- Shatta Wale headlined the just-ended Y FM Area Codes Jam held in Accra
- While on stage, the musician advised his fans not to fight each other but rather unite as a front and challenge the system
- A video of Shatta Wale motivating his fans and leading them in prayer has popped up online
- Legit.ng exclusively spoke to music executive and entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about the impact of Shatta Wale’s relationship with his fans
Ghanaian musician Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, is one of several musicians who has a significant relationship with his fan base.
At the recently held YFM Area Codes Jam, where he was billed to perform as a headline artiste, the chemistry between him and his fans came to bear yet again.
A video of Shatta Wale having a spirited conversation with his fans while on stage has many netizens talking about the undying bond between the artiste and his fans.
Shatta Wale jams with his fans at Area Codes jam
Shatta Wale’s performance at the YFM Area Codes Jam came with some extremely explosive moments, from fans throwing a sheath at him on stage to leading the audience in prayer.
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In an online video sighted by Legit.ng, Shatta Wale paused his set at the YFM Area Codes Jam to advise some fans who had engaged in a scuffle. After sharing a motivational message with the audience, he led them through a short prayer.
In an exclusive conversation with YEN.com.gh, music executive and entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh explained,
Shatta Wale has a cult-like following. He is probably the only one with that much influence on his fanbase, and it has helped him a lot throughout his entire career. And that influence keeps growing becuase the relationship is mutual. You can tell they benefit from initiatives like Shaxi and the Shatta market on Facebook.
Netizens react to Shatta Wale’s prayer on stage
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments in reaction to Shatta Wale’s stint at the latest edition of YFM Area Codes Jam.
Sur Roy said:
Evangelist Shatta Wale
Seth Asante shared:
Yesterday was …. tomorrow will be for
Lion Wabenzy remarked:
Another reason why I like shatta he always pray with his fans
Shatta Wale brags about his song with Beyonce
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale boldly stated that his song with American singer Beyoncé was Ghana’s last chance to be put on the map.
He made the statement during a recent interview with Jay Foley and Olele Salvador.
He also compared Ghana’s music awards to Nigeria’s, discussing how Nigerian organisers flew their Artiste of the Year to Dubai and other choice destinations. He, however, said Ghana only gives plaques to their winners.
Source: YEN.com.gh