Shatta Wale has disclosed that his former manager, Bullgod, has dragged him to court once again, following a defamation lawsuit filed by the latter in 2022.
In November 2022, the dancehall musician threatened to expose an alleged secret about Bullgod’s alleged involvement in the death of late artiste manager, Fennec Okyere.
Bullgod’s lawyers later filed court documents at the Accra High Court, stating that Shatta Wale’s comments implied that Bullgod was involved in the death of Fennec Okyere (Kwaw Kese’s former manager).
As a result, Bullgod sought a court declaration that these statements were defamatory and malicious, and he filed for damages.
Currently, Shatta Wale has disclosed that Bullgod has once again taken him to court.
Shatta Wale expressed his frustration, claiming that despite Bullgod publishing his unreleased songs from a fresh album, it was he (Shatta) who was being sued.
“I want to tell every judge and lawyer that if people bring problems to them, and it’s not important, they should deal with them right there. As I’m talking to you now, Bullgod has served me a letter. How can you take my property and put it out there for free? But you would rather run to court.”
Shatta Wale
According to Shatta Wale, the judges won’t ask the real story behind the issue, stating that they want him to hire a lawyer.
He questioned why they [judges] can’t ask Bullgod why he put his entire unreleased album out there.
The ‘I Know My Level’ crooner revealed he is tired of hiring lawyers. “I’m just waiting for any lawyer or judge to do what they want,” he added.
Shatta Wale further vented his anger, saying that any lawyer or judge who calls him over the matter wouldn’t like the outcome.
“I am waiting for some lawyer or judge to call me, like the election would be paused. I’m getting tired of the system. I was even jailed when some pastor predicted my death, and I’m still alive.
“What sort of country is this? How can all these foolish problems keep coming to me every day while I fold my arms and watch?”
Shatta Wale
Shatta Wale also mentioned that he had given Bullgod cash and items and would not honor the summons until they were returned.
“When we went to court the first time, the judge said, ‘Bullgod, Shatta is your junior brother, try and settle this matter.’ And that’s how we took the issue out of court.
“I want to tell Bullgod that I won’t go to court again. I have given him $60,000 and a brand-new Sonata. He should return those things, or he should forget about the court.”
Shatta Wale
He reiterated that no judge can force him to go to court.
Shatta Wale also revealed that going to court isn’t his talent.
“I don’t like those things. I didn’t cause any problem for Bullgod, so nobody should come and waste my time in this country. I’m tired. The country isn’t even helping me or protecting me. It’s the street that is helping me.”
Shatta Wale
Bullgod Replies Shatta Wale
Lawrence Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bullgod, addressed Shatta Wale’s recent disclosure about being dragged to court by the entertainment pundit and artiste manager.
Responding to Shatta Wale’s comments, he explained why he took the dancehall artist to court.
“So now he is threatening judges? I took him to court because he said I told him I killed Fennec, and that case is still unresolved. Because of what Shatta said, some people from the NPP started trying to conspire against me with my colleagues. One of my very close friends, someone I sit on the radio with all the time, was called and connived with the party.”
Bullgod
Bullgod went on to explain that Shatta Wale’s allegations had put him in a difficult position, and he felt the need to protect himself.
“People don’t know that Fennec was my friend. He used to eat at my house, my wife used to cook for him. So, if you don’t know the background, don’t talk anyhow. If I were a bad person, I would have sued Shatta for a million Ghana cedis.”
Bullgod
Bullgod also responded to Shatta Wale’s claims regarding the publication of his unreleased album tracks, stating that he had only shared a tracklist and that most of the song titles were already public knowledge. He further clarified, “Does he have proof of what he said?”
He further noted that at least, he has proof that he served Shatta Wale a writ of summons.
“Most of the things he said, I don’t understand them. Is there evidence that I put his album out? It was the tracklist I put out there. Everything I put there, is out there already.
“Naira Marley sat here and said he had a song with Shatta Wale. He already said he has a song with Vybz Kartel and so on.”
Bullgod
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