Shatta Wale has described investigative journalist Raymond Archer as his “best friend,” crediting him for helping to educate Ghanaians about the importance of buying vehicles from legitimate sources.
In an interview on Prime Time on JoyPrime, the Dancehall Artiste reflected on his past arrest and said he now views the experience as a divine lesson rather than a misfortune.
“Raymond Archer is now my best friend because I feel God sent him to educate the people of Ghana — and that’s exactly what he did,” Shatta Wale said.
“He taught us how to buy cars appropriately and from the right sources. Yes, buyer beware. That’s one major problem we’ve solved in this country.”
The ‘Melissa’ hitmaker went on to acknowledge that many people might still associate Archer with his arrest, but he insists that everything happened for a reason.
“Maybe you might think he arrested me and blah blah blah. But all that he did was God-ordained, you know what I mean? He’s really opened our eyes to certain things,” he said.
According to Shatta Wale, the experience has inspired him to be more cautious with his own purchases and to encourage young people to adopt the same mindset.
Shatta Wale’s Lamborghini Urus was linked to a $4.7 million scam and was confiscated before later being returned following legal proceedings initiated by US authorities.
Shatta Wale was detained by EOCO on Wednesday, 20 August, 2025 as part of investigations into alleged financial irregularities connected to the yellow Lamborghini. He was subsequently granted bail the following evening.
His lawyer, Cephas Boyuo, confirmed that the initial bail sum of GH₵10 million was reduced to GH₵5 million, with two sureties required.
“As part of the bail conditions, he is to report to EOCO three times a week,” Mr Boyuo explained.
Stonebwoy’s lyric, “My property no go lock for EOCO,” has since dominated online discussions, with many interpreting it as a pointed dig at his rival.
The song, featured on Stonebwoy’s new EP, ‘The Torcher’, explores themes of resilience, integrity and triumph, though this line has overshadowed much of the wider message.
