Wendy Shay and Tracy Shay Attend AFRIMA Awards as Singer Praises Protégé on Stage

Wendy Shay and Tracy Shay Attend AFRIMA Awards as Singer Praises Protégé on Stage

  • Award-winning Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay and her goddaughter Tracy Shay were spotted at the 2026 AFRIMA Awards
  • The songstress praised her primary student for making her song go viral with her beautiful dance video at the event
  • Some social media users have commented on the special bond between Wendy Shay and Tracy Shay on Instagram

Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay and her protégé, Tracy Shay, were spotted at the 2026 All Africa Music Awards (AFRIMA) in Lagos, Nigeria.

The award-winning songstress earned praise for her powerful speech at the star-studded event.

Wendy Shay, Tracy Shay, AFRIMA Awards, Ghanaian Musicians, Wendy Shay's goddaughters, Rufftown Records
Wendy Shay and Tracy Shay represent Ghana at the 2026 AFRIMA awards. Photo credit: @wendyshay.
Source: Instagram

Wendy Shay praises Tracy Shay at AFRIMA

Wendy Shay publicly praised her goddaughter, Tracy Shay, during the 2026 AFRIMA Awards.

She acknowledged her protégé's efforts in promoting her hit song, which played across radio stations and TV platforms in Ghana and beyond.

Wendy Shay celebrated Tracy’s role in the success of her song Too Late, which won an award at the event. During her acceptance speech, she thanked her team, fans, partners, and Tracy Shay for their hard work.

Read also

Ralph DeFellow Ghanaian questions Akosua Serwaa's public support, video stirs reactions

Wendy Shay
Wendy Shay shows off her new hairstyle before attending the 2025 AFRIMA Awards in Lagos. Photo credit: @wendyshay.
Source: Instagram

The famous Ghanaian artist Wendy Shay represented the motherland with her bodyflattering kente gown as she modelled in beautiful high heels.

She turned heads with her long blonde hairstyle which complimented her skin while rocking heavy makeup at the red carpet event.

Tracy Shay looked simple and classy in a custom-made jumpsuit and beautiful braids hairstyle to support her godmother.

"I want to say thank you to my baby, Tracy Shay, for dancing to Too Late — it went viral because of her,” she said, acknowledging Tracy’s contribution."

Reactions to Wendy Shay's video at AFRIMA awards

Some social media users have commented on Wendy Shay and Tracy Shay's video, which bloggers posted on TikTok. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:

Empress_United backup stated:

"Tracy will be like is this the movie goddess Uche Montana 🥰. Proud Shay Gangsta. Congratulations Queen Shay 👑."

Beatrice commented:

Read also

"It was an oversight": Tracy Shay breaks silence after performing at Sista Afia's concert

"Congratulations. The best female musician in Ghana right now."

April bae🤍🥷🤎💙♈🦋📌

"Congratulations Queen. You deserve it 👏."

Original Lady commented:

"Awwww By Grace 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼. Congratulations, Wendy 🎊 🤘🤘."

Nana Yaa commented:

"Congratulations, sister 💝🥰🥰🥰🥰. The queen 👸. We love you, Wendy. 🥰🥰🥰🥰."

Ashima Fatima commented:

"Congratulations Queen shay 👑."

Paulina Awuah245 stated:

"Congratulations❤❤❤❤❤."

@sunshine10 stated:

"Congratulations 👏👏👏🥰🥰🥰. Proud Shay Gangsta."

The TikTok video of Wendy Shay after winning an AFRIMA Award is below:

Wendy Shay andTracy's first meeting

Uber Driver hitmaker Wendy Shay met Tracy Shay after a video of the young dancer passionately dancing to her song nearly broke the internet.

Wendy Shay later visited Tracy’s school unannounced and gifted her educational supplies.

In a viral video, she also promised to sponsor Tracy Shay’s education through to the tertiary level and support all her needs.

The TikTok video of Wendy Shay's first meeting with Tracy Shay is below:

Tracy Shay speaks after solo performance

Read also

Wendy Shay vows to sponsor Tracy Shay’s education despite betrayal

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Tracy Shay who released a press statement on Facebook. She explained why she didn’t inform her mentor, Wendy Shay, about her first solo performance.

Some social media users criticised her after the video resurfaced online, prompting the clarification.

Source: YEN.com.gh

Authors:
Portia Arthur avatar

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