Ghanaian musician Fpak Kweku Gee has voiced his disappointment in dancehall artiste Shatta Wale over his failure to publicly comment on reports that some upcoming musicians were allegedly defrauded in the name of ShattaFest 2026. The musician believes the situation deserves attention from Shatta Wale, considering that the affected artistes were reportedly looking forward to an opportunity to perform at one of Ghana’s biggest music events.
The incident involves 17 underground and emerging musicians, including some artistes from Koforidua, who were allegedly duped by an individual claiming to be part of the ShattaFest organizing team. The suspect reportedly collected GH¢200 from each musician, making a total of more than GH¢3,400, under the pretext of securing them performance opportunities on the main stage at the Accra Sports Stadium.
Reacting to the development, Fpak Kweku Gee said he had expected Shatta Wale to publicly condemn the alleged act and distance himself from the individual behind it. He believes the dancehall star’s voice would have been important in addressing the concerns of the affected musicians and discouraging similar incidents within the entertainment industry.
According to Fpak Kweku Gee, upcoming artistes deserve protection and fair opportunities rather than being exploited by individuals who take advantage of their dreams. He maintains that although Shatta Wale may not be directly responsible for the incident, speaking against such practices would demonstrate concern for the growth and welfare of emerging musicians in Ghana.
