Prince Tagoe (left) with Praye
Former Black Stars striker, Prince Tagoe has blasted a member of the
Ghana music group ‘Praye’, Eugene Baah (Praye ho ne ho), for his
defamatory remarks made against him last week.
The ‘Choir Master’ as he is affectionately called, last week posted an
old picture of him on Facebook with Angelique Kidjo and radio
presenter KKD and wrote a few things under it which reminds him of his
past.
Among the things he wrote were issues he has with the Ghanaian
footballer, accusing him of not fulfilling his obligation of paying
for their album (Angelina) in full.
He wrote: “this picture reminds me of how PRINCE TAGOE the footballer
has refused to pay the remaining part payment of only 30,000ghc
(15000) for purchasing ANGELINA album and goes about claiming he is
rich. This picture reminds me of how certain people couldn’t cherish,
recognised my worth, talent and hardwork to let it go, this picture
reminds me of how rich people thought we were and how broke they
“THINK ” I am today.
This message on his Facebook wall went viral, with many accusing the
Black Stars player of cheating the trio back then.
However ghanafootballnews.com got in touch with Prince Tagoe and he
narrated the entire incident stating that he decided to let the matter
go, but he feels the need to set the record straight for future
references.
“When I heard this issue and read it on his wall, I decided not to
comment on it because even his own former colleagues Steven
Fiawoo(PrayeTiatia) and Nana Kwame (Praye Tenten) called me to express
their shock, because they know all that I did for them back then with
regards to the said album (Angelina).
“But I feel the need to set the records straight. To start with I was
approached by one of the guys who was my childhood friends Steven
Fiawoo(PrayeTiatia) to come to their aid since their album was locked
up at the studios for unavailability of funds.”
“It’s really wasn’t my thing, but looking at the relationship I had
with Stephen, I decided to help and paid the various sound engineers.”
“You know in music an album is not recorded in one studio and I paid
all these sound engineers with my own money and that was not part of
the 300 million old cedis he is claiming”, Prince Tagoe mentioned
exclusively to ghanafootballnews.com.
He said after that, he saw so much potential in them and decided to
help them make it big, especially after listening to the tracks of the
album.
He thus decided to buy the album and help promote it and after series
of meetings, both parties agreed on ghc 30,000 (300 million old
cedis).
“Yes I bought the album and we all agreed on the price and that money
was paid in full and any of the other two guys can attest to it.”
“What surprises me about Eugene’s statement is that apart from buying
the album, I launched it with my own money at Golden Tulip Hotel in
Accra and paid for food, drinks and even other artists who came to
perform on the night.”
“The records are there, and anyone can go and check how much I spent
on the launch alone. It was more than 500 million.”
“On top of that I financed the shooting of the Angelina video which
was one of the best in the country back then.”
“I could go on and on but it is never in my nature to do something for
someone and go about trumpeting it, but I must admit I am shocked at
his recent comments, and to add that I think I have money, leaves a
sour taste in my mouth”, Prince added.
He labeled him an attention seeker who only wants some media hype for
his crestfallen musical career, an action that has hit the rocks since
he broke away from the group.
“I really don’t know what motivated him into saying or writing those
things, but I feel he wants some media attention so he has to use my
name. He is just ungrateful. But I want to put it on record that I
have no issues with him or any other member of the ‘Praye’ group”, the
seemingly angry Prince Tagoe noted.
The trio which comprised Eugene Baah (Praye Ho Ne Ho), Steven
Fiawoo(Praye Tiatia) and Nana Kwame (Praye Tenten) shot into fame when
they won the maiden edition of Nescafe African Revelation contest in
Ghana, and went on to win the West African grand finale.
They three started the group and adopted the name ‘Praye’ which means
broom, an indigenous symbol of unity in the Ghanaian community,
reflecting their belief in combining their different and unique
talents that have been harnessed to make them one of the most
entertaining groups in Africa.
The group is no more as all three have parted company, with many
saying it was as a result of money issues.
