Dancehall Artiste Shatta Wale has publicly responded to claims by the showbiz industry player, Sally Mann that industry insiders held private meetings to support Stonebwoy’s Grammy aspirations while sidelining Shatta Wale.
On Adom TV, Sally revealed that, over the past three years, she and other media and entertainment stakeholders met in secret with the shared goal of boosting Stonebwoy’s career, citing Shatta Wale’s perceived lack of respect for traditional media as a primary reason.
According to Sally, “For the past three years, we’ve held caucus meetings to push your agenda because Shatta Wale doesn’t respect traditional media.”
Sally’s revelations sparked widespread reactions on social media, reigniting ongoing debates about industry bias and the role of media in shaping the music scene.
For years, Shatta Wale has voiced suspicions of an ‘industry gatekeeping’ culture, claiming that some media influencers and stakeholders actively work to hinder his career by diverting key opportunities to other artists and, in some cases, imposing bans on his music.
Following Sally’s comments, Shatta Wale took to social media to address the claims, suggesting he feels vindicated by her statements.
In a tweet written in a mix of Pidgin and English, he shared, “Dem say dem do meeting to bring me down 000,” along with a video expressing his frustration with what he described as industry politics.
Shatta’s post has further fueled the conversation, with fans and followers expressing support for his stance against alleged bias and unfair practices.
While some fans see Sally’s remarks as validation of Shatta Wale’s long-held suspicions, others question the ethics of intentionally favouring one artist over another.
The revelations highlight the ongoing divide within the industry, where favouritism and informal alliances are often rumoured but rarely admitted.
