Shatta Wale Performs In Jamaica, Bows To Vybz Kartel As He Receives King African Dancehall Crown

Shatta Wale Performs In Jamaica, Bows To Vybz Kartel As He Receives King African Dancehall Crown

  • Shatta Wale was one of several global stars to perform at Vybz Kartel's stadium concert in Jamaica
  • The Ghanaian musician got the Jamaican star dancing with his stage performance
  • A video of him receiving blessings from the Jamaican dancehall star after his performance has surfaced online

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On December 31, 2024 Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale joined Jamaican dancehall star Vybz Kartel on stage at the 35k-capacity National Stadium in Kingston.

Shatta Wale, Ghana, Vybz Kartel, Kumasi, Stonebwoy, Jamaica, Freedom Street concert
Shatta Wale is thrilled to see Vybz Kartel and perform with him for the first time on stage in Jamaica. Source: ShattaWale, VybzKartel
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He was invited to Vybz Kartel's first concert since his release from prison, joining a star-studded list of global dancehall stars.

The Jamaican crooner was in prison for over a decade for murder. Shatta Wale performed several songs from his catalogue to the teeming audience, including his collaboration with Beyoncé, Already.

On stage, Shatta Wale bowed to Vybz Kartel, saying

"I just want to say thank you so much. This is my first time performing in Jamaica, and I've always wished to perform with you on stage. God bless you. Jamaica, I love you."

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After Shatta Wale's parting speech, Vybz Kartel proudly confered on him the King of African dancehall title.

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Shatta Wale's performance in Jamaica stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Shatta Wale and Vybz Kartel's historic performance in Jamaica.

Adalong Elisha said:

"I swear this is so crazy bro u do all."

oparerichmond455 wrote:

"Efo will say ebi photoshoot.....Settings. Bleeding is allowed 😂😂😂"

TwixGh remarked:

"Efo dey watch oooo. Skin pain 😂😂😂😂😂😂 market too big than makola."

Enam noted:

"Happiness and goosebumps all over watching him perform Live with world boss..long live Godfather."

BELIEVE Nhation 233🇬🇭 added:

"Our mother land is proud of you SM.Boss+Gaza 🥂✌️🥰."

Shatta Wale meets Busta Rhymes

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale had caught up with American rapper Busta Rhymes, who was also billed for the Freedom Street concert in Jamaica.

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The two met in the US ahead of the show. The Ghanaian star embarked on a US trip to inspect his newly acquired Rolls Royce Cullinan.

He shared moments from his stint with Busta Rhymes, who seemed pleased to meet him.

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Source: YEN.com.gh

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Peter Ansah (Entertainment Editor) Ansah Peter is an entertainment editor who joined YEN.com.gh in September 2023. He studied Development Planning at KNUST, graduating in 2018. His professional career in entertainment journalism dates eight years back as a showbiz and arts blogger for the now-defunct motionhypegh.net, continuing to Muse Media Networks, acting as the editorial manager for the network's flagship multimedia platforms. He has also managed several PR roles with top clients, including Morgan Heritage. In 2024, Peter completed Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation