Shatta Wale Recalls Early Days With Stonebwoy, Claiming Fame Shifted Their Dynamics | Discuss Ghana

Dancehall icon Shatta Wale has reignited public attention surrounding his long-standing rivalry with fellow musician Stonebwoy, claiming the Bhim Nation leader was once close to him and looked up to him as a father figure before achieving mainstream fame.

Speaking in a teaser from an upcoming episode of Nigeria's The Honest Bunch Podcast, Shatta Wale reflected on their early careers, asserting that Stonebwoy frequently visited his first rented apartment and referred to him as "daddy" during the formative years of his music journey. The self-styled "Dancehall King" argued that the dynamic between them shifted as media comparisons grew, alleging that Stonebwoy subsequently distance himself and now avoids direct confrontation. Shatta Wale maintained that while he harbors no personal animosity toward his rival, his presence and confidence remain overwhelming for the Into the High Life hitmaker, adding that their unresolved history continues to fuel underlying tension in the reggae-dancehall fraternity.

Navigating personal rivalries and legacy disputes remains a recurring theme within West Africa's vibrant music industry.

“Stonebwoy is my small boy, he used to come to me when he had nothing, today he’s acting like….” — Shatta Wale fires on Honest Bunch @GlitchAfrica pic.twitter.com/8SYjKkicbz

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