Shatta Wale Fails To Speak Fluent Patois On Trip To Jamaica, Peeps Compare Him To Stonebwoy, Videos
- Ghanaian dancehall musicians Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy are in the news as Ghanaians compare their fluency in the Jamaican language, Patois
- This comes after Shatta Wale's recent trip to Jamaica to perform at Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street concert
- Many people shared their views on the videos as they advised Shatta Wale to take Patois tutorials from Stonebwoy
- In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke about the Patois language and its relation with dancehall music
Ghanaian dancehall musicians, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, have garnered significant attention for their interactions with Jamaican musicians in Patois.
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Shatta Wale fails to speak Patois
A video shared by user @NEBASARK on X (formerly Twitter) contrasts these interactions, sparking discussions among fans and industry observers about which of the two musicians spoke better Patois.
This comes after the SAFA album crooner's trip to Jamaica to perform at Jamaican musician Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street concert.
The video juxtaposes Shatta Wale's and Stonebwoy's engagements with Jamaican artists, highlighting differences in rapport, collaboration, and reception.
Shatta Wale, known for his energetic performances and outspoken nature, has often expressed admiration for Jamaican dancehall culture, however, he caused a frenzy online with his failure to fluently speak Patois.
Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy Patois comparison
In contrast, the viral video portrayed Stonebwoy's interactions with Jamaican musicians as more seamless and organic.
A notable example is his collaboration with Jamaican artist Beenie Man on the track "Shuga," which received widespread acclaim for its authentic fusion of Ghanaian and Jamaican dancehall elements.
Video of Shatta Wale in Jamaica
Reactions to Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale's Patois
The video shared by @NEBASARK ignited discussions among fans regarding the significance of cultural exchange and authenticity in music collaborations.
Some argued that Stonebwoy's approach reflected a genuine respect for Jamaican music traditions, while others encouraged Shatta Wale to do better.
@Ibra_Xylem said:
"Dem say Jamaicans 🇯🇲 see Shatta Wale as Safo Newman."
@djsliming said:
"We say learn the Jamaican patois well , u say no . Now they are talking and you have to wait for all of them to laugh before you laugh some 🤣🤣🤣🤣 the tins dem dey talk man no dey hear word 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣."
@flyboybhit said:
"Pained SM fans are here saying Wale is not Jamaican so why do we expect him to speak Patois.. ah?🤣 Na did anybody force him to do a Jamaican genre of music? Why didn’t he focus on singing Ga songs at Homowo?"
"Patois is not a requirement to be a dancehall artist" - Boadu-Ayeboafoh
Entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh in an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, spoke about the Patois language and its relation with dancehall music.
He noted that Patois and dancehall music despite its native origin in Jamaica, was not a requirement for any musician to pursue dancehall music.
The season entertainment pundit commended Shatta Wale for being himself in Jamaica, adding that he did not need any validation from naysayers since his outstanding performance at the Freedom Street concert spoke for itself.
"Patois is not a requirement to be a dancehall artist and it was refreshing that Shatta was himself in Jamaica. He did not need any validation as his craft spoke on the stage."
Mr Boadu-Ayeboafoh stated that comments on social media bashing Shatta Wale for his inability to speak Patois fluently were from Stonebwoy's fans. He added that such negative comments should be ignored.
"The comments by the BHIM fans smack of jealousy; thus, they should be ignored as valid."
Shatta Wale rocks over $2.5k outfit
YEN.com.gh reported that dancehall musician Shatta Wale performed with Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel at his Freedom Street concert on December 31, 2024.
For his outfit at the concert, the Ghanaian dancehall star looked handsome in a $2.5k outfit that caught the eye of many netizens.
Many people spoke about how handsome he looked in the custom outfit as they praised his exceptional fashion sense.
Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh
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Geraldine Amoah (Entertainment editor) Geraldine Amoah is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She pursued Business Administration at Ashesi University and graduated in 2020. She has over 3 years of experience in journalism. Geraldine's professional career in journalism started at Myjoyonline at Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. She has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced digital reporting and fighting misinformation.
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.
