Kuami Eugene, real name Eugene Kwame Marfo, was born on February 1, 1997. He is a Ghanaian highlife musician, songwriter, and producer. Kuami Eugene is a rising star who has started his career and progressed up the ladder and is currently a recognizable name in the industry. He has vocal ability and melodies that are unreal. He has won his first Artist of the Year Award—Eastern Music Awards, 2018, and Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, 2020; apart from this, he has many Highlife Artist of the Year award wins at all the award ceremonies that include Vodafone Ghana Music Awards and 3Music Awards.
Profile Overview
- Real Name: Eugene Kwame Marfo
- Date of Birth: February 1, 1997
- Age: 27 years
- Nationality: Ghanaian
- Occupation: Musician
- Genres: Highlife, Afrobeats, Afropop
- Hometown: Akim Oda, Eastern Region
- Tribe: Akyem
- Instagram: @kuamieugeneÂ
- Twitter (X): @KuamiEugeneÂ
Childhood and Background
Kuami grew up in Akim Oda, from a musically inclined family; His father, Mr. Alex Marfo, is a musician, and Mrs. Juliana Marfo, his mother, is a businesswoman. Kuami, the third of four children, began immersing himself in music at an early age: Kuami joined the Presbyterian Church Choir in Fadama, where he was able to practice playing the keyboard, drums, guitar and more.
He relocated to Accra District at age 3 and attended Salvation Army Senior High School at Akim Wenchi and went on to further study at Ghana Communication Technology University. Kuami would ditch school a lot of times just to learn and perform music because he loved it so much.
Musical Journey
Kuami Eugene started his musical journey on the gospel music scene before transitioning to highlife music, something he feels connected to because of his upbringing. He got his first big break when he placed third in the MTN Hitmaker reality show in 2015. After the show, Richie Mensah, who was the founder and CEO of Lynx Entertainment, signed him, releasing Kuami Eugene’s debut single “Ebeyeyie” in 2016 followed by “Show Dem” featuring Ko-Jo Cue. But he took off when he released “Angela” in 2017 which received over a million views in just a month! His success grew more and more with his subsequent releases, which include “Confusion,” “Single,” “Wish Me Well,” and collaborations with MzVee, Kidi, and Shatta Wale. His discography contains two albums, Son of Africa (2020) and Rockstar (2018), in addition to his most recent project titled Love and Chaos (2023).
Achievements
Kuami Eugene’s talent and capabilities have enabled him to acquire some awards, and some of these awards are
* Highlife Artist of the Year – Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (2021)
* Artist of the Year – Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (2020)
* Best New Artist of the Year – Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (2018)
* Most Promising Artist in Africa – All Africa Music Awards (2018)
Personal life
Regardless of this fame, he remains humble. He currently is not in a marriage or relationship and has no children, even though a former house help stated he had a girlfriend. Kuami Eugene lives a lavish lifestyle in Accra, owns his own house, and owns several luxury cars, such as a Range Rover and a custom Chevrolet Camaro. He is estimated to be worth approximately $5 million.
Conclusion
As a musician and cultural icon, Kuami Eugene is presently changing the Ghanaian music landscape with his unique sound and fire. His well-made songs are an inspiration to no fewer than a hundred million aspiring artists and fans around the world. As he evolves and continues his momentum to change artistic boundaries, we all look forward to seeing what he does next.
FAQs about Kuami Eugene
* How old is Kuami Eugene?
He is 28 years old as of 2025.
* What is the real name of Kuami Eugene?
His real name is Eugene Kwame Marfo.
* Does Kuami Eugene have a child?
No, he does, Amaro.
* Where is Kuami Eugene from?
He is from Akim Oda, Eastern Region, Ghana.
doesn’t have children.
* What car does Kuami Eugene drive?
He drives the Range Rover and Chevrolet C
