Gloria Sarfo Charges Ghanaian Musicians To Thank Shatta Wale: "Today, They Can Mention Huge Rates"

• Actress Gloria Sarfo eulogised dancehall musician Shatta Wale for opening the way for Ghanaian musicians to know their worth
• In a conversation inside the Asempa FM studio, she noted that the dancehall musician risked his brand to make that happen
• Many people applauded the actress for her kind words, while others noted that she spoke the truth in the video
• Entertainment Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke about Gloria Sarfo making Shatta Wale the yardstick for musicians charging higher rates

Actress Gloria Sarfo has urged Ghanaian musicians to appreciate dancehall musician Shatta Wale for charging huge rates for shows.

Gloria Sarfo applauds Shatta Wale's influence

Inside the studio of Accra-based radio station Asempa FM, Gloria Sarfo noted that Shatta Wale has had an impact on the Ghanaian music industry.

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She further stated that all musicians must express their appreciation to the SAFA Album hitmaker because it was through him that they could demand high rates from show promoters.

"I think the musicians need to really say thank you to him. Today they can mention exorbitant rates. He started it," she said.

In an ongoing discussion in the Asempa FM studio, the star actress of the Showmax Original movie series, Eno, noted that Shatta Wale sacrificed his brand to ensure that Ghanaian musicians were valued by show promoters.

"Shatta sacrificed his brand. He risked his brand to do that," she emphasised in the video.

Gloria Sarfo eulogises Shatta Wale.

Reactions to Gloria Sarfo's video

Many people in the video's comment section applauded Gloria Sarfo, noting that she only spoke facts about Shatta Wale in the video.

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Below are the reactions:

@0nly1playa said:

"she’s stating undiluted faxxs"

@OfficialBigkay said:

"Gh Musicians didn’t know their value until Shatta stepped in. He started charging high for shows, and now many upcoming artists in Ghana are millionaires. That’s pure influence."

@blessmanbuzz said:

"She’s making sense aaii"

@charllycolegh said:

"She didn’t lie. Shatta should be that guy"

"It would be unfair to other creatives before Shatta Wale" - Entertainment pundit

In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh. entertainment pundit, Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, spoke about actress Gloria Sarfo's argument about dancehall musician Shatta Wale opening the way for other musicians to charge higher rates

He believed that the star actress was speaking her truth. However, he noted that in every era there were people who led a charge for change.

Mr Boadu-Ayeboafoh said that it would be unfair for Shatta Wale to take all the credit, considering that other creatives before him set the bar for rates.

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"In every era, some people lead a charge for change, and I believe it is unfair for other creatives who raised the bar for rates for Shatta Wale to take all the credit."

He cited examples of musicians who, at the height of their careers, broke the pay ceiling due to their influence.

"Talents such as Samini, Kwaw Kese, Tic, and Sarkodie, at the height of their careers, broke the pay ceiling because of their influence."

Pope Skinny praises Shatta Wale

YEN.com.gh reported that rapper Pope Skinny and dancehall musician Shatta Wale settled their differences after their much-publicised fallout in 2019.

In a viral interview, the rapper expressed regret that their friendship turned sour and led to the acrimonious breakup.

He eulogised Shatta Wale, whom he described as the one who taught him self-confidence and how to better his finances by saving money.

Proofread by Berlinda Entsie, journalist and copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh