Shatta Wale’s Verse Soundtracks Beyoncé’s 2026 Met Gala Return | Discuss Ghana

In a moment that sent the Shatta Movement into a frenzy, Beyoncé made her highly anticipated return to the Met Gala yesterday, Monday, May 4, 2026, accompanied by the familiar rhythm of her 2019 hit, "Already."

As the Queen Bey ascended the iconic steps of the Metropolitan Museum of Art for the first time in a decade, the event's speakers blasted the dancehall-infused track, with Shatta Wale’s powerful verse providing the perfect high-energy backdrop for her "Costume Art" debut.

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A Decade in the Making

Beyoncé’s arrival was the crowning moment of the night, especially since she served as a Co-Chair for this year's gala alongside Anna Wintour, Nicole Kidman, and Venus Williams.

The Entrance: Dressed in a show-stopping skeleton-inspired bejeweled gown by Olivier Rousteing (his first major look since leaving Balmain), Beyoncé walked the carpet with Jay-Z and their daughter, Blue Ivy.

The Background Music: As she hit the top of the stairs, the DJ transitioned into "Already." For Ghanaian fans and the global Afrobeat community, hearing Shatta Wale’s voice at fashion’s most exclusive event felt like a major full-circle moment for the 2019 Black Is King collaboration.

Shatta Wale’s Reaction: While the "King of African Dancehall" has yet to release a full statement, his social media pages have been flooded with clips of the moment, with fans calling it a "win for Ghana" and "global recognition at its highest level."

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Why "Already"?

The selection of the track was no accident. The theme of this year's Met Gala, "Costume Art," focuses on celebrating identity, heritage, and the body as a canvas—themes central to the Black Is King visual album where "Already" was the standout anthem.

Cultural Pride: The song's lyrics—"Long live the king, you a king already"—resonated with Beyoncé’s status as the undisputed "Queen" of the Met Gala.

Fashion as Art: Beyoncé’s look featured a matched jeweled headpiece and a massive feather shawl, a dramatic ensemble that matched the fierce energy of Shatta Wale’s dancehall bars.

Global Inclusion: The inclusion of the track at the gala further cements the influence of Ghanaian music in the highest circles of Western pop culture and fashion.