Bring Shatta Wale back to TGM

Shatta Wale

 Dear Editor,

I wish to congratulate Stonebwoy and other winners of last weekend’s 25th edition of Ghana’s music awards held in Accra.

Without doubt, it has become the biggest entertainment gathering in Ghana’s showbiz circles.

The event, some few editions back, was marred by the behaviour of two artistes having the biggest brands in the industry, Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale whose actions created chaotic scenes at the event.

From that day, it appears the doors of the awards have been shut on Shatta Wale, leaving a chunk of music followers loyal to him out of the celebration.

Whatever happened at that particular event have been sorted as both artistes have apologised and pledged to be of good behaviour.

What is of concern to me is the absence of Shatta Wale at recent events. We are not sure whether it is a decision from his camp to ignore the event or one from the organisers to do without him.

Much as we respect any decision by Charterhouse, the organisers, to ensure some sanity for the event, we also want to plead with them to find a way to bring Shatta Wale back.

Wale’s clout in Ghana’s music industry makes him a giant and therefore his absence in such awards can put a dent on the winner. It could be like winning a competition without the top athletes.

People would always look back and say that it would have been different had Shatta Wale featured. It may not be the case today but it could be tomorrow.

It is my fervent hope that next year by this time when the event is announced, nominations would be received from the Shatta Movement. Thank you for the space.

Mark Aprede,

Accra