Shatta Wale Speaks After Vybz Kartel's Release: "Prophecy Come True"

Shatta Wale Speaks After Vybz Kartel's Release: "Prophecy Come True"

  • Jamaican dancehall musician Vybz Kartel has been released after over a decade behind bars
  • News of his release excited scores of loyalists across the world, including Ghana's Shatta Wale
  • Shatte Wale posted a message to his followers in celebration of Vybz Kartel walking free
  • YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Shatta Wale's reaction to the news

Jamaican dancehall crooner Adidja Palmer, known worldwide as Vybz Kartel, has been released from prison after over a decade.

On July 31, a Jamaican court of appeals declined to retry Vybz Kartel on murder charges, paving the way for his release.

His release is being seen as a milestone for the global dancehall music genre and its stars, including Ghana's Shatta Wale.

Vybz Kartel, Adidja Palmer, Mansa Musa money, Shatta Wale, Ghana
Shatta Wale is celebrating Vybz Kartel's release from prison. Photo source: X/JamaicanGleaner, X/Sambaahflex
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Shatta Wale celebrates Vybz Kartel's release

Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has been a loyalist of the Free Gaza movement, rallying fans to free Vyz Kartel despite his criminal background.

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The self-styled dancehall king scored a collaboration with the Jamaican star on his 10-track MAALI album, released last year. Their song Mansa Musa became an instant fan favourite.

On social media, Shatta Wale shared a post after Vybz Kartel's release:

"My teacher is free. I can now go to Jamaica in peace. Loyalty over royalty."

In another, he described the release of Vybz Kartel, who declared his love for Ghana in 2020, as a 'fulfilled prophecy'. The Mansa Musa hitmaker also shared his anticipation of connecting with the Jamaican star after his release.

Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh said,

Shatta Wale has a great relationship with Vybz Kartel, as we have already seen on social media, and they even have a song together, so it wasn’t surprising seeing the reaction. He has always wanted Vybz Kartel free, and he is finally free

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Ghanaians react to Shatta Wale's Vybz Kartel post

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans about Shatta Wale's mood after Vybz Kartel's release.

phoundsrichway said:

"Straight to Jamaica 🇯🇲 🇬🇭 🔥 🔥Adidja Palmer forever mi seh ❤🔥🔥🔥🔥."

nba_chiefpriest wrote:

"Shatta, you are a real one💪💞 you stick with this dude from day 1💪❤️"

maestro_up_town_gaza_ noted:

"Please King Do Hard And Bring Him Ghana And Do A Stage Show With Him."

derrickgreatman10 remarked:

"SHATTA WALE only you can bring him to Ghana 🇬🇭 and we want him here toooo!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥. ONE GAZA, ONE SM 🔥🫡✌."

mc_mayers12 added:

"Gaza X SM Accra sports stadium 🏟 mad settings 🙌🔥🔥."

Shatta Wale advises title-hungry Ghanaian artistes

YEN.com.gh also reported that Shatta Wale had expressed a lack of interest in titles and accolades, shading colleagues who refer to themselves as A-list artists.

The musician stated that he was more interested in acquiring wealth and bragged about his business ventures, which included the ride-hailing service, Shaxi.

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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

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