Rya Says That Throwing Of Money Into Crowds By Celebrities Doesn't Secure Fans

• Entertainment pundit, Rya Anakwa Anakwa, is of the view that the throwing of money into crowds does not secure fans
• She explained that the gesture is dependent on whether it suits the brand of the celebrity involved or not
• Citing Sarkodie and Shatta Wale as an example, she noted that even though both have diverse views, they both have incredible fanbases

Entertainment pundit, Rya Anakwa Anakwa, has opined that celebrities throwing money into crowds does not secure the fans into their ever-growing fanbase.

Citing influential musicians Shatta Wale and Sarkodie as an example, she stated that even though both have diverse thoughts on the throwing of money on fans and into crowds, they both still have staunch followers supporting them.

"Securing them, I don’t think so. Sarkodie doesn’t throw money around but he still has his fanbase and called following. And then on the other hand, you have people like Shatta Wale who throws money, but still has his fanbase."

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In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh's Geraldine Amoah, she hinted that the gesture is dependent on whether it suits the brand or not.

"We have musicians like Sarkodie. I’ve never seen him throw money into crowds before, but he’s still relevant."

Rya, who doubles as an actress and radio personality, noted that the throwing of money is also dependent on the personality of the celebrity.

"I personally don’t have problems with celebrities throwing money. Just know yourself and what you are trying to … your audience or your followers."

She explained that the money which celebrities give out to their fans and supporters during public appearances is just icing on the cake. However, it does not necessarily keep a fanbase.

Below is a video of Shatta Wale spraying his fans with money.

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Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale, is known to always thrown money into crowds during concerts. He is also known to be spraying money on his fans whom he calls Shatta Movement Family, anytime he makes a public appearance.

However, Shatta Wale has been known to always give out money to his fans.

Shatta Wale: Musician Reveals He Would Give Money To The Poor On Street Than Pay Tithe In Church

Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that controversial Ghanaian musician, Shatta Wale, has said that he would rather spray out his money to the people on the street than go to pay tithe in church.

In a video sighted by YEN.com.gh, Shatta Wale indicated that he does not agree with the payment of tithe to the church when there are many people hungry on the street.

He explained that there are many people struggling to go through the day but lack money to get basic things in like, whereas the pastors are living in luxury.

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Sarkodie Says He Is Not Stingy And That He Hates Giving Out Money On Camera

In other news, YEN.com.gh reported that Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie has broken his silence on the perception people have of him about being stingy when it comes to throwing money onto his fans.

In Ghana, many celebrities and people in authority are known to give money to their fans or throw money into crowds during public appearances.

However, in an interview with South African based podcast 'Podcast and Chill with MACG', he said that he is not happy being captured on camera giving money to people.

The CEO of Sarkcess Music noted that a video or photo of him giving out money to people reduces the respect he has for them.

Source: YEN.com.gh