- Shatta Wale headlined the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games on Friday March 8, 2024
- The Dancehall superstar’s performance drew criticism from a section of social media as some felt it was not great
- However, Shatta’s manager Sammy Flex defended him saying the artiste delivered what the organizers asked for
Sammy Flex, the manager of award-winning Dancehall artist Shatta Wale, has defended the musician’s performance at the opening ceremony of the 13th African Games.
The 13th African Games officially kicked off on Friday, March 8, at the University of Ghana Stadium, with Shatta Wale leading the opening ceremony. Other artists on the bill included South Africa’s King Promise and Kemo Mpela who wowed fans with their performances.
Shatta Wale’s performance, however, was not without its share of controversy. Some fans raised concerns about his live performance, accusing him of lip-syncing and occasional sound breaks that interrupted his act.
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Despite these criticisms, Sammy Flex, the Real Life hitmaker’s manager, stood by his artist, hailing his performance as “spectacular”.
In a post on social networking platform X (formerly Twitter), Sammy Flex was quick to defend Shatta Wale’s performance. He claimed that Wale’s act was exactly what the organizers had envisioned.
Accompanying his statement, Sammy Flex included a video of Shatta Wale performing at his opening ceremony 13th African Games.
The manager congratulated the Dancehall artiste, expressing pride in his achievements on behalf of “all Shatta Movement fans worldwide”.
“The team behind the launch of the All African Games had a clear vision for the show. After many discussions with the Shatta Movement, Shatta Wale and his team were briefed on what was needed for the desired impact. Shatta Wale delivered exactly what was asked for and people loved it,” he said.
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Shatta Wale leads fans in prayer at YFM Area Codes Jam
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale also headlined the Y FM Area Codes Jam in Accra.
While on stage, the musician advised his fans not to fight with each other but to unite as a front and challenge the system.
A video of Shatta Wale exhorting his fans and leading them to pray has surfaced online, causing a lot of backlash.
Source: YEN.com.gh