Okyeame Kwame Ran Away – Quophi Recounts Gun Incident With Nana King

Okyeame Quophi, a Ghanaian radio presenter and former member of the Akyeame movement, recounted a harrowing experience with music executive Nana King. The incident occurred in Kumasi, Ghana, after Quophi advised King to alter his musical style to broaden his appeal to a wider Ghanaian audience. Quophi believed that King's current style would hinder his popularity in the country.

Initially, Quophi approached King with the intention of helping him develop a sound that resonated with local audiences. However, the conversation took a dangerous turn when King became enraged and pulled a gun on them.

Quophi recounted that Okyeame Kwame, the rapper, fled the scene while he remained seated, his body present but his spirit far away. The musician explained that he was frightened but ultimately had to flee for his safety following the confrontation. Quophi revealed that Nana King later changed his musical direction, moving towards highlife and incorporating Twi lyrics into his songs. It was two weeks after their encounter that King released 'Champion', his first hit song in Ghana.

Quophi further disclosed that King later approached him at an event to admit that he had been right about the advice and that he had overreacted to the situation. Despite being furious and considering punching King, Quophi controlled himself due to King's larger size.