Ghanaians Blast Tracy Shay for Performing Wendy Shay’s Songs Without Permission at a Concert

Ghanaians Blast Tracy Shay for Performing Wendy Shay’s Songs Without Permission at a Concert

  • Young female dancer Tracy Gyasi, popularly called Tracy Shay, has caused a stir after she performed Wendy Shay's songs without her approval
  • Some Ghanaians have slammed Wendy Shay's goddaughter for what they perceived as disrespecting the fans at Sista Afia's concert
  • Meanwhile, Tracy Shay's mentor has recorded a new TikTok video to apologise on her behalf

Award-winning Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay’s goddaughter, Tracy Shay, made a bold career move in January 2026.

The first protégé of the Uber Driver hitmaker rose to fame in 2025 after her dancing videos went viral on TikTok.

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Tracy Shay performs Wendy Shay's songs at an event without her permission. Photo credit: @wendyshay.
Source: Instagram

Tracy Shay performs at Sista Afia’s concert

Wendy Shay’s goddaughter, Tracy Shay, was among the performers at Ghanaian singer Sista Afia’s concert, which was held in Koforidua.

The young dancer allegedly graced the event without informing her mentor, who had vowed to support her until she completed tertiary education.

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Tracy Shay performed several of the choreographed routines she had rehearsed with Wendy Shay, but this time alone on the big stage.

Wendy Shay, Tracy Shay, Sista Afia's concert, Wendy Shay's goddaughter, Wendy Shay's mom, Wendy Shay's songs
Wendy Shay hangs out with Tracy Shay and Korkor Shay during school hours. Photo credit: @wendyshay.
Source: Instagram

According to some TikTok users, she addressed the crowd in a tone many described as disrespectful, as if they were her classmates.

She looked elegant in a white, long-sleeved hoodie-style short dress and rocked a beautiful braided hairstyle.

The TikTok video of Tracy Shay's performance with her godmother, Wendy Shay, is below:

Wendy Shay blasts Tracy Shay’s mother

Award-winning Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay has expressed frustration over the difficulties of mentoring someone else’s child in a viral post.

Wendy Asiamah Addo alleged that Tracy Shay’s mother often interfered in the decisions she made to help build Tracy’s career.

Tracy Shay’s TikTok account was recently verified after appearing in several videos with Wendy Shay.

The TikTok post about Wendy Shay blasting Tracy Shay's parents is below:

Wendy Shay apologises on Tracy's behalf

Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay has apologised to Ghanaians who were offended by Tracy Shay's presentation at Sister Afia's concert.

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She claimed that her goddaughter's parents didn't even inform her before the young lady's debut performance at the event.

Wendy Shay highlighted that Tracy Shay would definitely become the star she is meant to be if her parents align with all the decisions she makes.

YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

Poasong Abone Daraan commented:

"You gain my respect every day. I used not to like u at all, but honestly, I am seeing a lot of maturity in you."

Nana Akua Standwell commented:

"🤣🤣🤣 So what are those people managing?"

•||•RTB JNR•|| commented:

"Remember what Shatta Wale told you. He said, Wendy, if you no Dey force they will bring you down??? THANKS SISTER YOU HELP ALOT🔥🔥🔥🔥."

Ohemaaadepa commented:

"You’ve shown true love and maturity by understanding that Tracy Shay is just a child and forgiving her actions. May God continue to bless you abundantly to guide her in nurturing her talents. May God grant you long life and good health to see Tracy grow into a proud and successful woman like you.🙏🙏🙏."

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The TikTok video is below:

Wendy Shay takes Korkor Shay to playground

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Wendy Shay taking her second goddaughter to have fun at a popular playground.

The It's Too Late hitmaker and Korkor Shay wore coordinating two-piece ensembles to spend quality time together.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for almost six years. She joined YEN.com.gh in 2022 as its pioneer fashion editor. She has also worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She has completed Google News Initiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: portia.arthur@yen.com.gh