{"id":275585,"date":"2025-01-08T15:42:42","date_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:42:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/01\/08\/stop-the-jealousy-i-waited-20-years-to-perform-with-vybz-kartel-shatta-wale-to-stonebwoy\/"},"modified":"2025-01-08T15:42:42","modified_gmt":"2025-01-08T15:42:42","slug":"stop-the-jealousy-i-waited-20-years-to-perform-with-vybz-kartel-shatta-wale-to-stonebwoy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/01\/08\/stop-the-jealousy-i-waited-20-years-to-perform-with-vybz-kartel-shatta-wale-to-stonebwoy\/","title":{"rendered":"Stop the jealousy, I waited 20 years to perform with Vybz Kartel \u2013 Shatta Wale to Stonebwoy"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Dancehall Dancehall musician Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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Ghanaian reggae\/dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has responded to some criticisms from Stonebwoy pior to his performance at Vybz Kartel’s concert in Jamaica. <\/p>\n

In a video making rounds on social media on January 4, 2025, Shatta Wale accused the “Jejereje” hitmaker of being driven by jealousy, claiming that Stonebwoy\u2019s statements were merely out of envy. <\/p>\n

He further explained that in 2025, he would no longer engage with individuals or negative comments aimed at bringing him down. <\/p>\n

“Unless you are a jealous person, you would want to fight others. But I won\u2019t fight anyone this year because I\u2019m not a fighter like Nelson Azumah. I\u2019m here to speak the truth and focus on building the industry so that everyone can benefit,” Shatta Wale stated. <\/p>\n

The musician then reflected on the long journey it took for him to share the stage with Vybz Kartel, stating that it had been a lifelong dream. <\/p>\n

“I told myself the first time I would perform in Jamaica, it should be with Vybz Kartel. It took me 20 years to make that happen. Before he was arrested, I wanted to perform with him, and then he went to jail. I had to wait for him for thirteen years for this to become a reality,” he added. <\/p>\n

Shatta Wale also addressed online comparisons between himself and Stonebwoy after a viral video showed him speaking Patois with some unknown individuals. <\/p>\n

“When you are true to yourself, you will go places. People need to understand that I come from somewhere. I\u2019m even learning Spanish now because the lady who saved me is Spanish,” he explained. <\/p>\n

Background<\/b> <\/p>\n

On December 31, 2024, Shatta Wale performed at Vybz Kartel’s \u2018Freedom Concert \u2018in Kingston, Jamaica, marking a milestone in his career. <\/p>\n

This concert was special as it marked Vybz Kartel\u2019s first live performance in over 14 years following his release from prison. <\/p>\n

Prior to the concert, Stonebwoy, in an interview, referred to Shatta Wale\u2019s performance as merely a “curtain raiser.” <\/p>\n

Watch the full video below:<\/b><\/p>\n