After his highly anticipated performance at Vybz Kartel's concert in Kingston, Jamaica, Shatta Wale has received widespread praise from fans around the world, including his former rival, Samini.

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Samini openly applauded Shatta Wale’s stellar representation of African Dancehall on the international stage, highlighting the impact of his performance. In a heartfelt social media post on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, Samini shared his pride and admiration. He wrote, “For the culture and everything that defines #dancehall and #Jamaica, I am incredibly proud of SM Boss @shattawalegh for your debut performance in JA."

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This recognition from Samini marks a significant moment of unity and respect in Ghana’s music industry.

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"You stood there in the name of African Dancehall and made every dancehall artist on the continent proud. Big up WORLDBOSS. Dancehall is GLOBAL 🇬🇭 🇯🇲 #akyesaaaaaaaaaa #hgf #sm #bhim ….. 2025 will be a year full of surprises.”

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For the culture and everything relevant to #dancehall and #Jamaica I’d say I’m super proud of SM Boss @shattawalegh on your maiden performance in JA. You stood there in the name of African Dancehall and made every dancehall artist on the continent proud. Big up WORLDBOSS .…— SAMINI (@samini_dagaati) January 1, 2025

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Samini’s post praising Shatta Wale has stirred varied reactions online.

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Some social media users have criticized Samini for congratulating Shatta Wale, given the ongoing feud between Shatta and Stonebwoy, who was mentored by Samini. They argue that the timing of the praise is questionable, as the rivalry between the two dancehall stars has recently resurfaced.

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On the other hand, many have lauded Samini for setting aside past differences and recognizing Shatta Wale’s achievements. They commend him for being mature and showing support for another artist’s success, despite their history of conflicts.

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Meanwhile, reactions to Shatta Wale’s performance at the Kingston concert have also been divided. Fans of the Shatta Movement believe he delivered a strong performance, highlighting his stage presence and composure. However, some critics feel he could have done more to elevate the show.

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The mixed responses underscore the passionate and diverse opinions within the dancehall community.

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