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18 Oct

Shatta Wale, Others Endorse Bawumia’s Music Industry Plan

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Stakeholders in the creative arts industry have hailed the policies of the Vice President and Presidential Candidate of the governing New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr Mahamudu Bawumia. This was after Dr. Bawumia has revealed that Ghana’s first local music streaming app was set to launch in November. The Vice President made this announcement during an engagement with stakeholders from the creative arts industry on Wednesday, expressing the need for an indigenous solution to better support local musicians and filmmakers. Addressing a crowd of enthusiastic creative artistes, Dr. Bawumia proudly stated, “I’m very happy to let you know that the work…

18 Oct

I Was Once A Farm Worker, A Taxi Driver And A Cleaner – Bawumia

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The Presidential Candidate of the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Dr. Mahamudu Bawumia, has recounted the hard times he went through in the past during a meeting with the creative sector on Wednesday, October 16, 2024. While responding to a plea made by dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, on the need for Bawumia to find ways of helping young people on the streets, the Vice-President mentioned that because he had been in similar situations in the past, he empathized with such underprivileged people. Speaking in pidgin English at the behest of Shatta Wale, Dr Bawumia said “Me I be farmworker before, by-day…

18 Oct

‘Stop Fooling And Grow Up’ – Shatta Wale Responds To Stonebwoy’s Birthday Wish

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On October 17, 2024, Dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, celebrated his 40th birthday. The singer received well-wishes from fans and notable figures, including Stonebwoy and broadcaster Serwaa Amihere. Despite their differences over the past six years, Stonebwoy took to social media to share heartfelt birthday wishes for Shatta Wale. He wrote, “No matter the differences, I wish you long life, brother! Big 40… (Blackstar age).” In response, Shatta Wale disagreed with Stonebwoy’s use of the word “differences.” He asserted that their fans don’t need what he described as “enmity.” “Which differences? Stop fooling and grow up… The fans don’t need this enmity. Be…

07 Oct

Pope Skinny Reveals Details Of Past Misunderstanding With Shatta Wale

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Ghanaian rapper Pope Skinny has shed light on his current relationship with dancehall star Shatta Wale, revealing that despite past misunderstandings, they remain on good terms. Speaking in an interview on Adom FM’s Ofie Kwanso show with host Jerry Justice, Pope Skinny acknowledged that while they’ve had disagreements in the past, their bond remains strong. “We had a misunderstanding and couldn’t solve it indoors, so we brought it out to the public. But now, we are no more like that. I am too mature to have issues with Shatta Wale. He is my guy, my friend, and I do not have any problem…

23 Sep

Samini’s Epic Response To Fans Comparing Shatta Wale’s Album To Stonebwoy’s

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Ghanaian dancehall legend, Samini lashed out at a fan who tried to spark controversy by asking for his opinion on the performance of Shatta Wale’s SAFA album compared to Stonebwoy’s hit song “Jejereje.” The interaction took place during one of Samini’s live sessions on social media, where some fans infiltrated the comment section with questions about his former protégé, Stonebwoy. Visibly irritated by the question, Samini didn’t hold back in his reply as he believes the question is a trap intended for him to be dragged. Samini made it clear that he doesn’t believe Shatta Wale’s album has flopped, before ordering the…

23 Sep

Vote Wisely – Shatta Wale’s All Important Message To Fans Ahead Of Elections

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Dancehall king, Shatta Wale has issued a powerful message to his fans ahead of the upcoming elections, urging them to be cautious and vote wisely. The artiste made this statement during his performance at the highly anticipated Ghana Report Concert held at Independence Square. In the middle of his energetic performance, Shatta Wale took a moment to address his fans, calling on them to be vigilant and avoid making hasty decisions at the polls. He warned his supporters against falling for empty promises and political gimmicks often used by parties to sway voters. “If you’re going to vote, please be…

04 Sep

‘Don’t Compare Me To Daddy Lumba; It’s Very Disrespectful’ – Shatta Wale Warns Netizens

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Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has criticised netizens for comparing him to Highlife legend Daddy Lumba. Recently, some online discussions have drawn parallels between Shatta Wale and Daddy Lumba, despite their different genres and eras of dominance. This comparison has sparked a heated debate about music supremacy between the two musicians. Daddy Lumba, a pioneering figure in highlife music, significantly influenced the Ghanaian music scene from the early 1990s through the 2000s with his distinctive vocals, massive hits, and timeless songs. Shatta Wale on the other hand, who began his career as 'Bandana' before rebranding, has become a prominent figure in contemporary Ghanaian music since the early 2000s.…

30 Aug

Shatta Wale Wants Hit Vs Hit ‘Dancehall King’ Showdown With Stonebwoy

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Shatta Wale has issued “a formal challenge to Stonebwoy” to determine who truly is the King of Dancehall music. Shatta Wale assured “the nation’s leaders” of “a structured” contest devoid of violence. He asserted the clash would be a “healthy competition” and fertile ground for businesses to market their goods and services for sales. Responding to an X user’s comment, the singer-songwriter explained how the legitimate Dancehall King will be decided on the day at the Accra Sports Stadium. “Since you guys claim your artiste is better than me, the only way we can judge this is by dropping hit…

01 Aug

Check Out Shatta Wale’s Reaction To Vybz Kartel’s Freedom From Jail

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Dancehall king Shatta Wale has enthusiastically reacted to the news of Vybz Kartel’s release from prison. Shatta Wale, known for his strong support of Kartel throughout his incarceration, took to social media to celebrate the momentous occasion. It is worthy to note that Shatta was the only artiste from Africa who boldly campaigned for Kartel’s freedom through the #FreeVybzKartel movement. He recorded a song, ‘Free Up Di Gaza’ to advocate for a reduced sentence and ultimate release of Vybz Kartel. Since the announcement of his release, Shatta had been eagerly counting down the hours in anticipation of the D-day.He shared his…

13 Jun

Shatta Wale Donates GHS 30K In Support Of Buzzstop Boys’ Cleaning Initiative

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Dancehall artist Shatta Wale has donated GHS 30,000 to support the Buzzstop Boys, a local group dedicated to maintaining cleanliness and improving sanitation in Ghana. The donation took place during a community service event at Alajo T-junction, where Shatta Wale joined the group in their efforts to clean the area. Shatta Wale expressed his support for the Buzzstop Boys’ mission to keep Ghana clean. He remarked that it is important for youth to be involved in national development and highlighted the significance of contributing to the community. Addressing his fans and residents who joined the clean-up exercise, Shatta revealed the…