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Shatta Wale expresses gratitude to EOCO for fair treatment after release
Dancehall artist Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., popularly known as Shatta Wale, has expressed gratitude to the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO) for what he describes as fair and respectful treatment during his arrest and detention.
In a TikTok live session on the evening of August 21, shortly after his release, Shatta Wale assured his fans that he was safe and back home.
“The king is safe, One Don is safe, and I’m home now. I just want to say a big thank you for supporting me and being around me in times like this because I needed you the most,” he said.
The musician thanked his fan base, close supporters, and the EOCO staff, stressing that officers at the anti-graft agency handled him with professionalism.
“You guys really took me through the rightful processes that were needed, and I just want to say God bless you all,” he added.
Shatta Wale extended appreciation to some EOCO officials, saying their understanding during the process meant a lot to him.
The artist was arrested by EOCO on August 20, 2025, in connection with a Lamborghini Urus allegedly tied to a $4 million U.S. fraud scheme involving Nana Kwabena Amuah, a Ghanaian man serving a seven-year sentence in America.
He was detained after failing to provide ownership documents for the luxury car. Investigators said the only available paperwork was a customs declaration in Amuah’s name.
On August 21, 2025, Shatta Wale met his bail conditions after the amount was reduced from GH¢10 million with two sureties to GH¢5 million.
His release came hours after hundreds of fans massed at EOCO’s headquarters in Accra to protest and demand his freedom.
By: Jacob Aggrey
A renowned Ghanaian gospel musician, Madam Gloria Ampofo is set to launch her fourth album on October 25, at Mount Zion Methodist Church, Sakumono.
The fourth album titled ‘Aseda’ is to give thanks to God and also celebrate her 70th birthday.
Madam Gloria Ampofo, also an alumna of St. Roses Senior High School told The Spectator Agoro that her fourth album is a collection of songs meant to uplift hearts and honour God’s goodness.
The gospel artiste stated that she feels strong, healthy, and grateful at 70 a blessing not everyone gets.
According to her, she wants to use this opportunity to thank God and share songs that reflect His mercy, healing, and love.
“God has been so good to me for the past 70 years. I feel younger, and I can’t stop thanking Him,” she explained .
Madam Ampofo’s music journey began in 2014 with her first album of Christmas carols. She later composed songs for Ghana’s 60th anniversary and the Black Stars during the 2022 World Cup.
Her work earned her an award from the Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) in 2024.
Now, with five albums and seven decades of life, she hopes this new release will bring healing, peace of mind, joy, and spiritual strength to everyone who listens.
Among her songs includes ‘I love you jesus’, ‘Njomo da fee fee(Ga), ‘ Awurade ye ma me daa’ and any more
By Beatrice Wonovi Kpeglah
The Kumasi metropolis was thrown into a state of frenzy last Saturday as thousands of fans flocked the Baba Yara Sports Stadium for Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Concert that climaxed the 2025 Momo Fest.
Despite a heavy rainfall, the event, powered by MTN, drew unprecedented crowds for the month-long initiative to promote financial inclusion, the use of mobile money, and raise awareness on MoMo fraud prevention.
The musical event was preceded by educational roadshows, cashless market fairs, and community engagement activities across the country.
Vendors at the MoMo Cashless Market and Fair, set up within the stadium premises, offered goods and services payable exclusively through mobile money, giving patrons a live demonstration of MoMo’s utility.
The concert, headlined by multiple award-winning rapper Sarkodie, featured performances from several high-profile Ghanaian artistes including Medikal, Kofi Kinaata, Donzy, Kweku Smoke, and Efya.
But the appearance of Shatta Wale, who joined Sarkodie on stage, took the excitement a notch higher as it marked a rare public collaboration between the two top acts.
The event would go into the history books as one of the largest music gatherings in Kumasi and a fitting conclusion to a festival that sought to blend innovation with entertainment.
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