‘Go away with your foolishness’ – Kuami Eugene chides netizen over ‘backhanded compliment’

Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has reacted sharply to a social media user who attempted to praise his musical talent while admitting that he is not a fan of his music.

The exchange occurred on X after a netizen posted: “I am not a Kuami Eugene fan, but one thing you can never take away from him is that the guy is damn good. Hit after hit.”

Rather than acknowledge the compliment, Kuami Eugene retweeted the post with a brief response in Twi: “Fa wo nkwasiasem fri yɛ so na ɛwia bɔ.”

The phrase loosely translates to: “Go away with your foolishness, it’s too hot,” suggesting the award-winning singer was unimpressed by the backhanded nature of the comment.

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While the original post recognised Kuami Eugene’s consistency in producing hit songs, the musician appeared to take issue with the disclaimer that the user was not a fan before offering the praise.

His response has since generated mixed reactions on social media, with some users criticising the singer for what they described as an unnecessary reply.

One user wrote: “Kuami Eugene, that response was unnecessary! The guy acknowledged your talent despite not being a fan. Bro, there’s nothing wrong with that. As a big artist, you should know better. People praise Lamine Yamal without being Barcelona fans. Must everyone be your fan to appreciate your talent? Come on, Rockstarrrr.”

Others, however, defended the musician, arguing that he was justified in responding to what they considered a subtle dig disguised as a compliment.

“Kuami is fed up with those low IQ bastards who hate for no reason lol,” one user commented.

Another added: “I love it when our artists attack the fans as well, gyimii no dɔɔso dodo.”

The exchange continues to spark debate online, with opinions divided over whether Kuami Eugene overreacted or simply called out what he perceived as a disrespectful compliment.

Fa wo nkwasiasem fri y3 so na 3wia b) .

— Kuami Eugene (@KuamiEugene) November 8, 2026