Wendy Shay Breaks Down Reason Behind Her Famous Quote 'Ghana Wake Up,' Explanation Sparks Mixed Reactions

Wendy Shay Breaks Down Reason Behind Her Famous Quote 'Ghana Wake Up,' Explanation Sparks Mixed Reactions

  • Popular Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay is known for her constant use of the phrase "Ghana, Wake Up"
  • In an interview with Giovanni Caleb, the Survivor crooner explained the rationale behind her favourite phrase
  • Her comment was met with mixed reactions, with some social media users agreeing and commending her

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Over the years, Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has often used the phrase "Ghana, Wake Up." When making a controversial statement or sharing her opinion on a rather heated topic, the Survivor crooner will end her rant with, "Ghana, Wake Up!"

Wendy Shay Breaks Down Reason Behind Her Famous Quote 'Ghana Wake Up,' Explanation Sparks Mixed Reactions
Wendy Shay explains the rationale behind "Ghana Wake Up" Photo Source: @wendyshayofficial
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Why Wendy Shay Uses Ghana Wake Up!

During a chat with TV3's Giovanni Caleb on Showbiz 360, Wendy Shay admitted many people had asked her about the inspiration behind her commonly used phrase.

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Breaking down the rationale, Wendy Shay said;

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I feel like the starting point of success is acceptance of reality.

She described her slogan as a wake-up call to Ghanaians to accept their reality and not make ignorant statements. Continuing her explanation, she said;

A lot of people are living in darkness and don't know.

Wendy Shay described the "darkness" Ghanaians live in as the reason behind the misjudgement and criticisms she faces. She ended her explanation with the following;

I'm always going to stand for the truth and the truth is sensitive.

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Social Media Users React To Wendy Shay's "Ghana Wake Up" Statement

ahwens3m

Am loving you the more

Sark GH

Living in darkness? Because of ignorance, Wendy Shay doesn't even know "Darkness is powerful than light"

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Ras Morgan

For real Wendy Shay is enlightened

@nana_yozy

Wendy waka nyansa kakra

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Elsewhere, Wendy Shay went on a social media rant touching on the impact of her Nigerian counterparts in the African music space.

The popular singer expressed displeasure at the divide between Ghanaians and Nigerians in music-related issues. She caused a stir on Twitter when she asked Ghanaians to put their pride and reach out to Nigeria for help.

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