Shatta Wale
Dancehall act, Shatta Wale, has rendered an unqualified apology to veteran master of ceremonies (MC), Kojo Manuel, after his assistant, Abonko, manhandled him on stage at the Tidal Rave Beach Festival held last Saturday in Accra.
It will be recalled that at the Tidal Rave Beach Festival, Shatta Wale’s assistant, Abonko, physically removed veteran MC Kojo Manuel from the stage during Wale’s performance, to ensure an uninterrupted set.
Video of the manhandling surfaced on the internet, causing massive uproar, where some fans called on Shatta Wale to render an apology to MC Manuel, considering his years in the entertainment industry.
Shatta Wale issued a public apology on X, expressing regret while defending his team’s actions, and Manuel responded graciously, affirming their lasting camaraderie in the industry.
Shatta Wale’s post read, “Kojo Manuel ,so sorryyy but hey Abonko is the most nicest person ever, but when it comes to my work, all my team members bow cuz he is my second in command and none of my team come close (sic).
“Sorry he pushed you, but next time just know it when and artiste and team steps on stage, I beg you ok. DJ Vyrusky my boss, told me the plan about the entry and I just want to thank you for that, but please next when we have another opportunity let’s do things when I come on stage, everything is timing and discipline, All love bro (sic).
“This is how we can all learn and not fight ourselves to show the world. I don’t support what he did, but let’s learn from this peaceful letter I have written to you to just say a Big sorry to you and your team.”
Kojo Manuel, in response wrote, “Thank you One Don. All love here. 4lyf is 4lyf.”
BY Prince Fiifi Yorke