Ghanaian Dancehall Musician Shatta Wale Flaunts GH¢300k He Made Online
- Shatta Wale flaunted GH¢300k he made online through Aviator
- The musician took to X (formerly Twitter) to celebrate his winnings and shared a screen recording of his Aviator attempt, which made him the large sum of money
- His post stirred reactions among social media users with many debating the legitimacy of his claim
- YEN.com.gh does not support betting activities and advises readers to be wary of the dangers associated with betting
Popular Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale flaunted over GH¢300,000 he claims he made from Aviator.
Source: Twitter
The musician shared this on X (formerly Twitter), posting a screen recording of him playing the virtual plane game.
The post quickly went viral, with many social media users debating the legitimacy of his claim.
Betting regulations in Ghana
The Ghanaian government made a decision to impose a 10% withholding tax on betting, games, and lottery wins, a policy introduced in 2023.
The withholding tax was the government’s way of regulating betting in the country and to dissuade the youth from participating in the activit.
Reason for the introduction of the tax
Aside the tax being a source of revenue for the nation, it was touted by the government as a way of discouraging the youth from participating in betting. It was argued that the tax would make betting less attractive in the eyes of its active participants.
How betting can be harmful
Despite its popularity, betting has led to financial distress and social issues for many Ghanaians. In April 2021, the Hohoe Circuit Court sentenced a 31-year-old fuel station supervisor to 15 years in prison for stealing GH₵139,118 from his employer, which he used for sports betting but failed to recover.
This case is one of many that show the risks of betting addiction and the financial ruin it can bring. In another sad incident in 2022, some students from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) had to defer their courses due to non-payment of school fees.
Some of the students reportedly confessed that they found themselves in the situation because they had lost their funds to betting.
Finance minister's willingness to scrap bet tax
Finance Minister-Designate Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson recently also downplayed economic impact of the removal of the tax and showed a strong willingness to get the tax scrapped, stating that it contributes less than GH₴50 million annually. He went as far as referring to it as a "nuisance tax" that can be removed without significantly affecting the economy.
Ghanaians actively involved in betting
Betting culture has become rife in Ghana and there have been concerns regarding the risks and dangers it posses to individuals who actively engage in the activity. Betting is more widespread in the country than many people think.
According to a 2022 report by TGM Research, approximately 41.7% of Ghanaians have engaged in sports betting within the last 12 months. Among these bettors, 74.17% cited making money as their primary motivation.
Who Shatta Wale is
Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., is one of Ghana's most successful and controversial dancehall artistes. He gained nationwide prominence in 2013 with his hit song Dancehall King and has since become a dominant force in the Ghanaian music industry.
The 'On God' hitmaker has multiple awards to his name, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) now known as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year in 2014.
Disclaimer to readers
While Shatta Wale's win has generated excitement, it is important to note that betting comes with significant risks. Wins are not guaranteed, and many participants may experience losses.
YEN.com.gh does not encourage or promote betting but merely reports on Shatta Wale's win. Readers are advised to approach betting with caution and awareness of its potential financial risks.
Ghanaians discuss legitimacy of Shatta Wale’s GH¢300,000
YEN.com.gh gathered some reactions from social media users.
everybodys_padmore said:
"🤣This thing be true 🤣.. all be marketing aswear 🤣🤣 why we dier we money chop some."
nana_odei_ commented:
"They will end up taking the money back from innocent souls guys don’t fall for their scam.😂"
mavericksharun said:
"Keep on commenting settings as he keeps winning all day🔥🔥 …As you also dey suffer in family house and rent houses."
black_god_ferry commented:
"Make nobody lie to you, saying there's no money in betting. Yesterday, when United was losing 1-0 in the 80th minute, the handicap for United was in 50 odds, then I felt like trying, and boom, I won."
giovani.caleb commented:
"I thought this was fake until I saw the balance myself and the bank transfer. Chairman say he no go show me @shattawalenima ei."
ghanafuocom said:
"From Aviator? Like how? ALMIGHTY AVIATOR?😂"
alu_kyi reacted:
"But bro, you know if your balance is not sponsored by the site and it's your real money you go soon go bankrupt sell your cars then house?😭 Just a piece of advice from a chronic millions of dollars."
Shatta Wale drops African Mandiba music video
Shatta Wale is not sleeping on the music side of things, either. He has released the music video for his latest song.
YEN.com.gh reported that 'African Mandiba", which is a tribute to Vybz Kartel for his support, resonated with many people.
Jamaicans especially were appreciative of Shatta Wale's love for Vybz Kartel.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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