Ghanaian singer and songwriter Kuami Eugene has revealed that cutting off his signature hairstyle marks a fresh start in his music career following his exit from Lynx Entertainment.
Speaking to Doreen Avio, the Monica hitmaker explained that the change in appearance is more than cosmetic—it reflects a deeper transition in his personal and professional journey.
“I woke up one morning and it’s been a long time… when I got signed to Lynx, I kept changing hairstyles—from one look to another. But I hadn’t done a down cut in about six years. I would twist it, unbraid it, and leave the afro. I changed it just to show a new look and to reflect the fact that this is a new beginning for me after Lynx. It’s a transition from the Lynx boy to your family sweet boy, Kwami Eugene,” he said.
The award-winning musician also disclosed that his departure from Lynx had been in the works long before it became public. He revealed that discussions were already ongoing by the time he released Monica.
“I wasn’t the first to put it out there that I had left Lynx—Richie actually did. So after he announced it on his account, I got a lot of calls. But people didn’t know that around the time Monica came out, we were already in talks about my exit. When Monica was playing, I was partially out. By the time Belinda was released, I wasn’t even at Lynx anymore,” he stated.
Kuami Eugene also addressed reactions from the public and industry insiders following his departure from the label. He acknowledged the mix of support and criticism, citing notable voices like A Plus and MC Portfolio who have publicly praised his talent and future prospects.
“I had a lot of calls after Richie made the announcement, and I had to explain that I’d spent eight years at Lynx. It’s been a beautiful journey. I’ve heard what people are saying. A lot of people are happy. I remember A Plus said something like, with Kwame’s talent, if he gets the chance to go independent with proper management, he’ll become a very big star one day,” he said.
Responding to previous criticism from rapper Guru, who had suggested that Kuami would struggle after leaving Lynx, the singer chose diplomacy.
“Guru made a comment about me flopping after Lynx, but he’s a president now—he’s the president of the University of Ghana Students’ Representative Council. I respect that, and for that reason, I won’t say much about Guru. I used to watch his concerts growing up, so it was a shame when he brought his issues with Richie to me. But again, he’s a president now, and I don’t think he’d repeat those words,” he added.
Kuami Eugene, born Eugene Kwame Marfo, shot to fame after winning MTN Hitmaker in 2016 before signing with Lynx Entertainment. He is known for hit songs such as Angela, Wish Me Well, Open Gate, and Take Away. A recipient of multiple awards including the VGMA Artiste of the Year in 2020, Kuami has carved a niche for himself with his songwriting prowess and vocal range.
As he embarks on this new chapter, fans and industry watchers are keen to see how he evolves as an independent artiste.