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The surprising professions of Ghana’s celebrity lookalikes before stardom
They are well-known in Ghana as celebrity lookalikes, but the 4Kings, as they are collectively called, have a unique existence outside of their overnight popularity.
In a recent interview on the Delay Show, Steve Quams, Courage, Robert, and Future, who go by the aliases Kuami Eugene, Medikal, King Promise, and Mr Drew, revealed their true identities.
All four of them talked about their struggles, such as moving from their hometowns to Accra, working lowly jobs, and becoming instant celebrities.
Here’s how the chat with host Delay went:
Delay: All that is known about you is that you are the lookalikes of several singers; tell me a little about yourselves, beginning with Future.
Future (Mr Drew’s lookalike): I was born in Lapaz and attended Awoshi Junior and Senior High Schools (JHS and SHS). My mother lives in Obuasi, and my father in Ofaakor. My father abandoned me after fifth grade. I went to Glorious Mission School and then to Abetify Presby to study Visual Arts.
I worked as a spare parts trader at Abossey Okai after school. Then I quit to work for a sachet water firm. Before returning to the spare parts business at Abbosey Okai, I also worked as a barber.
Delay: Steve, what was your life like before you became famous?
Steve Quamz (Eugene’s lookalike): I was born in the Eastern Region at Asuom Kade. My father was late, but my single mother looked after us. My father had three marriages, thus I have many stepsiblings but just four blood siblings. I attended Asuom Senior High School before moving to Accra in 2018.
I worked as a store attendant after school while living with my brother in Ashongman.
Delay: Robest comes next.
Robest (King Promise’s doppelganger): I was born in Breman Asikuma but raised in the Eastern Region in Koforidua. I am the first of two children; I have a sister. I graduated from Goka SHS in the Brong Ahafo Region in 2017.
I only relocated to Accra five months ago. I’ve never worked a menial job after school, only music. Before I became famous, I worked as a doppelganger. I go from area to region looking for other people who look like me.
Delay: Courage comes last.
Courage (Medikal’s clone): My birthplace is Akatsi, Volta Region. I am the second kid in a family of three. I went to Akatsi JHS and afterwards Akatsi SHS. I studied graphic arts and graduated in 2017.
In 2018, I relocated to Tema after finishing school. I used to work as a mobile money operator. I also worked with a printing press to make t-shirts.
As destiny would have it, the pals connected on social media through Robert and started the ‘craze’ of lookalikes as a method to get away from hustling.
Despite the fact that the path is not without hurdles, 4Kings stated that they are striving and are exploring a career move to full-time music.
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Wendy Shay donates educational materials to Weija Presbyterian Primary School
Wendy Asiamah Addo, also known as Wendy Shay, provided teaching and learning materials to students at the Weija Presbyterian Primary and Junior High School in the Greater Accra Region on Monday, November 20, 2023, through her organisation Shay Foundation.
Branded exercise books, newly made school uniforms, detergents, and refreshing drinking water were among the kind donations.
This charitable deed, which honoured International Children’s Day, demonstrates Wendy Shay’s dedication to encouraging student access to critical educational resources.
Speaking to the students and staff of the school, the ‘Bedroom Commando’ crooner said, “Shay Foundation is a nonprofit organisation that is committed to seeing to the welfare of both young and old. The organisation aims to support the educational needs of the community. Our main mission is to provide equitable access to quality education for underserved communities. It’s sad to see people drop out of school because they do not have the proper materials. Education is the key to the future, and we must do everything possible to make sure that every child has access.”
The acclaimed singer welcomed kindred spirits with open arms, pushing them to band together and make a lasting influence on the foundation’s noble cause.
Wendy Shay ensured that, in addition to educational contributions, entertainment had a role in the donation ceremony, exciting students with live performances of some of her favourites.
For the past three years, the Shay Foundation has been pursuing these humanitarian activities with zeal.
Below are extracts from the gift.
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Burna Boy named Afrobeats Artiste at the 2023 BMAs
Burna Boy, a Nigerian music singer, has been crowned the best Afrobeats act at the 2023 Billboard Music Awards (BMAs).
Burna Boy defeated other musicians Libianca, Rema, Tems, and Wizkid.
Accepting the award on Sunday, the African legend stated, “This is dedicated to Africa and every artiste coming out of Africa now, the future is bright.”This is only the tip of the iceberg, but you’ll see the entire concept shortly. “I salute you, love.”
Meanwhile, Rema’s Calm Down remix with Selena Gomez was named Top Afrobeats Song.
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Ex-husband drags Xandy Kamel on social media again
King Kaninja, the ex-husband of actress Xandy Kamel, has reacted to charges that his casual attitude and infidelity spree ended their two-year marriage.
His recent outburst comes in response to an interview Xandy gave on Delay Show, in which she declared, among other things, that she was the family earner, rented their house, and paid all the expenses.
She also said she had over GH30,000 in her account at the time of her wedding, but that amount had been reduced to barely over GH100 in two years.
Xandy also discussed the trauma she faced in her marriage, which cost her two pregnancies.
“I was still in my wedding gown when the marital problems began.” People began phoning to tell me they were having an affair with my husband. In my marriage, I’ve only felt happy for 5 minutes. We didn’t even have sex. “I think we made love about six times in our one year together,” a depressed Xandy admitted.
Kaninja claims the marriage collapsed because Xandy was more preoccupied with her lesbian lovers rather than their marriage.
He added that his ex-wife portrayed the victim as merely a front to hide her embarrassment.
Kaninja stated that Xandy is unsuitable for marriage since she cannot even arrange her matrimonial bed or clean it.
Even routine household duties, he claimed Xandy’s mother was doing.
Kaninja, who had opted not to respond, stated that he felt compelled to clear his name.
He claims he hasn’t spoken up because he doesn’t want to get involved in the dirt like his ex-wife.
“The reason I don’t pay attention to some of this news is that eagles and pigs aren’t natural enemies.” Pigs adore playing in the mud, therefore there is no need to accompany them there. “When you follow them, you become dirty like them,” he grumbled.
Kaninja stated that if Xandy did not stop firing, he would be forced to unleash all of the bombshells.