Ghana’s entertainment scene has been hit with a surprising turn of events as the management of dancehall artiste Shatta Wale announced his withdrawal from the highly anticipated Nima Salahfest scheduled for today [Monday, March 31].
In a March 30 statement released by the Management of Shatta Wale, the decision was attributed to a misunderstanding between the original organisers of the event, VIP, and the new event planners, Broadway Entertainment.
“This decision comes as a result of a misunderstanding between the usual organizers of the event (VIP) and the new organizers Broadway Entertainment. The brand Shatta Wale, a strong advocate for unity and peace within the entertainment industry, has chosen to step back from this event to ensure harmony and togetherness between all parties involved and hopes the impasse will be resolved in the near future.”
The Nima Sallahfest has long been recognised as a staple event in Accra’s entertainment calendar, drawing thousands of music lovers and industry stakeholders each year during the Eid celebrations.
The presence of Shatta Wale was expected to be a major highlight of the event.
According to Shatta Wale’s management, the decision to dissociate from the show was not taken lightly.
Citing the need for unity and peace within the entertainment industry, the statement said that stepping away from the event was a measure to avoid potential conflicts and to promote harmony between the involved parties.
The management expressed hope that the issues between the usual organisers and Broadway Entertainment would be resolved amicably in due course.
“We at Shatta Movement Empire remain committed to his fans and the growth of Ghana’s entertainment scene and therefore we believe that resolving conflicts amicably is key to fostering a stronger industry for future events. Management appreciates the love and support of his fans and assures them of bigger and better shows in the future.”
Below is the full statement.
