Shatta Wale Claims Sarkodie And Stonebwoy Grew Up In Zongo: "I Am A Dbee"

Shatta Wale Claims Sarkodie And Stonebwoy Grew Up In Zongo: "I Am A Dbee"

  • Shatta Wale, in an interview, compared his upbringing to that of his counterparts Sarkodie and Stonebwoy, claiming that they grew up in "zongo" areas
  • The musician said he grew up in a very affluent environment, referring to himself as a "dadabee," and highlighted how some artistes try to portray themselves as something they are not
  • He mentioned that he had visited Sarkodie's mum's abode in Tema before, and described it as a bungalow and contrasted it with the mansion he lived in as a child
  • Bryte Tobinco, an entertainment pundit, in a conversation with YEN.com.gh shared his thoughts on Shatta Wale's constant critique of his peers

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Shatta Wale has opened up about the differences between his upbringing comparing it to that of Sarkodie and Stonebwoy. In an interview, the dancehall star emphasised that while he grew up in an affluent environment, his counterparts had more modest beginnings.

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Shatta Wale compares his upbringing to that of Stonebwoy and Sarkodie in a video. Photo Source: shattawalenima. sarkodie, stonebwoy
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He described his childhood as privileged, referring to himself as a ‘dadabee,’ a term used for kids from wealthy families. In contrast, he pointed out that Sarkodie and Stonebwoy were raised in ‘Zongo’ communities, which are typically known for their less affluent settings.

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The musician recalled visiting Sarkodie’s mother’s home in Tema and compared it to the mansion he lived in as a child. He highlighted how some artistes project a false image of their background when they rise to fame. According to him, portraying an affluent lifestyle without having lived it has led to the downfall of many musicians.

Entertainment pundit speaks on Shatta Wale's criticism of peer

Popular entertainment pundit Bryte Tobinco, in a conversation with YEN.com.gh, shared his thoughts on Shatta Wale's constant criticism of his industry peers. He mentioned that it was not strange for artistes to have differences in showbiz.

"It is not uncommon for entertainers to have differences and to speak about their colleagues. Artistes have different temperaments. Some are vocal, while others like to keep their thoughts to themselves. At the end of the day, the drama also makes people talk about them and keep their names in the news, which is the priority of many entertainers. He said"

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Shatta Wale's comment on Sarkodie and Stonebwoy

YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.

Jammie said:

"Can Shatta live without Sarkodie and Stonebwoy?"

ADOM commented:

"What he is saying is never here nor there. can't he have a convo without downplaying or talking about other acts in the way he does."

Kofi Abrantie said:

"You see what I don't like about this guy always talking about others ..why."

Shatta Wale warns Black Sherif

Shatta Wale had an issue with Black Sherif as well recently and lamented bitterly over something the artiste did.

YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale cautioned Blacko against starting beef with him.

The On God hitmaker then told Black Sherif to focus on his music career and steer clear of industry attempts to pit them against each other.

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Geraldo Amartey (Entertainment Editor) Geraldo Amartey is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He pursued a degree in linguistics at the University of Ghana and graduated in 2020. He has over three years of experience in journalism. Geraldo's professional career in journalism started at the Ministry Of Information, where he worked as a writer. He has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation. You can reach out to him at geraldo.amartey@yen.com.gh.