Ghanaian music star Kwame Eugene has broken his silence in a revealing interview on 3Music Networks, touching on everything from his departure from Lynx Entertainment to the pressure of constantly delivering hit songs.
In the candid conversation, the award-winning singer and producer reflected on his growth, the realities of life after Lynx Entertainment, and the inspiration behind his latest project, Sweet Boy EP.
“There’s Nothing Like a Lynx Curse”
One of the biggest talking points during the interview was the long-standing public perception that artists struggle after leaving Lynx Entertainment. Kwame Eugene firmly dismissed the idea.
According to him, survival after Lynx depends more on preparation and relationships than superstition.
He explained that Lynx Entertainment handled many aspects of artists’ careers, from media connections to branding, making it important for artists to build personal relationships within the industry before going independent.
Kwame Eugene praised Lynx founder Richie Mensah for believing in him from the beginning, revealing that Richie once predicted he would survive outside the label because of his songwriting talent and work ethic.
The singer added that his transition was smoother because he maintained good relationships with media houses and industry players even while signed to Lynx.
From “Hard Guy” to “Sweet Boy”
The “Angela” hitmaker also opened up about the evolution of his image over the years.
Kwame Eugene admitted that he initially struggled with balancing his “street” upbringing from Fadama with the softer romantic image that his music projected.
He described his early days as the “Fadama boy” era before transitioning into the “lover boy” phase, which he said felt unnatural at first because of how he was raised.
The musician revealed that spending time around softer personalities at Lynx Entertainment, including KiDi and Richie Mensah, gradually changed his perspective.
“I was raised in the streets. I was more of a hard guy than the lover boy,” he admitted during the interview.
Eventually, he chose to fully embrace the “Sweet Boy” identity, describing his current stage as calmer and more mature.
Still, he acknowledged that being a “sweet boy” doesn’t always generate the kind of street energy needed for major award conversations like Artist of the Year.
According to him, artists often need “monster hits” and highly energetic records to dominate the streets and stay in those conversations.
Why Kwame Eugene Felt “Hurt”
The singer also got emotional while speaking about criticism he received online after taking a short break from releasing music.
Kwame Eugene said comments claiming he had “fallen off” genuinely hurt him, especially considering the number of hit songs he has delivered over the years.
He questioned why some artists are allowed to disappear for years without backlash while he faces pressure if he goes just a few months without dropping a hit.
“I needed that rest. I needed that calmness,” he explained.
The artist also revealed that he currently has hundreds of unreleased songs, joking that he could even release a “TikTok album” because of how much music he has stored away.
Inside the “Sweet Boy” EP
Kwame Eugene used the interview to break down the creative direction behind his newly released Sweet Boy EP, which he described as a project focused on love, emotions and softer melodies.
The project includes songs like “Potoanto,” “Mona Lisa,” “Adult Music,” “Save Me,” and “Stranger” featuring Jackie Appiah.
Speaking about “Stranger,” he disclosed that he had kept the song for nearly two years because he specifically wanted Jackie Appiah on it.
“She came to the studio and did an amazing verse in like 30 minutes,” he said.
Interestingly, Kwame Eugene revealed that “I’m Hurt,” one of the songs currently gaining attention, was originally meant to be just a bonus track on the EP.
A 24-Track Album Is Coming
Beyond the EP, Kwame Eugene confirmed that he is already working on a major album project.
The singer disclosed that the upcoming album could contain as many as 24 tracks and feature several artists fans have been expecting collaborations with.
Although some members of his team believe the tracklist may be too long, he defended the idea, saying he wants fans to fully experience his body of work over time instead of consuming songs quickly and moving on.
He also teased that the album would showcase a completely different side of him sonically, with experimental sounds and fresh instrumentation.
“The Future Is Bright”
Kwame Eugene ended the interview by outlining plans for a strong rollout around the Sweet Boy EP, including more visuals, a possible “200 Strangers” concert with Jackie Appiah, international tours and preparations for his annual Rockstar concert.
He also expressed hope that his work after leaving Lynx Entertainment would earn him an Artist of the Year nomination.
For Kwame Eugene, the mission now is simple: evolve, experiment and prove that he can thrive independently while still staying connected to the fans who made him a star.
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