Ghanaian business mogul Richard Nii-Armah Quaye hosted a spectacular birthday celebration on Saturday night at Accra’s Independence Square, drawing some of the biggest names in entertainment and business.
The event featured electrifying performances from top Ghanaian and international artists, including Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, King Promise, and Efya.
Nollywood actresses Ini Edo and Rita Dominic were also in attendance, along with high-profile personalities like Dr. Osei Kwame Despite.
Despite being expected to perform, Shatta Wale was noticeably absent, leaving fans questioning why he skipped the event.
His absence quickly became a trending topic online, with fans speculating about the possible reasons.
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Social media discussions suggest two main reasons for Shatta Wale’s no-show which includes; a performance price dispute and past controversy.
Some reports claim that, Mr. Quaye was unable to meet Shatta Wale’s reported $600,000 performance charge resulting in his exclusion from the lineup.
Others believe that Richard Nii-Armah Quaye deliberately excluded Shatta Wale because of his past controversy and insults on Dr. Kwame Despite, a close associate of the businessman.
Rumour has it that Shatta Wale reportedly rejected $500k for his involvement in the event, with the report adding that the dancehall star insisted on anything less than $600k.
Netizens responded by ridiculing the “Killer Ji Mi” hitmaker by reposting his prior post, in which he <span id="output-phrase~0~15" class="css-i3ygs8"><span data-testid="output-word-15-0-0"><span class="css-1f32sl1">congratulated </span></span></span>Mr. Quaye on the purchase of his private jet.
Even though Shatta Wale did not perform, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Davido, and Diamond Platinumz reportedly walked away with substantial performance fees.
Hours before the event, Shatta Wale took to Twitter (x) to hint at his high performance fee, which has further intensified speculation about why he didn’t make an appearance.
Anywhere you see me this weekend say ade perform no say $600k enter account 💪 #NiiRoyce
— SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) March 20, 2025
Meanwhile, as the debate continues to boil online, neither Shatta Wale nor Richard Nii-Armah Quaye is yet to officially address the issue.
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