Shatta Wale has emphasized his role in elevating the status and charging fees of fellow Ghanaian musicians, specifically Stonebwoy and Sarkodie.
This assertion, although acknowledged by some industry insiders in the past, was recently reiterated by Wale during an interview.
In discussing his confrontational nature and the numerous feuds he has engaged in, including with former friends Andy Dosty and Abeiku Santana, Wale expressed his belief that instead of being targeted for retaliatory attacks, he should be commended for his contributions.
He firmly stated that he is the catalyst behind the increased value and lucrative paychecks that Sarkodie and Stonebwoy now command for their performances.
According to Wale, before he entered the music scene, Ghanaian musicians were undervalued, financially struggling, and lacked respect.
He highlighted that veteran artistes such as Daddy Lumba, Nana Ampadu, and Amakye Dede, among others, did not place significant importance on their brand and were not adequately compensated compared to the present day.
Wale claims to have enlightened the likes of Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and other musicians on the significance of branding themselves effectively and demanding higher fees, which has greatly benefited the Ghanaian music industry.
“We are growing, let us talk about the growth so that the youth will learn from it. Ghana music is not about the olden days when the musicians were not having money. Right now, I have paved the way and when someone sees Sarkodie, they will respect him, when someone sees stonebwoy they will respect him. I have done a whole lot of things for this industry”, Shatta Wale said.
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