- Shatta Wale has no plans to join Ghana Music Awards.
- He hasn't started the process to participate and it's not a priority.
- He was banned after a 2019 altercation with Stonebwoy but the ban was lifted in 2021.
Shatta Wale’s manager, Sammy Flex, has revealed that the dancehall artiste has no immediate plans to join the Ghana Music Awards scheme. In an interview on TV3’s New Day on Friday, May 17, Sammy Flex stated that while Shatta Wale has not ruled out a permanent return to the Awards scheme, he has not begun the necessary process to participate.
Sammy Flex emphasized that the process of joining the Awards scheme has not started from their end, and it is not a priority for them at the moment. He clarified that he cannot say never, but as of now, there are no plans to join the VGMA.
Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy were indefinitely banned from the VGMAs after a altercation between them marred the 2019 edition. The brawl led to the brandishing of a gun by one of the artistes, resulting in the two decorated artistes being stripped of their awards and asked to return the plaques.
However, in 2021, the board lifted the ban on the two artistes and reinstated them. While Stonebwoy has since been filing nominations to participate in the award scheme, Shatta Wale has not participated and has stuck by his decision to boycott the awards scheme despite calls from his fans to return.
Sammy Flex’s assertion suggests that Shatta Wale’s return to the award scheme is not imminent. Shatta Wale’s objectives and priorities do not currently include joining the VGMA, according to his manager.
The Ghana Music Awards scheme is a prestigious award that recognizes outstanding contributions to the music industry. Shatta Wale’s absence from the scheme has been noticeable, and his fans have been eagerly awaiting his return.
However, it seems that Shatta Wale is focused on other projects and objectives, and joining the VGMA is not a priority for him at this time. His manager’s statement has put to rest any speculation about his possible return to the award scheme.
Shatta Wale’s decision to boycott the awards scheme has been a topic of discussion in the music industry, with some praising his stance and others criticizing it. Despite this, Shatta Wale remains one of the most popular and influential artistes in Ghana.
Sammy Flex’s statement has provided clarity on Shatta Wale’s position regarding the VGMA, and it seems that his fans will have to wait longer for his return to the award scheme.
For now, Shatta Wale’s focus is on other projects and objectives, and joining the VGMA is not part of his plans. His manager’s statement has put to rest any speculation about his possible return to the award scheme.
