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If there is one lesson Ghanaian showbiz has learned over the years, it is this: do not leave Shatta Wale waiting for a response, especially when there is money involved.
The dancehall heavyweight has once again turned the spotlight on the government, this time over an alleged GH¢5 million payment he says is still outstanding for promotional work done ahead of Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign.
Speaking on GHOne TV, Shatta Wale disclosed that his team, through Hotwav, handled promotional activities designed to rally public support for the Black Stars. The campaign reportedly included social media advertising and content creation aimed at generating excitement around the national team.
The publicity may have been delivered, but according to the musician, the payment has yet to arrive. In Shatta Wale’s world, the music may stop, but the invoice keeps playing.
The singer also expressed frustration over what he described as a complete lack of communication from government officials. He claimed that attempts to reach the Sports Minister have gone unanswered, while the Deputy Finance Minister has also allegedly been difficult to reach regarding the outstanding payment.
For Shatta Wale, this is more than just a delayed cheque. He described the situation as disrespectful, making it clear that he expects the government to honour its financial obligations.
Interestingly, the situation comes with a twist. In March, Shatta Wale and his Hotwav team donated $100,000 towards Ghana’s World Cup campaign. That contribution was a goodwill gesture and separate from the promotional services he says the government contracted his team to provide.
In other words, Shatta Wale is willing to put money behind the Black Stars when the occasion calls for it, but when he clocks in as a service provider, he expects the accountant to remember his name.
With the government reportedly allocating GH¢76 million towards Ghana’s World Cup campaign, attention is now turning to the various financial commitments surrounding the tournament.
And somewhere in that long list of expenses sits one particularly loud invoice.
Shatta Wale has delivered his message with his usual volume: the Black Stars may be preparing for the World Cup, but his GH¢5 million should not be left warming the bench.
