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Sue Charterhouse for playing your songs at TGMAs – Captain Smart to Shatta Wale

During the jam session at the recently ended Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs), DJ Black incorporated several of Shatta Wale’s songs, a move that has elicited mixed reactions from scores of Shatta Movement fans.

Hits like “Hosanna,” “Dancehall King,” “Shatta City,” and “Ayoo” echoed through the venue, sparking a flurry of responses from netizens across social media platforms, including Shatta Wale himself.

For some observers, it seemed inappropriate for Charterhouse to feature Shatta Wale’s songs after his withdrawal from the scheme. They viewed it as a contradictory move.

On the other hand, some argued that Charterhouse, known for its alleged history of undermining Shatta Wale, inadvertently acknowledged his significance by including his music in the event.

This perspective hinted at Shatta Wale’s indispensability to the ceremony, despite any prior disagreements.

Adding to the discourse, Captain Smart voiced his opinion on the matter, urging Shatta Wale to take legal action against Charterhouse.

He argued that if Shatta Wale’s participation was barred, then his music should not have been played.

“Charterhouse claimed to have banned Shatta Wale, the God of Ghanaian music, yet his songs blared at the TGMAs. It’s evident they can’t do without him. While other tunes failed to move the crowd, Shatta’s tracks had everyone on their feet. Shatta, if you don’t sue Charterhouse, I will,” he asserted.

Furthermore, Captain Smart criticized Charterhouse, implying that foreign interests, particularly Nigerian influences, exert undue control in Ghana’s entertainment industry.

He lamented the frequent awarding of Best African Artiste accolades to Nigerian artistes, suggesting a biased decision-making process.

“We have allowed people, especially foreigners to be doing all sorts of things in this country. They award who they deem fit. Just imagine that they give the Best African Artiste award to Nigerians all the time,” he stated.

The 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards took place at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Center on June 1, 2024.

The event featured captivating performances from numerous Ghanaian musicians, and Stonebwoy emerged victorious, clinching the prestigious ‘Artiste of the Year’ award.

 

Source: www.ghanaweb.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. In addition to his media ventures, Solomon serves as a Brand Ambassador for Alabuga, a prominent Russian industrial company, representing their interests and expansion across Africa. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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