During a Twitter Space session on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, the provocative Dancehall musician Shatta Wale, confidently asserted that no Ghanaian artist matches the level of Nigerian singer and entertainer Asake, who is under the YBNL Nation label.

His remarks have ignited a wave of conversations and deliberations among both industry insiders and fans.

“No Ghanaian artiste has even made it like Asaake. Don’t even bring up the Asake point. Not even me [Shatta Wale], nobody, so don’t even bring that. Don’t bring the Asake name,” he said

Emerging as a prominent figure in the music industry, Asake has effectively drawn the fascination and respect of numerous individuals through his distinct musical style and enthralling stage presence.

His most recent show at the O2 Arena on Sunday, August 20, 2023, has been hailed as a 'landmark' occurrence by experts in the music field. This recognition is attributed to both the swift ascent and profound influence of Asake's musical compositions, which have deeply resonated with a broad spectrum of listeners.

Yet, it's not only Shatta Wale's juxtaposition of Asake's prominence that has sparked controversy.

The 'Shatta Movement' artist also delved into his own values and ambitions within the music domain.

He openly pondered why he should endanger his life to pack venues like the O2 Arena, alluding to his past challenges and individual aspirations.

In line with the renowned dancehall artist, his concentration is directed towards financial advancement and amassing significant wealth, as opposed to the pursuit of filling arenas.

“You people call me a drug addict, why should I risk my life to fill a place for Ghanaians or the music industry? I am okay, I wanted to buy house, lands and investments, I am okay, so filling the O2 is not my priority, my priority is to keep a billion dollars in my account , that is where I am at right now. Nobody should disturb me about filling the 02 or my music,” he opined.

He also asserted that he is content with his current accomplishments, including his performance at the Accra Sports Stadium because he did not get support from within the Ghanaian music industry to push his agenda.

“After I filled the Accra Sports stadium, Ghanaians should have given me a helping hand to fill the 02 because I am not from London to be able to fill up the 02,” he tendered.

He finally added, “Asake alone could not fill the 02, industry players contributed so if the Ghanaian industry is trying to burst someone who single-handedly filled the sports stadium without any promos, what more can I do.”