Shatta Wale Justifies His Setlist For Vybz Kartel's Concert, Bashes Critics: "Ghanaians And Hate"
- Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has opened up about his performance at the just-ended Freedom Street concert in Jamaica
- The musician performed three of his top hits, including Mansa Musa Money, his collab with Beyonce, Already, and On God
- In his recent interview, Shatta Wale also addressed the recent criticism about his set list for the big concert held in Kingston
Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale experienced a watershed career moment with his performance at Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street Concert at the National Stadium in Kingston, Jamaica.
The historic performance saw Shatta Wale unpack his song Mansa Musa Money off the Maali album, his collaboration with Beyonce and Major Lazer titled Already, and his 2022 hit track On God.
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While scores of fans continue to herald Shatta Wale's stint with the Jamaican dancehall legend, others have expressed some concerns about his set list.
In a recent interview, Shatta Wale opened up about his performance in Jamaica and the backstory behind the songs he performed with Vybz Kartel on stage.
Shatta Wale defends his setlist
According to the African dancehall king, almost all the artists billed for the show came with an ulterior motive to hail Vybz Kartel after his release from prison, as reported by the BBC.
On July 31 2024, Vybz Kartel, born Adidja Palmer, was released from prison after the Jamaican Court of Appeals declined to retry his case. The Jamaican dancehall legend had been in prison since 2014, serving a life sentence for the killing of his associate Clive 'Lizard' Williams.
The Ghanaian musician explained that he performed those three songs to let people know how blessed Vybz Kartel is even after his long time in prison.
"Mansa Musa is one of the richest people in the world. Look at how much Vybz Kartel has made after his jail term, and look at the things he is doing after he got out."
"For Already, I didn't just do that song with Beyonce for no reason. These are the type of people it's meant for. Vybz Kartel is a King. That's how God created him. The third song was On God. Everything we do is backed by God. Even Vybz kartel wrote a letter from jail that he had found Jesus."
Shatta Wale argued that his performance was to soundtrack Vybz Kartel's life on the Freedom Street concert stage and established that he was unfazed by the criticisms he has received so far.
"When kings meet kings, they know how to behave. I am the only one who knows how I idolise Vybz Kartel."
Shatta Wale's set list stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Shatta Wale's explanation for his setlist in Jamaica.
@AgyeiEbene32888 said:
"Nowadays I like the way my king responds to them.championnnnnn."
@ZongoNyame wrote:
"Wale is talking about IQ and why a multitude hardly get job after school. That's why he's my goat 🐐 SM for lyf."
@ShattaAletse remarked:
"ShattaWale get big mind 🤔🚨. No wonder he makes world Boss Vybz Kartel dance on stage whilst the whole world is watching, Nii your blessings is forever 🙏."
Samini congratulates Shatta Wale
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale's former rival Samini had acknowledged his efforts in Jamaica at Vybz Kartel's concert.
Samini spoke highly about Shatta Wale's milestone by taking to the state in Kingston and its likely impact on the African dancehall scene.
Despite their differences, both artists shared a moment of mutual respect when Samini hailed Shatta Wale’s success on the international stage.
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