Shatta Wale Returns To Ghana After Historic Performance In Jamaica, Receives Huge Reception

• Shatta Wale returned to Ghana from his music performance in Jamaica in the early morning of Wednesday, January 8, 2025
• The dancehall musician, in videos, received a massive reception from fans and traditional leaders at the Kotoka International Airport
• The videos of Shatta Wale's return to Ghana triggered mixed reactions from numerous fans on social media
• YEN.com.gh spoke with entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh, who shared his thoughts on Shatta Wale's return to Ghana

Award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale has arrived in Ghana after performing at a major music concert in Jamaica.

The SM boss was recently among a list of star-studded performers who mounted the stage at Jamaican dancehall legend Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street concert at the Jamaica National Stadium in Kingston on Tuesday, December 31, 2024.

Shatta Wale was the only Ghanaian musician on the bill in a music event that saw prominent Jamaican dancehall icons like Spice, Popcaan, Skilibeng, and Bounty Killer deliver electrifying performances.

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The high-profile music concert marked the Killa Ji Mi hitmaker's first event in the famous Caribbean country since his transition into the dancehall genre and re-entry into the Ghanaian music industry in the early 2010s.

He also had the opportunity to physically meet his mentor, Vybz Kartel, for the first time in his career, and he expressed his gratitude for being billed to perform at the event.

Shatta Wale returns to Ghana

In viral social media videos sighted by YEN.com.gh, Shatta Wale was spotted arriving at the Kotoka International Airport early on Wednesday, January 8, 2025.

The dancehall musician had initially postponed his return from his trip on Monday, January 6, 2025, and remained on vacation in the US after the concert in Jamaica.

Upon his arrival at the airport, Shatta Wale received a massive reception from numerous fans and traditional leaders, who had converged to welcome and congratulate him on representing Ghana at the historic music concert.

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The SM boss, wearing an all-black outfit, beamed with excitement as he conversed with the crowd and expressed his gratitude for their gesture.

To congratulate him for his performance in Jamaica, the traditional leaders clothed Shatta Wale with an honourable local outfit given to important personalities in his native Ga culture.

Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Shatta Wale's return

In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on the criticisms about the reception Shatta Wale received after returning to Ghana.

He said:

"Fans who are worried have a lot of time on their hands. How people choose to celebrate their wins shouldn’t affect others once it is not offensive. It was a big deal to have Shatta Wale on that stage."

Below are the videos of Shatta Wale's return to Ghana after the Jamaica concert:

Shatta Wale's return stirs reactions

YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:

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issa_thirdborn commented:

"This is beautiful ❤️❤️. Welcome home king 🤴."

rodiggal said:

"The first artiste in GH to ever perform in Jamaica😂😂😂😂 ei."

yhung_abudhabi commented:

"The king has landed. Make I hear any Bowy ah talk anyhow again 😂😂🔥."

tipojibbs19 said:

"Now that the cat 🐈 is back, let us see whether the rat 🐀 will come out and make noise again 😂😂😂."

holiday_rich1 commented:

"Why can’t we say ebi settings? Did he go for Grammy or Even BET for us? He only went to perform at Jamaica, not even O2 Arena."

mclajade said:

"Just because say him go Vybz Kartel show for Jamaica … haba Ghana … if him come do show for O2 Arena na go give am kingship.. lol."

Shatta Wale pays tribute to Vybz Kartel

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale paid tribute to Vybz Kartel on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, as he celebrated his 49th birthday.

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The dancehall musician shared an emotional social media post, acknowledging the Jamaican star's musical impact in the genre.

Shatta Wale also thanked Vybz Kartel for inspiring him and others worldwide with his music.

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Stefflon Don has sent Ghanaians into a frenzy by sharing a snippet of her much-anticipated song with Shatta Wale. News of their collaboration surfaced when the UK-based rapper visited Ghana five years ago.

Fans eagerly anticipate the song's release, especially since Shatta Wale recently returned from an electrifying performance with Vybz Kartel in Jamaica.

Proofread by Samuel Gitonga, Copy Editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh