The Ghanaian singer said he continues to explain that he was unaware of the song’s political direction when he recorded his part.
Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has revealed that he continues to face criticism over his involvement in Sarkodie’s 2020 hit song “Happy Day.”
The singer made the comments during an interview with Hitz FM presenter Andy Dosty in October 2024, explaining that he still has to deal with the consequences of the song’s political interpretation.
“I’m still suffering for that feature”
Kuami Eugene said he did not know the song would eventually be perceived as an NPP campaign song when he agreed to feature on it.
He explained that after hearing Sarkodie’s initial verse, he recorded his chorus, but the song subsequently developed in a direction he had not anticipated.
He said he has had to repeatedly explain that he was not part of the political message associated with the song.
How “Happy Day” became political
“Happy Day” was released in 2020, shortly before Ghana’s general election.
The song attracted controversy after Sarkodie praised aspects of the Nana Akufo-Addo administration, including the Free Senior High School policy, and ended his verse with the phrase “Nana, toaso.”
The song was consequently interpreted by many listeners as an endorsement of the then-president and the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Kuami Eugene says he was blindsided
According to the singer, the initial conversation surrounding the collaboration did not point in a political direction.
He said he recorded his chorus after hearing Sarkodie’s first verse and was disappointed by how the final song was interpreted.
He subsequently found himself having to explain his position repeatedly whenever the song resurfaced.
Graphic Online also reported his account, including his comments about continuing to face consequences from the collaboration.
The controversy continues to resurface
The “Happy Day” controversy has remained part of discussions around Ghanaian music and celebrity politics.
Sarkodie previously rejected the interpretation that the song was intended as an NPP endorsement, while Kuami Eugene has consistently maintained that he did not intend to endorse any political party.
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VERDICT: VERIFIED STATEMENT — RECIRCULATED FROM 2024
The statement attributed to Kuami Eugene is genuine and was widely reported in October 2024.
However, the social-media graphic currently circulating should not be presented as breaking or newly made news in September 2026.
Bottom line: The quote is authentic, but the post is recycling a 2024 interview.
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