Entertainment pundit Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo has openly admitted to Afropop singer Wendy Shay that he is deeply impressed by her remarkable growth in the music industry, despite facing early criticism and a lack of appreciation.

He explained that the negative perception many Ghanaians, including himself, had toward Wendy Shay in her early days was partly due to the nation still mourning the untimely death of the late Ebony Reigns.

Arnold acknowledged, however, that Wendy Shay’s resilience and determination have paid off, making her one of the few artists who have successfully risen above public doubt to solidify their place in Ghana’s music scene.

"I was the few people who did not like you when you were introduced on the Ghana Music Awards stage because of the love we had for Ebony. But then you won me over over the period. I remember when I told you about how impressed I am with your growth. Even the way you answered questions and how you have grown. I am super impressed. Because you've been very consistent. Since the time you were unveiled on that stage," he said in a conversation on United Showbiz.

Months ago, Wendy shared some of the challenges she encountered with family members due to trolls on social media.

According to her, netizens chided her over their belief that she was doing all she could to imitate the late Ebony Reigns.

During an appearance on Afrobeats Podcast with Adesope Shopsydoo, the 'It’s Too Late' hitmaker revealed that her mother suggested she return to Germany.

According to her, some family members were shy to associate with her.

“At a point, my mum asked me to quit music and return to Germany because the trolling was overwhelming and it affected everyone in my family,” she said. “Some of my relatives were even kind of shy to associate with me at the time.”

“Imagine they take your face, edit it to make you look like an old woman, and start mocking and laughing at you. They even said I wasn’t talented enough. It was crazy. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy, but it built me,” Wendy added.

Despite these challenges, Wendy Shay established herself as one of Ghana's most recognized female artistes.

Her first single titled "Uber Driver" shot her to the limelight, followed by other chart-topping hits such as "Heat", "Stevie Wonder" featuring Shatta Wale, "Emergency" and "Survivor."

Wendy's latest hit, "It's Too Late," has been enjoying massive attention across media platforms and is topping charts globally after a schoolgirl in Ashaiman, Tracy, went viral dancing to the song.

The video quickly gained traction, with many praising her energy and talent. However, some critics questioned her choice of attire and expressions, calling them inappropriate for a child.

Despite the mixed reactions, the music star was moved by Tracy’s enthusiasm and decided to take action.

Wendy Shay, who had performed at Ridoana Comprehensive School during the All Ashaiman Schools Festival, returned to honor the young girl. In a touching video shared on her social media, Wendy spoke to the school’s students and staff, recounting the moment she first saw Tracy perform.

“About a week ago, I came here to this school to perform, and during my performance, there was this talented, beautiful, shining star—Tracy—dancing and singing passionately to my song ‘Too Late.’ The video went viral and is still trending. So I came back today to say thank you and to reward my little star, my shining star, Tracy,” Wendy said, her words filled with pride.

In a moment of true generosity, Wendy Shay announced a full educational scholarship for Tracy, covering her education from Class 5 all the way through to university.

The award-winning artiste, who has bagged honours at both the 3Music Awards and the Ghana Music Awards, credits her resilience and the unwavering support from her fans for her continued success.

She spoke out against the backlash surrounding a viral video of a teenage girl dancing at one of her recent performances.

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.

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.

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:

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

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.

"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.

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.

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.