King Promise
Ghanaian music star, King Promise, has spoken about his love for Chelsea FC and his new music in an interview at Stamford Bridge.
In the interview, the award-winning artiste expressed his excitement at being at the home of the Blues, describing it as a dream come true.
“For me, I’m filled with gratitude. For a kid coming from Africa, Ghana, to be here at Stamford Bridge, it’s literally a dream. I’ve been here before a couple of times, but it always feels like the first time,” he said.
King Promise credited former Chelsea star Michael Essien as one of the reasons for his deep affection for the club, praising him for flying the flag of Africa and Ghana on the global stage.
“He’s one of the reasons why I love this club so much, because I was very young when he started playing for Chelsea.
“Fast forward, I am who I am today, but I credit him for being one of the forefront people from Africa, from Ghana, just putting on for the continent, and for Chelsea also just tapping into Africa and supporting the African culture. For me, it’s a beautiful thing to be a part of this,” he stated.
According to him, the bond between Chelsea and Africa is special and personal to him as a Ghanaian.
“It’s just Chelsea connecting with Africa, which I am heavy on. I’m a Ghanaian, I’m African, and it’s just a beautiful thing that Chelsea and Africa are coming together, we have this connection,” he added.
The singer also spoke about his collaboration with the Chelsea team in the studio, describing it as natural.
“It was just beautiful. I went in the studio with the guys from the Chelsea team, and it just came naturally. I’m a Blue, you know. I’m a proper Chelsea fan, so for me it just came in natural form and we made a banger for Chelsea, for the fans all over the world. This one is for you,” he said.
By Prince Fiifi Yorke