I was forced to crown Kuami Eugene as King of Highlife – Amakye Dede reveals

In a recent interview, Amakye Dede, the legendary figure in Ghanaian highlife, has finally addressed the controversy surrounding the crowning of Kuami Eugene as the King of Highlife at the 20th Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMAs). Amakye Dede openly admitted that he was not the one who chose to bestow that title upon the young musician.

After the event took place in 2019, Amakye Dede faced criticism from many people in the music industry who viewed his action as unfavorable. As the person in charge of the VGMAs artist repertoire, Amakye Dede made it clear that he initially refused the request to crown Kuami Eugene.

Amakye Dede's recent statement confirms what his manager had previously shared on live radio shortly after the crowning incident. The manager revealed that KiKi Banson, who was responsible for the artist repertoire at the VGMAs that year, called to inform them about the plan to have Amakye Dede crown Kuami Eugene during his performance. The manager expressed his surprise at witnessing Amakye Dede acting against his own will, as the legendary artist had initially opposed the idea.

In conclusion, Amakye Dede's candid admission sheds light on the controversy surrounding the crowning of Kuami Eugene as the King of Highlife. Despite initially declining the request, Amakye Dede found himself compelled to go along with it, leading to criticism from various quarters in the music industry.

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