Shatta Wale Details Investments In His Accra Invasion Project: "No Government Or Corporate Support"
- Shatta Wale, in a social media post, spoke about the financial investments he has put into his upcoming Accra Invasion Project (AIP) initiative
- The dancehall musician shared that he has invested $368k in the upcoming project without support from the government and corporate bodies
- Shatta Wale urged fans to pray for him to amass more money from show bookings and contracts to continue embarking on similar initiatives
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, who shared his thoughts on how government entities can help such initiatives
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Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has opened up about his significant investments in his upcoming Accra Invasion Project.
The SM Boss announced the initiative on social media on September 16 before releasing his recent studio album, SAFA.
The project aims to unearth the best musical talents in Accra and provide a platform for them to achieve mainstream stardom in the Ghanaian music industry.
Shatta Wale recently unveiled some selected artistes for the initiative and shot music videos with them in their various neighbourhoods.
Shatta Wale details Accra Invasion Project investments
In a recent Facebook post, Shatta Wale shared that he had invested $368k from his money into the Accra Invasion Project without support from Ghana's government or corporate bodies.
He noted that he spent $350k on the Kumasi Invasion Project initiative in 2020, which saw him collaborate with King Paluta, Amerado, Ypee and other Kumasi-based rappers on the Ahodwo Las Vegas song.
Shatta Wale also encouraged fans to pray and support him in securing bookings, contracts, and more money to continue embarking on similar projects in other parts of the country.
In the social media post, he wrote:
"What I am doing for the artiste now is from my own pocket ,no government or cooperate support so pray make I get plenty bookings,contracts and plenty money so we can discover more talents across the country ..Thank you 🙏. KIP - $350k, AIP-$368k. The organization for this is crazyyyy🙏🙏But thank you sameway for supporting 🙏."
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh calls for the government's support
In a conversation with YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts about how government entities can support similar initiatives like the Accra Invasion Project in the future.
He said:
"The best the government can do for initiatives like this is to provide grants, and support systems that would help reduce the stress of executing projects such as the AIP initiative from Shatta Wale."
Check out Shatta Wale's Facebook post below:
Fans praise Shatta Wale for his initiative
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from fans in reaction to Shatta Wale's Facebook post below:
Curiouz GH commented:
"More blessings king 👑all we need great opportunities and good works we are proud of you Face of Ghana music 💥💪🌏💯🙌 keep winning Shatta Wale."
Steven Attipoe commented:
"You are a great person and you will get plenty of bookings before the end of this year believe GOD BLESS you."
Abotsi Shadrack commented:
"God bless you waa, open some account make we dey donate bro. There are many talents, let’s also help build this. Akpe."
Paul Ayam Junior commented:
"You are greatly loved by all.... massive thanks for wat u doing."
Collins Sowah commented:
"The Almighty Lord will reward you keep on doing the great job."
Shatta Wale's girlfriend Maali flaunts baby bump
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale's girlfriend, Maali, flaunted her baby bump on social media.
In a viral video, Shatta Wale's girlfriend looked demure as she rocked a sleeveless outfit and recorded herself.
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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has 3 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.