Shatta Wale Says It Was A Dream To Perform With Vybz Kartel: "It Took Me 20 Years"
- Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale spoke on a TikTok Live about his dream to perform on the same stage as Vybz Kartel in Jamaica
- The Taking Over crooner noted that it took him 20 years to make the dream a reality since the Jamaican legend was jailed some 13 years ago
- Many social media users in the comments section of the TikTok Live video spoke about the importance of speaking things into existence
- In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke about Shatta Wale fulfilling his dream of performing with Vybz Kartel
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Dancehall musician Shatta Wale has opened up about his dream of performing on the same stage as Jamaican dancehall legend, Vybz Kartel in Jamaica.

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Shatta Wale speaks about the Jamaican dream
During a TikTok Live session with 5Five member PapiTheKing and a few other fans, Shatta Wale spoke about his recent performance with Vybz Kartel in Jamaica.

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The Ghanaian dancehall musician performed at the Jamaican legend's Freedom Street concert in Jamaica on December 31, 2024.
In the screen-recorded video circulating on social media, Shatta Wale noted that it had always been his dream to perform with the Quick Quick Quick crooner on the same stage and in Jamaica.
In the live video, the dancehall musician shared some motivational words as he encouraged all the viewers of the TikTok Live to dream.
"I told myself that before I will go to Jamaica, the first day I will perform in Jamaica, I will perform with Vybz Kartel. It took me 20 years."
Explaining why it took him that long to perform with Vybz Kartel, Shatta Wale noted that it was due to his arrest and jail time. He said that he had to wait for 13 years for Vybz Kartel's release.
Reactions to Shatta Wale's dream
Many people in the comments section hailed Shatta Wale as the Don and noted that he was on the top of the world after his exceptional performance in Jamaica.
Others also spoke about his dreams becoming a reality after he spoke them into existence some years back about wanting to perform with the Jamaican legend.
@AmosAdu37 said:
"U are who u really think you are. Forget everybody u are the Don… 1 Don."
@LupeScarBelli said:
"This guy bi real artist."
@odd1nHumanForm said:
"The Power Of Speaking Into Existence."
Below is the post where Shatta Wale eulogises Vybz Kartel:
"It's a big deal" - Boadu Ayeboafoh speaks on Shatta Wale in Jamaica
In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke about Shatta Wale's dream of performing with Vybz Kartel on the same stage in Jamaica.
He noted that the viral moment was a great achievement for the Ghanaian dancehall musician, considering it was one of his biggest dreams.

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The seasoned entertainment pundit noted that it was a big deal and such feet do not come easy.
"On a personal level, I think he has achieved one of his dreams and it is a big deal."
Mr Boadu-Ayeboafoh said that considering the story of Vybz Kartel going behind bars for about 13 years and being away from the music scene, Shatta Wale has attained an incredible achievement, factoring in current trends.
"Considering the story of Vybz Kartel and where we are now, Shatta Wale has definitely attained a height which is great."
Asamoah Gyan hails Shatta Wale
YEN.com.gh reported that retired Ghanaian footballer Asamoah Gyan went on an Instagram Live rant and during that session, he compared himself to dancehall musician Shatta Wale.
The emotional former Black Stars captain said Ghanaians misunderstood him and the SM4LYF leader even though they were known to speak the truth, making it hard to sabotage them.

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Sharing more traits he shared with the On God crooner, Gyan noted that they would respect people in authority and the elderly, but it did not mean they could walk all over them without fear.
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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.