Shatta Wale Archives - Page 8 of 17

29 Aug

‘Travel And Tour Artistes’ – Shatta Wale Jabs As He Backs Fameye

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Controversial Ghanaian Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has leveled his support for Fameye after the latter lamented the poor support shown to Ghanaian acts overseas. Fameye, real name Famiyez Bozah, stated on the “Day Show with Berla Mundi” that he felt disappointed when his show held in the United Kingdom failed to produce a favorable turnout. He blamed the phenomenon on a lack of support from Ghanaians in the diaspora. Shatta Wale in a tweet prompted his fans to clap for Fameye and mentioned that he would be accused of hating his colleagues had he (Shatta Wale) emitted the comments Fameye made. “Guys clap…

28 Aug

‘How Does This Make Sense?’ – Arnold Tears Into Shatta Wale Over O2 Arena Comment

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Entertainment journalist and analyst Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has criticised Shatta Wale for suggesting that Ghanaians will be the biggest benefactor should he perform at the O2 Arena. According to Arnold, at events is a beneficial endeavor for artists, as it significantly contributes to their financial gains. Shatta Wale is reported to have said “You people call me a drug addict. Why should I risk my life to fill a place for Ghanaians or the music industry?” In his analysis on UTV’s United Showbiz monitored by GhanaWeb, Arnold found it bewildering why Shatta Wale would utter these remarks. He argued that Shatta Wale does himself good for performing at events…

25 Aug

‘Filling O2 Arena Not My Priority, I Want A Billion Dollars In My Account’ – Shatta Wale

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Controversial Ghanaian singer, Shatta Wale, has asserted that although other musicians strive to play at London's revered O2 Arena, his goal is to create more wealth. The dancehall artiste claimed he no longer cares what other people think of him because he is steadily fulfilling his ambitions. Shatta made this statement on Wednesday, August 23, during a Twitter Space hosted by Serwaa Amihere. Shatta Wale asserted that his major goal as an entertainer is to have a billion dollars in his account, and not to have sold-out performances. According to him, Ghanaians treat him poorly, label him as a drug addict among…

24 Aug

We Need Sensible People In Our Music Industry – Shatta Wale

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Ghanaian Dancehall sensation Shatta Wale has called for “educated people” to lead efforts to grow the country's entertainment industry. He suggested this at a Twitter Spaces conversation hosted by TV personality Serwaa Amihere on August 23, 2023. According to him, well-qualified individuals should be put at the helm of affairs to lead discussions surrounding the music industry in Ghana and not individuals who “speak from a place of pain”. “Are we ready as an industry to find people to be on our spaces, radio stations, and TV stations properly with qualifications, people that we know that are not coming out…

24 Aug

If You Tell Me You’ll Mute Me, I’ll Cut Myself – Shatta Wale ‘Threatens’ Serwaa Amihere On Twitter Space

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Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale angrily reacted to a threat by journalist, Serwaa Amihere during a Twitter Space discussion on Ghana’s entertainment industry. During the discussion titled: “The Big Conversation with Shatta Wale on Ghana’s Music Industry,” a participant questioned Shatta Wale about his chastising of music producers for not investing in their work. “I want to know, Shatta Wale, with his craft, how does he shoot quality videos for himself? All he does is to talk about people…” the participant with the username BlaQBwoy questioned. Shatta Wale who felt incensed by the query threw a tantrum saying “my friend, shut up there! Who are you to be talking about people?…

22 Aug

You Are Part Of The Problem – Babs Direction Fires Shatta Wale

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Ghanaian filmmaker and music video director Babs Direction has lashed out at Shatta Wale, accusing the Dancehall artiste of speaking ill of his colleagues in the industry instead of using his influence to push his craft. His comments come amid a heated debate on social media following the successful O2 Arena concert by Nigerian act Asake. Many netizens have used the concert to slam Ghanaian acts for not pushing their craft out there as much as the Nigerian acts. Some industry players have also lashed back with many blaming fans and followers for not showing enough support for their own country’s…

21 Aug

Don’t Talk About Me If You Do Not Have Money – Shatta Wale Slams Pundits Again

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Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale, has hit hard at entertainment pundits, particularly, United Showbiz panelists. The SM boss took to his Instagram to berate media personalities, especially, Sally Mann, who is fond of dishing out 'harsh ' criticisms. In recent times, Sally has consistently slammed Shatta such that people have wondered if they have unresolved issues. But revisiting this issue, Shatta has emphasized that he shouldn't be discussed on any media platform, henceforth. He stressed that the only type of people worthy of discussing or criticizing him should be successful and wealthy. “Sally Mann thinks all men are wicked, but men are…

18 Aug

Shatta Wale Calls For Cecilia Dapaah’s Arrest

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Controversial Ghanaian dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, has called for the arrest of the former minister of sanitation, Cecilia Dapaah, over the one million dollar theft scandal and its aftermath. He said this in a recent Instagram live video where he lamented the state of the music industry and the country at large. He asked why attention has been diverted to the house helps who allegedly stole the money instead of holding the sanitation minister solely accountable. "Look at our politicians, they aren't studying politics they're studying the foolishness of Ghanaians. That is why the sanitation minister can have a million dollars stolen…

17 Aug

Most Radio Presenters Are Living Fake Lives – Shatta Wale

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Shatta Wale has hit hard at Ghanaian radio presenters and entertainment pundits who criticize artistes in the music industry. According to him, most radio presenters are not in the right position to criticize anyone and thus should focus on productive endeavours. He took to his Instagram Live yesterday to air his thoughts on the state of the music industry where he argued that most radio presenters and the entertainment industry are not financially inept enough to criticize him. "Most of the presenters you're seeing are living fake lives, the struggles going on in our radio stations are intense. They are suffering.…

17 Aug

Shatta Wale Demands Apology From Ola Michael

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Controversial Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah is demanding an apology from producer and entertainment pundit Ola Michael over statements made on the popular show United Showbiz. On August 5, 2023, Ola Micheal, reacting to calls by the former French Ambassador to Ghana, Anne Sophie Ave, for some Ghanaian artistes to be granted diplomatic passports as a way of enhancing the culture, entertainment, and art industry, argued that someone like Shatta Wale should not be granted such a passport due to his behaviour. In reaction, Shatta Wale produced a diss song insulting Ola Micheal and his wife followed by a subsequent diss song…