Ghanaian musician Kay Smooth says he was the one who introduced reggae and dancehall musician Shatta Wale to the late music legend Terry Bonchaka.
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In an interview on Power FM's entertainment show, Kay Smooth asserted that Shatta Wale should always be grateful to him for being the one to connect him with Terry Bonchaka.
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"I was the one who introduced him to the late Terry Bonchaka, as my young brother and I asked Terry to find a way to mentor him. Shatta Wale happened to be my school son at Winneba Secondary School, and through an entertainment show, I was able to connect the two of them.
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"I believe God used me to open up ways for Shatta Wale to become who he is now," he said.
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Shatta Wale has not yet responded to Kay Smooth's claims, but this revelation has ignited a debate among fans and industry insiders about who deserves credit for Shatta Wale's success.
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But Shatta Wale has mentioned in past interviews how influential the late Terry Bonchaka was in the early stages of his music career.
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Shatta Wale has risen through the music ranks and is undoubtedly one of Ghana's biggest music exports, having chalked up numerous successes in his over 20-year journey.
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Watch full interview here:
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