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The lookalike business is what brought me to Accra – King Promise’s lookalike
King Promise‘s lookalike has opened up about his unique career path and how he found his calling in the world of impersonation during a recent interview on the Delay Show on TV3.
The young man, whose resemblance to the popular Ghanaian musician is striking, shared his journey from Koforidua to Accra and how he turned his resemblance into a thriving business.
“I couldn’t find a job so in 2018, I came to Accra because of the lookalike business,” he shared.
As a music enthusiast, he revealed that he didn’t want to settle for just any job that didn’t align with his passion.
“I am into music and I didn’t want to stress myself or go work somewhere that will stress me. Because when you even place me in a job role, it doesn’t take long for them to sack me,” he disclosed
Recognizing his uncanny resemblance to King Promise, he decided to embrace it and make the most of it. He also went further to make his idol’s baldhead his own trademark.
“I took King Promise as my mentor,” he explained on the show. “I took the bald head from King Promise, and I don’t have plans of changing that because now it really looks good on me. For now, it has become my brand.”
According to him, the lookalike business actually brought him from Koforidua to Accra and has collaborated with other lookalikes, filming videos and posting them online to entertain and engage with his growing fan base.
“It’s the lookalike that brought me from Koforidua TO accra. I took it as a business. I could to Hohoe and find a look-alike then we merge and take a video then I post,” he indicated
Through his venture, he has had the chance to meet other lookalikes, including Kofi Kinaata’s, Fameye’s, and Sarkodie’s.
“I have met Kofi Kinaata’s Lookalike, Fameye’s lookalike, Sarkodie’s lookalike. My full-time job is the lookalike,” he added.
In May, a viral video surfaced online, showcasing the talents of these fake celebrities as they mimicked their respective idols.
From Kidi to Kuami Eugene, Black Sherif to Sarkodie himself, King Promise’s lookalike and his counterparts delighted fans with their uncanny resemblances and attention to detail in imitating their favourite artists.
Some artistes including Medikal and Shatta Wale have taken a stronger dislike to the growing trend but King Promise in an interview on TV3 revealed that they’re showing his brand love.
For the King Promise doppelgänger, impersonation has become his full-time job, and he is dedicated to perfecting his craft and bringing joy to his audience.
While some fans may question the authenticity of his chosen profession, there is no denying the entertainment value and impact that lookalikes like him bring to the music industry.
Source: 3news.com
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Redeemed Baptist Church congratulates trio
Three members of the Redeemed Baptist Church in Ogbojo – Emerita Professor Elizabeth Ardayfio-Schandorf, Mrs Florence Mangwe Hutchful and Mrs Comfort Owusu, were among 22 award recipients for their exceptional contribution to national development at the 10th Ghana Women of Excellence Awards ceremony held in Accra.
The trio were recognised for their exceptional performances in their respective field of endeavours.
Emerita Ardayfio-Schandorf is a seasoned geographer and Chairperson of the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC), Mrs Hutchful comes in as the first President of the Chartered Institute of Human Resource Management, Ghana and Mrs Owusu as the Executive Director of the Association of Rural Banks (ARB) Ghana.
The awards, held on the eve of the International Women’s Day, is a component of Ghana’s observation of the Day which was under the theme ‘Empowering the Ghanaian woman for National Development.”
The clergy and congregation of the Redeemed Baptist Church says Ayekoo to the award winners.
Entertainment
TGMA unveils nominees for 26th edition
Organisers of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) have unveiled nominations for the 26th edition of the awards.
A ceremony to unveil the awards held last Saturday at the Grand Arena was filled with shocks, surprises, and excitement.
The ultimate category, Artiste of the Year will see, Kweku Smoke, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, King Promise, Black Sherif, King Paluta and reigning champion, Stonebwoy.
King Paluta, King Promise and Stonebwoy
Best New Artiste of the Year, a key category for the emerging talents to make a mark will feature Lali X Lola, Arathejay, Rap Fada, Beeztrap KOTM, and Kwesi Amewugah.
Lovers of gospel music will have a tough time choosing Empress Gifty, Joe Mettle, Team Eternity, Piesie Esther, Diana Hamilton or MOG Music as the Gospel Artiste of the Year.
Medikal, Sarkodie, King Paluta, Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke, Beeztrap and Amerado will battle it out for the Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste of the Year crown.
A category which would generate controversy is the Best Rap Performance with a fierce contest between Sarkodie, Okyeame Kwame, Eno Barony, Lyrical Joe, Flowking Stone and Kweku Smoke.
There are other interesting categories like Highlife Song of the Year, Telecel Most Popular Song, Male and Female Vocalists of the Year among others up for grabs for the 26th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
The reigning Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy was nominated in the same category again in addition to Album/EP of the Year – “Up and Running”, Best Reggae/Dancehall Song – “Psalm 23”, Best Music Video – “Jejereje”, Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste, International Collaboration of the Year – “Ekelebe” featuring OdumoduBlvck, “Jiggle And Whine” featuring Spice, and Most Popular Song – “Jejereje”.
This year’s edition of Ghana’s biggest music night comes off on May 3, 2025, at the Accra International
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
