmaker, he has gone on to win awards such as Highlife Artiste of the Year and Artiste of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, and continues to be a dominant force in the Ghanaian music industry.

He is currently out with a new song titled ‘Do Better.’