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Kuami Eugene has opened up about his disappointment over what he describes as the lack of recognition for his songwriting abilities despite producing several hit songs over the years.
Speaking during an interview on the Late Afternoon Show on TV3 Ghana, the award-winning singer admitted that one of the biggest frustrations of his music career is never winning the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Songwriter of the Year award.
“My songwriting ability, people don’t seem to recognise it,” he said. “Trust me, I’m hurt. That’s something that hurts me so much.”
According to the “Wish Me Well” hitmaker, although he has received nominations in the category before, he believes his songwriting contribution to the Ghanaian music industry deserves greater appreciation and recognition.
Kuami Eugene argued that many of the songs he writes become mainstream successes and resonate strongly with audiences across the country. However, he believes award schemes often overlook commercially successful songs when evaluating songwriting quality.
“Most of the songs I write are hit songs, and they don’t give Songwriter of the Year to big songs,” he stated. “They normally give it to obscure songs.”
The musician pointed to some of his most popular records, including “Nyame,” “Wish Me Well,” and “Victory,” as examples of songs he believes deserved stronger recognition for songwriting excellence.
He revealed that he was particularly surprised when “Victory” failed to even secure a nomination in the category.
“I didn’t even get a nomination for ‘Victory’. It was crazy,” he added.
The singer further suggested that the issue lies more with the organisers of the awards scheme than with the Ghanaian public, insisting that fans continue to appreciate and connect deeply with his music and lyrical content.
“It’s not the public, it’s TGMA,” he stated. “If they allow the public, the public will do justice to my songs.”
Kuami Eugene also hinted that some gospel-inspired songs he has written may have been overlooked despite their strong lyrical messages and popularity among listeners.
Over the years, the musician has established himself as one of Ghana’s most successful contemporary artistes through hit songs, songwriting and music production.
Aside from performing his own records, Kuami Eugene has also written songs for other artistes and contributed significantly to the growth of Ghana’s modern highlife and Afrobeat scene.
Despite his frustrations regarding the award category, the singer maintained that he remains committed to creating impactful music that resonates with fans.
His comments have since sparked conversations among music lovers on social media, with many supporters agreeing that his songwriting talent deserves greater recognition within the Ghanaian music industry.
Others, however, argued that songwriting awards should focus strictly on lyrical depth and composition rather than the commercial success of songs.
The discussion once again highlights ongoing debates surrounding award selection processes and recognition within Ghana’s entertainment industry.
