Whether you love him or hate him, Shatta Wale knows how to dominate the headlines. The self-proclaimed African Dancehall King is as famous for his music as he is for the wild, unpredictable drama that surrounds him.
Let’s dive into some of Shatta Wale’s most controversial moments that shook Ghana—and sometimes the entire continent. You won’t believe #3!
1️⃣ VGMA 2019 – The Clash with Stonebwoy
The night that was meant to celebrate Ghanaian music turned into chaos. During the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, Shatta Wale stormed the stage when Stonebwoy was receiving his award. The two nearly clashed physically, and Stonebwoy even pulled a gun—live on stage!
The incident led to both artists being banned from the VGMA for several years. Fans were left divided, and Ghanaian entertainment made international headlines.
2️⃣ Beef with Samini – The Longest-Running Feud in GH Music
Shatta Wale and Samini have been taking shots at each other for over a decade. From diss tracks like “Enter the Net” to savage tweets, this beef is legendary.
Although they’ve made peace a few times, it never lasts long. Every few months, a new jab keeps the rivalry alive—and fans can’t get enough.
3️⃣ Fake Gun Attack Stunt – The Arrest
In 2021, Shatta Wale faked a gun attack on himself after a prophecy claimed he would be shot. The police weren’t amused. He was arrested and detained, causing a social media frenzy.
While some fans saw it as a bold statement against fake prophets, others criticized him for wasting police time and causing panic. Either way, Shatta owned the headlines—for all the wrong reasons.
4️⃣ Beef with Nigerian Artists
Shatta once went off on Twitter, claiming Nigerian artists don’t support Ghanaians the way Ghanaians support them. He called out names and started a regional firestorm online.
Though some agreed with him, others said he was dividing African music. But as always, Shatta stood his ground.
5️⃣ Multiple Social Media Rants & Walkouts
From calling out DJs to roasting event organizers and even insulting his own fans at times, Shatta Wale is unpredictable. One minute he’s dropping motivation, the next he’s trending for a fiery live rant.
He once even walked out of an interview for being asked a “disrespectful question.”
🤔 Why Does Shatta Wale Do It?
Love him or hate him, Shatta knows how to stay relevant. He controls the narrative, stirs emotion, and drives attention to himself—and his music.
As he famously said:
“You can’t talk Ghana music without talking Shatta Wale.”
📣 Which Controversy Was the Craziest?
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