Ghanaian dancehall singer Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., popularly known as Shatta Wale, has stated that no Ghanaian artist holds the same level of popularity as Nigerian singer Asake. Shatta Wale made this assertion during a Twitter space session organized by Ghanaian media personality Serwaa Amihere.
Expressing his opinion, Shatta Wale emphasized that Asake has achieved a remarkable level of success that surpasses that of any Ghanaian artist, including himself. He candidly admitted that he hasn’t attained the same level of accomplishment as Asake, acknowledging the Nigerian artist’s significant achievements.
The discussion revolved around the topic of Shatta Wale’s self-proclaimed status as the richest Ghanaian artist. In response to this, the host questioned why Shatta Wale should have to reach Asake’s level of success to claim the title of the richest artist in Ghana. Shatta Wale replied that the world of music is vast, pointing out that there are international artists who are immensely wealthy and successful but might not be widely known in specific regions.
Shatta Wale’s comments highlight the cross-border influence and recognition of Nigerian artists like Asake within the African music industry.