Shatta Wale declares Asake is bigger than every Ghanaian artiste including me .

No Ghanaian artist is on the same level as Asake, the Nigerian singer and performer who is signed to YBNL Nation, according to controversial dancehall musician Shatta Wale.

His remarks, which he delivered on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, during a Twitter Space, have prompted a whirlwind of discussions and debates both within the industry and among fans.

 

“No Ghanaian performer has even achieved as much success as Asaake. Never even mention the Asake point. Don’t even bring it, not even from Shatta Wale. Don’t mention Asake, he commanded.

With his distinctive voice and compelling performances, Asake, a rising star in the music industry, has been able to win the admiration and attention of many.

Music critics have called his most recent performance at the O2 Arena on Sunday, August 20, 2023, “historic.” This is also a result of Asake’s music’s quick ascent and impact, which has struck a chord with a sizable audience.

However, controversy has been sparked by more than just Shatta Wale’s criticism of Asake’s stature.

The ‘Shatta Movement’ singer also talked about his own goals and priorities for the music business.

 

He frankly questioned why he should put his life in danger to pack out stadiums like the O2 Arena, bringing up his personal aspirations and past failures.

 

The multi-award-winning dancehall artist claims that his goal is to amass significant fortune rather than try to fill arenas.

Why should I risk my life to fill a position for Ghanaians or the music industry, you people who call me a drug addict? I’m fine; I intended to purchase a house, some land, and other investments. Since I’m fine, filling the O2 is not my top concern. Instead, I’m focusing on maintaining a billion dollars in my account at the moment. Nobody should bother me about my music or filling the 02, he suggested.

He also claimed that because he did not receive help from the Ghanaian music industry to advance his agenda, he is happy with his present successes, particularly his performance at the Accra Sports Stadium.

 

“Ghanaians ought to have given me more support after I filled the Accra Sports stadium.”

“Asake alone could not fill the 02, industry players contributed. If the Ghanaian industry is trying to burst someone who alone filled the sports stadium without any promos, what more can I do?” he said.