Shatta Wale Begs Akwaaba UK Boss For Performance At Independence Bash Event Amid Feud With Stonebwoy
- Shatta Wale, in a social media post, expressed interest in performing at Akwaaba UK's Independence Bash event
- The celebrated dancehall musician's remarks came amid the issues between Akwaaba and Stonebwoy's camps
- Shatta Wale's interest in performing at Akwaaba UK's Independence Bash event had mixed reactions on social media
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Shatta Wale heading to London for Akwaaba UK's Independence Bash event
Award-winning Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has expressed interest in performing at Akwaaba UK's Independence Bash event on March 8, 2025.
Source: Instagram
On Monday, February 24, 2025, the Killa Ji Mi hitmaker took to his official X (formerly Twitter) page to notify the CEO of Akwaaba UK and Alordia Promotions, Dennis Tawiah that he would be in London on the day of the high-profile event.
Shatta Wale shared his intention to attend the event, stating that he had multiple collaborations with music group R2bees and singer King Paluta and wanted to perform with them on stage.
"Mr Dennis of Akwaaba uk and Alordia promotions please I will be in London on the 6th of March, I will pass thru your show and perform 2 or 3 songs cuz I have a song with R2bees and King Paluta. Thank you 🙏☝️👑🩵."
The dancehall musician's comes amid ongoing tensions between his rival Stonebwoy's camp and the organisers of the Independence Bash event, Akwaaba UK and Alordia Promotions.
Source: Instagram
The BHIM Nation boss' camp accused Dennis Tawiah and his Akwaaba UK outfit of sabotaging them by holding their event on the same day as the London edition of the Up and Runnin6 album tour.
Stonebwoy and his team had scheduled to perform at the O2 Shepherd's Bush Empire on March 8 with Fameye and new hiplife sensation AratheJay as guests. His concert is powered by Live Nation UK, a global leader in live entertainment.
However, about 14 miles from the same venue, three of Ghana's biggest promoters abroad, Alordia, Akwaaba UK and West Coast, have partnered for an Independence Day concert headlined by R2Bees with King Paluta and OliveTheBoy as supporting acts on March 8.
The Burninton Music Group label boss' manager Chief Stylz recently got into a heated exchange with Akwaaba UK CEO Dennis Tawiah on live radio, who denied colluding with his partners to sabotage their event.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Wale's Independence Bash appearance
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on Shatta Wale travelling to London to perform at Akwaaba UK's Independence Bash event.
He said:
"Shatta Wale heading to London is obviously part of the rivalry with Stonebwoy. He is doing it as a get back but also a way to touch base in London ahead of a planned show later in the year."
Shatta Wale's social media post is below:
Shatta Wale's event performance post stirs reactions
YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments from social media users below:
TheLegacy34 said:
"Wale dey tension them … nbs BP rise oooo."
byoamter commented:
"Life no sheda be fair oooooh. While some dey headline their own international album tours, others dey beg for free show features one after the other. Naah."
general_ma8702 said:
"If you all like make you call Akwaaba promoters sey u go pass through still una no fi do pass @stonebwoy. He is the man.! One man with GH arts on 8th."
Kelvynboy acknowledges Shatta Wale as his godfather
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Kelvynboy acknowledged Shatta Wale as his godfather after they met on Accra's streets.
In a video, the singer beamed with excitement as the SM boss praised him and Kojo Blak for their Excellent music collaboration.
The trending clip of Kelvynboy's interaction with Shatta Wale garnered mixed reactions from Ghanaians on social media.
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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.
