Mr. Eazi: I’ve Never Paid Shatta Wale for a Performance — He Always Shows Up to Support Me

Nigerian businessman and artiste Mr. Eazi has revealed that although he consistently pays artistes who perform at his shows, he has never paid Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale for a performance.

According to Mr. Eazi, Shatta Wale has a habit of turning up at his events to offer support without being invited or paid. He explained that while he makes it a point to compensate every artiste booked for his shows, the situation with Shatta Wale has been different because the Ghanaian star voluntarily shows up to back him.

Mr. Eazi described Shatta Wale’s conduct as a demonstration of genuine friendship and support rather than a business transaction. He noted that the dancehall artiste often appears at his shows on his own accord, without any request or financial arrangement, simply to show solidarity.

The businessman’s comments highlight the close relationship between the two entertainers and shed light on how some industry friendships transcend paid performances. While Mr. Eazi stressed that he values and pays the artistes he works with professionally, he made it clear that Shatta Wale’s appearances have never come with a fee — because they are driven by support rather than business.

The revelation has sparked interest among fans, who see it as evidence of the bond between the Nigerian entrepreneur and the Ghanaian music star. It also underscores the informal, friendship-based collaborations that sometimes occur behind the scenes in the entertainment industry, even as business dealings remain the norm for most bookings.

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