Shatta Wale, Blakk Rasta
Musician and media personality, Blakk Rasta, has responded to Shatta Wale’s GH¢100 million defamation lawsuit, questioning why the Dancehall artiste has taken the matter to court.
Speaking in a video on the Facebook page, Blakk Empire Media, on January 19, 2026, Blakk Rasta said Shatta Wale had publicly described himself as the “King of Fraud” and not a musician, insisting he merely amplified the artiste’s own words.
He wondered why those comments had now become the basis for a defamation suit.
“A man has confessed that he is the ‘King of Fraud’… and we have helped you to trumpet it and you run to the police, run to the courts. Weytin dey happen,” he asked.
Blakk Rasta said he had seen copies of the suit circulating online but had not officially been served with any court summons. He added that he was ready to receive it and had nothing to hide.
“We have been waiting for the summons. Blakk Rasta is not a man who can hide. 3FM, I go there, 12 noon to 3:00pm. Please, you are welcome, bring it,” he said.
He also praised Shatta Wale for choosing the legal route instead of what he described as “street threats,” saying he respected anyone who pursued grievances through the courts.
Blakk Rasta further dismissed the possibility of paying the claimed amount, stating that Shatta Wale knew there was no money to be gained from him.
Shatta Wale has sued Blakk Rasta, born Abubakar Ahmed, for alleged defamation following a video published on December 15, 2025, titled “Shatta Wale, Self-Confessed King of Fraud.” The suit was filed on January 15, 2026.
In his statement of claim, Shatta Wale argues that the comments in the video were false, malicious and damaging to his reputation as a public figure and award-winning musician. He contends that the statements portrayed him as dishonest, morally questionable and involved in fraudulent activities, including suggestions that proceeds of crime had passed through his bank accounts.