MUST READ: Do You Know What Happened On 9th Jan, 1995 In Ghana’s Showbiz?

How old were you when the story of the popular Gemann homicide
occurred in Ghana in 1995? Well, I was a young boy then but I recall
the story and its associated furore vividly…
Gemann was the first man in Ghana who won by popular acclamation,
the accolade, The Michael Jackson of Ghana. He is the first Ghanaian
musician to copy the late Michael Jackson’s style of music, stage
performance/craft, hair styling and costuming. His music career was
largely influenced by the Late King of Pop Music.
NastyGist.Com scooped the story of Gemann for publication so
we all once again can learn to extra cautious; specially, people in the
showbiz industry who are usually puffed up with pride and ego.
If you are 30 years and above and followed Ghana’s showbiz
religiously from the 90s, I know the story of Gemann as you are about
to read will bring back sweet and sour memories.
Real name Nana Akwasi Agyeman but popularly known as Gemann in
the 80s and 90s in Ghana, Gemann was a secular entertainer for 25
years. He worked in night clubs in Europe, Africa and the
Mediterranean. He did a lot of radio and television appearances in
many parts of the world in the 80s and 90s.
On January 9th 1995, he was just 3 days away from finishing his first
video movie in Accra but unfortunately, his destiny came in
confrontation with fate; Gemann was arrested for homicide over
common taxi cap misunderstanding.
According to the story which had different accounts, Gemann hired
the taxi driver to a particular destination but upon reaching his
destination, misunderstanding ensued regards the fare he’s to pay the
driver.