Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has revealed that, contrary to popular belief, he maintains a cordial relationship with his colleague, Stonebwoy.

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According to him, they happen to be neighbours who live about five minutes’ drive from each other.

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He addressed the narrative that there is constant tension between them, which he believes has been largely shaped by the media.

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He noted that the public perception of rivalry between artists like himself, Stonebwoy, and even Samini is often exaggerated and does not reflect the reality behind the scenes.

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“It will shock people to know that Stonebwoy, Samini, and the others are all on good terms, but the media only focuses on the negatives,” he said.

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Shatta Wale added that even Stonebwoy is not pleased with how the media fuels fan rivalries and spreads conflict.

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While he appreciates that such portrayals may be part of the showbiz space, he stressed that it’s important for fans to know the difference between hype and reality.

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“When I see people worried about peace among us, I know the media has planted that idea in their minds. Even Stonebwoy himself doesn’t like that. But I understand — it’s part of the game, and sometimes, we just play along,” he added.

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Shatta Wale’s comments come as a call for unity among artists and fans, as he advocated for a more positive representation of relationships within the music industry.

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