Tag: House help

  • I paid for Kuami Eugene’s soup, out of the same GHC 400 salary – Ex- house help of Rockstar

    I paid for Kuami Eugene’s soup, out of the same GHC 400 salary – Ex- house help of Rockstar


    Mary, former house help to Ghanaian hip-hop artist Kuami Eugene, continues her efforts to tarnish her ex-employer’s reputation.

    In a recent interview, Mary refuted claims of ingratitude and disclosed that she utilised the money she received from Kuami Eugene for cooking.

    She explained that, despite being a superstar, people assumed Kuami Eugene treated her better.

    Mary recounted an incident when, exhausted from a day of cooking, she accidentally burned soup.

    Kuami Eugene allegedly instructed her to use her own money to prepare a replacement.

    Watch a snippet of the interview below.

    Meanwhile, Mary’s recent revelations have sparked a diverse range of reactions from the public, particularly among Kuami Eugene’s fans.

    Some staunch supporters of the artist have come to his defence, praising his generosity and kindness towards Mary. They argue that Mary’s claims of mistreatment are unfounded and that she is ungrateful and disrespectful.

    Additionally, they contend that the GH₵400 payment was fair for a house help, dismissing any entitlement to more money or fame. Some even go as far as accusing Mary of being sent from a witchcraft coven to sabotage Kuami Eugene’s career.

    On the contrary, others criticise Kuami Eugene, alleging that he exploited and underpaid Mary while displaying rudeness and arrogance towards her. This group questions his credibility and moral standing as a role model and public figure.

    They express sympathy for Mary, asserting that she deserved better treatment and recognition for her hard work and loyalty. The debate continues, reflecting the complex nature of the relationship between celebrities and their domestic staff.

  • Eugene reacts to house help’s ‘bitter accusations’ with new single “Onyame ehu wo”

    Eugene reacts to house help’s ‘bitter accusations’ with new single “Onyame ehu wo”


    In response to the allegations raised by Kuami Eugene’s former housekeeper, Mary, detailing the challenges she faced while working for him, the highlife singer seems to have crafted a musical reply titled ‘Onyame ehu wo.’

    This song, inspired by a piece from the legendary KK Kabobo, serves as a platform for Eugene to express his feelings and position on the issue. Through the lyrics, he conveys a blend of regret, disappointment, and a sense of broken trust.

    In ‘Onyame ehu wo,’ Kuami Eugene reflects on the consequences that individuals who engage in such actions may face, emphasising that divine punishment often awaits those who betray trust. The song serves as a medium for the artist to communicate his perspective on the matter in musical form.

    “In whatever you’re doing, remember that God is watching you. Remember, God is watching you if you are fond of embarrassing your fellow humans by spewing lies and backbiting them. God is watching you.

    “Think about it. If you will change, change because God is watching you. You act as though you love me, but in your heart, you hate me. What didn’t I do for you? But you’re going around talking about me. Spewing lies about me, what you are doing is one of the things God hates the most,” parts of the lyrics read.

    Prior to the development, Eugene took to Twitter to share an indirect jab at his house help after her first batch of rants in an interview with Der Mad King TV went viral.

    He took to social media with a response which read, ‘Nipa bi y3 cobra, an Akan phrase that translates to ‘Some humans are snakes.’

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=io8HtY9Ji4Y

    Background

    In Mary’s two widely circulated interviews, she provided insights into the reasons behind her dismissal from Kuami Eugene’s residence, citing allegations of neglect, among other issues.

    Initially, Mary candidly acknowledged her role in the strained relationship, attributing Kuami Eugene’s change in behaviour to her inability to effectively carry out certain tasks. According to her, this became a point of contention, leading to the deterioration of their working relationship.

    Mary, who is no longer employed by Kuami Eugene, revealed that she was presented with two options: either accepting a reduction in her salary from GH₵600 to GH₵400 or vacating the premises.

    She went on to share instances where she experienced health challenges, collapsing in the highlife musician’s house due to inadequate nutrition and other undisclosed reasons.

    These revelations from Mary shed light on the complexities that contributed to her departure from Kuami Eugene’s household and the challenges she faced during her tenure.

  • Nigeria: Father arrested for allegedly defiling 13-year-old house help

    Nigeria: Father arrested for allegedly defiling 13-year-old house help

    The Rivers State Police Command reported the arrest of a 42-year-old man, identified as Kolowale, for allegedly sexually assaulting his 13-year-old female house help on Ejekwu Street, Eneka, in the state’s Obio/Akpor Local Government Area.

    The arrest was made by officials from the command’s Human Rights Desk following a complaint from concerned neighbors.

    According to an anonymous source, the suspect, a father of three and a rig worker, had been engaging in the illicit act with the girl whenever he was in town, unbeknownst to his wife.

    The source said, “The man is married with three children and the girl has been staying with them. He is a rig worker and not usually around. He comes on break and goes back to work where he spends weeks.

    “Whenever he is in town and when his wife is not around, he usually has his way with his house help who is 13 years old. The girl has been staying with them for some months.

    “This time when he returned from work, he wanted to sleep with her, but the girl refused. She resisted him, ran out of the compound and informed some residents of what she had been going through.”

    She continued by saying that the girl was brought to the State Ministry of Justice by her worried neighbors, who lodged a complaint.

    “It was the Ministry of Justice that reported to the Human Rights Desk at the police headquarters on Moscow Road. After receiving the report, the police have been monitoring the man.

    “On receiving information that he came back on Sunday, they (police) moved in and arrested him,” the source added.

    The man’s detention and the event were confirmed by Grace Iringe-Koko, the state police command spokesman, who stated that an investigation was still underway.

    Inspector Iringe-Koko of the Police Department said, “Yes I can confirm the incident. The suspect has been arrested and he is in our custody. An investigation is ongoing.”