Ghanaian dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., popularly known as Shatta Wale, has expressed his concern about the declining state of Ghana’s music industry compared to the growth and dominance of the Nigerian music industry.
The self-styled ‘King of African dancehall’ took to his social media handle to lament the current situation in Ghana’s music scene, acknowledging the significant progress made by the Nigerian music industry. Shatta Wale emphasized the inability of Ghanaian musicians to compete with their Nigerian counterparts, highlighting the substantial gap that has emerged between the two countries in recent years.
On his social media platform, Shatta Wale posted, “Naija music going up. Going up. Going up. Naija music going up. You can’t fight them. Ghana music falling down. Falling down. Falling down. Ghana music falling down.”
The post reflects Shatta Wale’s perspective on the contrasting trajectories of the music industries in both countries. The acknowledgment of Nigeria’s music industry going “up” indicates the success and global recognition Nigerian music artists have achieved, while the repetition of “Ghana music falling down” underscores Shatta Wale’s concern about the challenges faced by Ghanaian musicians.
The remarks by Shatta Wale highlight the ongoing conversation about the dynamics and competitiveness within the African music industry, with artists and stakeholders reflecting on the factors influencing the growth and success of different music scenes across the continent.
