He Did Not Do It Alone- Shatta Wale On How Asake Filled 02 Arena
Shatta Wale has pointed out that Asake’s remarkable 02 Arena feat was a collaborative effort from industry players; hence, the same thing can be done to push Ghanaian artistes.
More crucially, he emphasized to the critics that he alone had packed the Accra Sports Stadium without any help from the so-called gatekeepers of the industry; as a result, with assistance, he could accomplish more.
After I filled the Accra Sports stadium, Ghanaians should have given me a helping hand to fill the 02 because I am not from London to be able to fill up the 02. Asake alone could not fill the 02, industry players contributed so if the Ghanaian industry is trying to burst someone who single-handedly filled the sports stadium without any promos, what more can I do.
Beyond that, the controversial Dancehall artiste said that based on what the Nigerian artiste did in London recently, no mainstream artiste in Ghana including himself, is on the level of Asake.
Asake’s exceptional performance at the O2 Arena on Sunday, August 20, 2023, has garnered widespread attention and admiration. This accolade is a testament to the remarkable ascent and influence of Asake’s music, which has struck a chord with a diverse audience.
Essentially, Wale made the comments during a Twitter Space on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, which sparked a flurry of discussions and debates within the industry and among fans.
“No Ghanaian artiste has even made it like Asaake. Don’t even bring up the Asaake point. Not even me [Shatta Wale], nobody, so don’t even bring that. Don’t bring the Asaake name,” he said
He sensationally said filling the 02 Arena was not a priority. In his words, he is focused on financial growth, and accumulating substantial wealth rather than striving to fill arenas
“You people call me a drug addict, why should I risk my life to fill a place for Ghanaians or the music industry? I am okay, I wanted to buy house, lands and investments, I am okay, so filling the O2 is not my priority, my priority is to keep a billion dollars in my account , that is where I am at right now. Nobody should disturb me about filling the 02 or my music,” he opined.
