In a recent address with his fans online, Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has relived his watershed moment in Jamaica when he met and performed with his idol Vybz Kartel.
The musician was one of several global dancehall firebrands assembled for Vybz Kartel’s first concert after his release from prison.
According to Shatta Wale, his historic stint in Jamaica and loyalty to Vybz Kartel have more to do with the dancehall luminary’s teachings. In a video making rounds online, Shatta Wale revealed the actions he will take when he sees Vybz Kartel.
“Bro anywhere I see Vybz Kartel, I’ll kneel down. I don’t care what anybody thinks. I don’t care what anybody says. I don’t care how anybody sees me. That humbleness in me for Vybz Kartel is going to be forever. It’s in my blood. It’s in my DNA.
“I’m not following Vybz Kartel to chase clout. I know he has seen that. I’m not following him to be like a groupie. I follow him because of his teachings, words, and ways of doing things.”
Shatta Wale
Shatta Wale’s love for Vybz Kartel dates back decades ago. He was one of several staunch campaigners of the FreeGaza movement when the dancehall legend was imprisoned for murder.
Shatta Wale managed to feature his idol on Mansa Musa Money, crossing off one of his long-craved-for carer objectives.
However, beyond the music, Shatta Wale maintains that Vybz Kartel’s love for God aligns with his efforts to sensitize fans about God.
“The king came out of jail and all he’s preaching about is ‘God is the greatest.’ You have to take that statement seriously. For me in Ghana, I’ve been telling my fans that God is here. That has been my prayer for many years and fans know.”
Shatta Wale
Recently Shatta Wale made a prophecy to his fans after receiving his Rolls Royce Cullinan saying,
“Small time we all go understand God and not me. Those who understand me are already in the blood of God and that is the Shatta movement. See how many shatta movements fans will be successful this year 2025🩸.”
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Shatta Wale Praises John Dumelo’s New Feat
The Ghanaian dancehall sensation criticized the entertainment industry, calling it unprofitable and lacking proper structures.
In a TikTok LIVE session, he said upcoming entertainers should speak up about their struggles instead of relying on an industry that does not support them.
He praised actor-turned-politician John Dumelo for leaving acting to focus on politics and farming. According to Shatta Wale, Dumelo made the right choice by moving into a more profitable and stable career.
Dumelo, who won the Ayawaso West Wuogon parliamentary seat in December 2024, made history by ending the New Patriotic Party’s 24-year dominance in the constituency. His victory was confirmed on December 8, after he defeated incumbent Lydia Seyram Alhassan.
Following his win, President John Mahama appointed him as the Deputy Minister for Food and Agriculture. He serves under Minister Eric Opoku and is expected to help strengthen Ghana’s agricultural policies.
Shatta Wale’s comments and antics in the video have sparked reactions. Many people found his vivid description of the industry hilarious while others praised him for being real and vocal about the challenges plaguing the entertainment industry.
“But can threaten to end the careers of Black Sheriff and Kweku Smoke? Very inconsistent.”
enokmensah
“Is buying Rolls Royce an achievement? He’s behaving like a small child bi.”
iam_heavens1
“Today ‘nobody is senior’ but if the matter comes, he’ll be like ‘you are a small boy’, ‘I know my level’.”
khing_khafui
“But once your brother teases you, he’s a small boy. You did that to black. Anyways we love you.”
godson_vee
“Hey Shatta start comedy, you go still make money for there too.”
seygabi
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