Ghanaian artiste Wendy Shay has spoken out against the backlash surrounding a viral video of a teenage girl dancing at one of her recent performances.

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The video, which circulated widely on social media on April 3, 2025, captured the young girl dancing enthusiastically to Wendy Shay’s latest song, Too Late, which contains explicit lyrics.

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While the girl's passion impressed some viewers, others expressed concern about the setting of the performance, criticizing Wendy for performing such a song in front of minors. The young girl also became a target of online trolls, with some social media users mocking her moves and labeling her dance as overly sensual.

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In reaction to the growing criticism, Wendy Shay took to social media to share her thoughts, highlighting how many were failing to recognize the girl's potential and confidence. She wrote:

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Wendy went on to condemn the negativity flooding the comment sections and stressed the importance of nurturing young talent rather than discouraging it.

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She continued, "My performance over the weekend has put light on a little girl dancing passionately and happily in the crowd and it’s surprising how some people cannot easily identify a talented and confident child when they see one.

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"I see a lot of negative comments under the post, and it is heartbreaking because what I see is a beautiful, talented, and confident young girl who could become a professional dancer or a musician if she is carefully guided," she said.

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She concluded her post by urging critics to adopt a more constructive mindset and stop tearing down young people expressing themselves creatively, "Let us advance our mindset and see positivity in things like this.

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Her response has sparked a wave of support from fans and social media users who agree that young talents should be encouraged rather than attacked.

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