Shatta Wale begins, "After we agreed to $150,000 for the Glo concert, Sarkodie went behind me to take GHC120,000."

 

Fans are left wondering exactly what caused the breakup of Ghanaian music titans Shatta Wale and Sarkodie after their once unbreakable connection was tarnished by controversy and strife. 

On Wednesday, August 23, 2023, media personality Serwaa Amihere and dancehall singer Shatta Wale took to Twitter to discuss what caused the rift.

The 'Ayoo' singer claims that the historic Glo Mega-Concert on October 25, 2018, served as the impetus for this disagreement.

It was a momentous occasion that would play a crucial role in the friendship between Shatta Wale and Sarkodie.

They wielded a lot of clout as two significant characters in the Ghanaian music scene, therefore their cooperation and unity were very important.

The two artists concurred to seek a

A Fissure in Friendship

Their various responses to this gap were what finally developed a chasm between the two music behemoths. Shatta Wale had called for a boycott of the program because he believed that the reduced offer was an insult to their worth.

In his view, unity ought to have meant cooperation in determining their value. Unfortunately, Sarkodie went ahead and accepted the opportunity to play at the event, choosing a different route.

Shatta Wale used social media as a platform to express his disappointment and annoyance.

This outward expression of unhappiness signaled the end of their relationship. Not only within the music industry, but also within their passionate fan communities, the effects are still being felt.