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VGMA board should approach me before I rejoin-Shatta Wale
Self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Shatta Wale, has disclosed what needs to be done before he rejoins the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards scheme.
During an interview with Don One on U Sey Weytin, he disclosed that before he will get involved in the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, the board will have to come and have a sit-down conversation to find a proper solution to his exit from the VGMA.
“I feel because they are the ones organizing it, there should be a nice approach to me, ‘Shatta, we want to sit down with you and let you know we are ready with our nomination’ because I have a lot of things I’m doing with my music and business.
“So, at least, they should find somebody from their office to say ‘oh Shatta, are you interested to join this time around, we would like you to come on board, and it will be beautiful’.”
The ‘My Level’ singer was suspended from the awards scheme after an incident occurred on the stage of the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, where he had a brawl with another dancehall artist, Stonebwoy, after that the duo was sent to court and both were suspended from the award scheme for a couple of years.
Stonebwoy however has rejoined the awards scheme, where he performed at the 23rd edition of the VGMA’s.
Shatta wale also said: “I don’t know why VGMA is behaving like the beef we have cannot be settled.”
He also added that he has no enemy on the VGMA board so it should be easy for them to reconcile.
Source: JoyNews
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, known as Shatta Wale, has won two awards at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) held in Florida over the weekend.
He picked up the Best African Dancehall Entertainer award as well as Concert of the Year for ShattaFest.
In a statement, Shatta Wale’s management expressed appreciation to the organisers and supporters of the awards.
“Management would like to sincerely appreciate the organisers of the IRAWMA awards for the recognition and continuous support for African music on the global stage.
“We also extend our deepest gratitude to fans across the world, especially the Shatta Movement fraternity, for their unwavering support, votes, and dedication throughout the years,” the statement said.
The statement added that the latest wins reaffirm the artiste’s position as one of Africa’s leading musical exports and a prominent figure in global dancehall culture.
The awards bring Shatta Wale’s total haul at the IRAWMA to 11, highlighting his continued presence on the international reggae and dancehall scene.
At last year’s edition, he won three awards: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for “Killa Ji Mi”, and Best Crossover Song for “Commando” featuring Bounty Killer. -GNA
Legendary gospel artist Herty Ofori Borngreat is officially returning to the music scene after a 13-year hiatus, her management announced Wednesday.
The surprise announcement ends over a decade of absence from the music industry for the celebrated singer.
According to an official statement released by her management team, the upcoming comeback will feature a rollout of new music projects and various spirit-filled initiatives aimed at inspiring hope and connecting with believers globally.
“We are delighted to officially announce that Herty Ofori Borngreat is making a highly anticipated return to the gospel music scene,” the management team noted in a statement, expressing deep gratitude to fans and partners for their unwavering loyalty during her long absence.
They added, “We are confident that this comeback will be both impactful and memorable.”
Management has urged fans, the media, and the global gospel community to follow her official social media platforms for update.
No specific dates have been set for the first single, but updates are expected in the coming weeks.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
