I Want to Get to Shatta Wale’s Level – Kuami Eugene on His Music Career Goals

Ghanaian musician Kuami Eugene has disclosed that he hopes to reach a point in his career where he can remain influential and relevant in the music industry without having to release songs regularly, citing Shatta Wale as an example of the success he admires.

The award-winning singer shared this ambition during an interview on Pluzz FM on November 5, 2026, where he spoke about his evolving career strategy, financial growth and desire to build a lasting legacy in the music industry.

According to Kuami Eugene, his focus is gradually shifting from releasing songs frequently to establishing a strong brand and catalogue that will continue to attract attention and generate income even when he is not actively putting out new music.

He explained that he admires the level Shatta Wale has attained, where his influence, reputation and loyal fan base allow him to remain relevant without necessarily releasing music all the time.

“I’m praying that I’ll get to Shatta Wale’s level, where you don’t have to do much,” he said.

The ‘Angela’ hitmaker also revealed that he is experiencing considerable financial growth through music royalties, publishing income and investments, explaining that his motivation is no longer centred solely on the money he earns from releasing new songs.

“I’m growing mentally, and I’m taking in a lot right now. I’m at that stage where it’s no longer just about the money because, by the grace of God, I’m doing very well financially,” he stated.

He further disclosed that his royalties and publishing earnings come in every month, with the figures exceeding his expectations. He added that some of his investments are also beginning to generate returns, giving him greater financial stability.

“The royalties and publishing income come in every month, and the amounts are unbelievable. One or two investments are also paying off, so I’m doing well financially,” he added.

Kuami Eugene compared his music career to a university education, suggesting that he has progressed beyond the early stages and is gradually approaching what he considers graduation.

He explained that he is now more interested in consolidating his achievements, strengthening his position in the entertainment industry and creating a sustainable career that will continue to benefit him in the years ahead.

The musician also addressed his recent decision to reduce the frequency of his music releases, revealing that he wants to find out whether his fans will continue showing him the same level of love and support when he takes longer breaks between projects.

He noted that he has deliberately slowed down his release schedule and wants to give his latest single, ‘Stranger’, enough time to reach a wider audience before releasing another song.

“I think there has been an effect, so I’ve been trying to put out less music these days than I used to. I’m trying to test the waters to see if people will still have that Kuami Eugene love in them. I released ‘Stranger’, and I want to hold on for a while,” he explained.

The singer further identified TikTok as one of the major forces changing how music is consumed, arguing that the platform has created pressure for musicians to consistently release new material to keep audiences engaged.

According to him, the rapid consumption of music and trends on TikTok has made it increasingly challenging for artistes to sustain public interest in a single song for an extended period.

“I’ve realised that, with the way TikTok consumes music these days, it’s not that we can’t hold on to one song for a long time, but we have to feed people with so much music,” he said.

Despite his decision to slow down, Kuami Eugene maintained that he remains committed to making music but no longer feels the same pressure to release songs as frequently as he did earlier in his career.

He stressed that he now has the freedom to determine his release schedule, adding that he could decide to stay away from releasing new music until March 2027 and still expect his supporters to remain loyal.

“I’m still doing the Kuami Eugene thing, but now there’s no pressure like before. If I want, I can decide not to release any music until March next year, and by the grace of God, they will wait,” he added.