Shatta Wale Shares a Warm Hug With President Mahama: “Too Much Love”

Shatta Wale Shares a Warm Hug With President Mahama: “Too Much Love”

  • President Mahama and Shatta Wale showed their love for each other when the two met briefly at a boxing event
  • Shatta Wale paused his performance to greet President John Mahama at the ringside of the Legon Sports Stadium
  • Social media users who watched the video commented on the bond between the two popular Ghanaians

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Shatta Wale performed at the Legon Sports Stadium for the Legacy Rise Boxing Showdown.

During his performance, the Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist hugged President Mahama as a way of acknowledging him.

Shatta Wale, John Dramani Mahama, Mahama Paper, Hug, Shatta greets Mahama, Legacy Rise Boxing Showdown.
Shatta Wale and President John Mahama hug each other at a boxing event. Photo credit: Shatta Wale, @JDMahama & @sikaofficial1
Source: Twitter

While Shatta Wale was performing, President Mahama, at one point, stood right beside the boxing ring together with his son, Sharaf Mahama.

When Shatta saw them, he walked closer, bent over, and gave the President a warm embrace. The two talked briefly.

Although what they said to each other was not heard, Shatta Wale could be seen nodding. After their brief chat, Shatta Wale stood up and continued his performance, while President John Mahama left the ringside.

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Watch the video below:

Reactions to Mahama and Shatta's bond

YEN.com.gh collated some reactions to the video shared by @sikaofficial1 on X. Read them below:

@Priscy20221 said:

"This is why I love Mahama, he does what you expect to see… Too much love ❤️."

@GaruSarkCess wrote:

"Shatta Wale is now free from the FBI. Alla the streets king 👑."

@Iam_Monney said:

"This our President dierr chale we got protect am with all our body, mind and soul 🥰."

@Iam_Monney wrote:

"Buh naa Presido for hide in body small we beg him paaa. We can't lose him ooo."

@hero_joe33531 said:

"God bless you and your entire generation @JDMahama🙏."

@Kwame_wanye wrote:

"Why is @JDMahama such a free-minded person? I just love you, Daddy. Nyame nhyira wo pii."

@Hothead45213593 said:

"Shatta really perform this year, he dey everywhere."

@RiseWithKojo wrote:

"When the President himself shows love, you know the impact is real."

@Dereal_ZAMI said:

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"The other man wouldn't have come that close. We have seen shege in this country some."
Shatta Wale, John Dramani Mahama, Mahama Paper, Hug, Shatta greets Mahama, Legacy Rise Boxing Showdown.
Shatta Wale tells event organisers that he would charge $2m if he is made to perform last at a concert. Photo credit: Shatta Wale
Source: Instagram

Shatta Wale to charge $2m

In an earlier publication, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale, sent a message to event organisers on how much he would charge if he is made to perform last at any event.

The popular artist said he would charge $2 million.

He explained that event organisers waste the time of his fans when they make him perform last, hence his decision to charge higher.

Social media users who watched the video thronged the comment section to share their thoughts on what Shatta Wale said.

President Mahama sings Shatta Wale's hit song

In another publication, YEN.com.gh reported that President John Dramani Mahama was spotted happily singing Shatta Wale’s ‘Mahama Paper’ at Legacy Rise Showdown.

In a video online, President Mahama sang the song word for word and added hand gestures to it while sitting down.

Several social media users shared their thoughts on the viral video and even entreated the President to stand and dance the next time.

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
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Magdalene Larnyoh (Human-Interest editor) Magdalene Larnyoh writes for the Human Interest Desk at YEN.com.gh. She has over ten years of experience in media and communications. She previously worked for Citi FM, Pulse Ghana, and Business Insider Africa. She obtained a BA in Social Sciences from the University of Cape Coast (UCC) in 2012. Reach out to her on magdalene.larnyoh@yen.com.gh