Dancehall King Shatta Wale has recounted what he considers as factors that made industry stakeholders hate on him.

According to him, the entertainment industry initially used Samini to “fight” him because he raised concerns about why DJ's were not paying him and other discrepancies in the industry.

He belives that Stonebwoy was made to inherit the feud when they realized Samini was losing influence.

“My only problem was that, ‘Why are DJs not paying me? Why are radio stations putting my face and name on shows without informing me?’ and they said I don’t respect. I was fighting for those things for every Ghanaian artiste, so stakeholders will stop that nonsense thing, and that got me to become an enemy to the industry,” he explained duirng a TikTok live session.

Shatta Wale noted that, the former Deputy Minister of Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts, Mark Okraku-Mantey, had even acknowledged this on radio.

The "On God" hitmaker insisted there is no real tension between them and said they actually live very close to each other.

“Where I live is only about a 30-second drive from Stonebwoy’s place, so we are neighbours. Sometimes, I see that people are worried about us not being at peace, but it’s important to understand that this perception is largely influenced by the media,” Shatta Wale said.

He stressed that even Stonebwoy is unhappy with the way their relationship is often misrepresented.

“Stonebwoy doesn’t like this portrayal either. However, it’s all part of the game, and we just have to live with it,” he explained.

Shatta Wale further pointed out that the media’s persistent portrayal of rivalry has made fans believe there is genuine bad blood between them.

“The media tends to create a narrative that suggests we are at loggerheads, and many of you take it seriously,” he added.

Over the years, the relationship between the two artistes has been characterised by public disagreements, brief reconciliations, and renewed speculations — a situation Shatta Wale now says is far from reality.

Shatta has set the record straight about his relationship with fellow Stonebwoy, saying they are actually on good terms despite what many people think.

Speaking in a recent interview, Shatta Wale revealed that he and Stonebwoy are even neighbours, living about a five-minute drive from each other.

He pointed out that the idea of constant tension between them has been largely pushed by the media, and does not reflect the reality of their relationship.

“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.

Shatta Wale added that even Stonebwoy is not happy about how the media stirs up rivalry among fans and creates unnecessary drama between artistes.

He explained that while some of the hype and tension might be seen as part of the showbiz game, fans should learn to separate reality from entertainment.

“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 said.

Shatta Wale’s remarks come as a call for unity in the music industry, urging fans and the media to focus more on positivity rather than conflict.

Sonnie Badu shared an intriguing comment after Nana Kwame Bediako revealed his involvement with The New Force political movement.

Badu congratulated Cheddar for his bold move in addressing the challenges faced by Ghanaians through this political agenda.

In a seemingly playful manner, he humorously expressed his desire to be appointed as the Minister for Youth and Sports if he were to run for the presidency in the future.

Last year, Sonnie Badu lightheartedly suggested roles for artists like Shatta Wale, Sarkodie, and Kwaw Kesse in his hypothetical government, emphasising that it was all in good fun.

“Cedar, Asem ben nie? BEDIAKO, you are literally living your name... Well, I want ministers of youth and sports so I can travel with the Black Stars, and please give ministers of entertainment to... Nii Amah, Livingston and Obidi... Then give Agriculture to Kwaw Kese, I will help him find all fertile grounds to plant intampi... Just kidding... But on a serious note, Congratulations my brother; it’s a bold step,” he wrote on his Instagram page.

Cheddar officially revealed himself as the driving force behind The New Force political movement after the last-minute cancellation of the convention programme at Independence Square due to unforeseen circumstances.

The announcement sparked mixed reactions on social media, with some expressing doubts about his chances of leading the country.