Top Ten QUOTES from Kuami Eugene in #TheEngineRoom
Lesson 1 - GROWING UP
I grew up in a tough neighbourhood dominated by social vices. My first musical performance was in the Presby church. It was so vigorous that the stage collapsed. The numerous invites that followed helped me move out of the ghetto
Lesson 2 - ROLE MODEL
My mother is my biggest role model and the greatest influence on my life; from my faith to my career, character, philosophy, and even my lyrics. She prayed for me, disciplined me and, till today, always encourages me
Lesson 3 - MTN HIT MAKER
This is what brought me to light. I first heard about the MTN Hit maker in my teens but chose to wait for a couple more years till I was more ready and mature before participating. I thank God I did
Lesson 4 - TURNING POINT
The hit song ‘Angela’ was my turning point. That song made me a household name. My first travel to the UK was to perform the song at the wedding of a couple, incidentally named James and Angela
Lesson 5 – COMPOSITION
Music comes naturally. I play several instruments and compose under different circumstances. Many dismissed Angela as a one-off. But after Confusion and other tracks did well, and they still didn’t change their minds, I wrote “Wish me well.”
Lesson 6 – RESPONSIBILITY
I think deeply about my lyrics. Every music I put out there has a message. There are people from all walks of life who listen to me, young and old. I must impact them.
Lesson 7 – EVANGELIST
Music is a more effective means of evangelism than any other channel. I see myself as an evangelist spreading good morals
Lesson 8 - RUTHLESSNESS
The music industry is unkind and does not tolerate or forgive your vulnerability. The higher you go the more the pressure it puts on you.
Lesson 9 - INDUSTRY EVOLUTION
In my early days. I hire big equipments to do anything. But now, I can now do everything, including recordings, on my tablet. Easy access to music also means you need incredible talent, solid networks or divine favour to stand out
Lesson 10 – CONTENTMENT
I feel special and always bless God for making me me. My greatest fear is to wake up one day and no longer be Kuami Eugene