Ghanaian dancehall sensation, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., popularly known as Shatta Wale, has openly acknowledged the remarkable achievements of Nigerian musicians while expressing the sentiment that their successes have overshadowed those of their Ghanaian counterparts.
Shatta Wale likened the music industries of both countries, describing the Ghanaian music scene as being comparable to a “feeding bottle” in contrast to the Nigerian music industry, which he vividly characterized as a “Hennessy bottle,” implying the significant difference in scale and impact between the two.
The assertion was made as Shatta Wale extended congratulations to the emerging Nigerian artiste, Asake, who recently accomplished the remarkable feat of selling out the iconic O2 Arena in London, United Kingdom. Shatta Wale took to his Twitter account to express his admiration for Nigerian musicians’ achievements and the scale of their impact.
In his tweet, he wrote, “Nigerians [artistes] are making Ghana music look like a feeding bottle compared to a Hennessy bottle. Congrats to Asake meeenn!!! You guys deh run tooo fast …F*ck.”
Shatta Wale further highlighted the divide between the music industries of both countries by emphasizing that Nigeria is experiencing an immense level of success. He expressed the sentiment that Nigerian music industry is “winning BIG TIME” and acknowledged the rapid pace at which Nigerian musicians are advancing.
In a brief reflection on the challenges faced by Ghanaian artists, Shatta Wale suggested that an open-minded approach devoid of harsh judgments within the Ghanaian music community could potentially pave the way for similar achievements.
Shatta Wale’s statement underscores the global recognition of Nigerian musicians’ accomplishments and the vibrant music scene in Nigeria, which continues to expand its influence on the international stage.
