Shatta Wale
Dancehall star, Shatta Wale, is once again at the center of controversy, responding with fiery to fraud allegations swirling around some persons believed to be close to him—even though he has not been named in any official investigation.
Earlier this week, viral reports confirmed the arrest of one Dada Joe and businessman Kofi Boat by the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) in connection with alleged internet fraud and money laundering schemes.
The high-profile nature of the arrests sparked intense speculation across social media, with some users suggesting possible links to the self-styled “African Dancehall King.”
In a video shared on his social media platforms, Shatta Wale, firmly denied any involvement in fraudulent activity and expressed frustration over what he described as constant efforts to tarnish his name.
“You people are watching my life, and anytime there is an issue in Ghana, you like to drag me into it,” he said. “You guys are making a mistake with my name. I am a very clean boy.”
He went on to address critics who claim his wealth and lifestyle are fueled by fraud, stating, “Just because your artiste—your industry favourite—cannot pull the kind of things I can pull, you assume I am into fraud.”
Shatta Wale emphasised that his success is the result of music, not crime.
“One thing the white people coming here do is that they research. They are not stupid. They saw my Rolls-Royce and knew how I acquired the funds to purchase it. It’s music money. It’s not fraud—it’s hard work and dedication.”
Shatta boldly declared, “I don’t do fraud, and no one can ever arrest me.”