Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale has aimed Black Sherif, delivering a stern caution about respect, unity, and the dangers of “towing the wrong line.”
In a video circulating online, Shatta Wale didn’t mince words as he addressed Black Sherif, asserting his dominance in the industry and emphasizing his unmatched taste in luxury. “Black Sherif, the diamonds I wear are of the highest quality.
“It’ll take him 10 years to afford diamonds like mine. I’m not being dishonest; if he visits a diamond shop, he should ask about the price of VVS diamonds.
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Those aren’t for children,” he said with trademark confidence.
He continued by suggesting that Black Sherif should focus on humility, claiming that if he put his mind to it, he could afford a few pieces in a few months. “If he wants to humble himself, he can buy some within two months now,” Shatta added.
The self-proclaimed “Dancehall King” also took the opportunity to critique what he perceives as a problematic trend among Ghanaian artists: allowing external influences to shape their attitudes toward others in the industry.
“He thinks listening to industry players will help him. That’s the problem with our artistes who have issues with me. It’s like someone telling you, ‘Shatta Wale says you don’t dress well,’ and then you decide to mock me. You can’t mock me. He should stop that.”
Shatta Wale then launched into a broader reflection on past beefs with some of Ghana’s biggest names, including Samini, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Yaa Pono. Comparing his ability to turn beef into hit songs to a network with flawless reception, he warned Black Sherif against making the same mistakes others had.
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“The line he’s towing… that line has never worked before. From Samini to Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and Yaa Pono, I can’t mention the number of people I have beefed with. And me, when I take a beef with you, I will make the song a hit.”
Ending on a note of advice, Shatta Wale urged Black Sherif to embrace a spirit of dialogue rather than rivalry, emphasizing the lack of unity in Ghana’s music industry.
“People should talk to him to try to listen because, as you listen to interviews, that is when you can come to me and say, ‘Bro, I heard you had an interview with Rants and Bants that my attire isn’t good, but you see, we don’t have that unity here.’”
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