“I make up to a million dollars per show in Ghana, I’m not chasing international shows” – Shatta Wale
- Shatta Wale, a Ghanaian dancehall artiste, has made headlines for discussing his performance fees.
- He claims he earns up to $1 million per performance in Ghana.
- Wale stresses that the respect he gets in Ghana is comparable to that of international superstars.
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has sparked reactions after he bravely spoke about his performance fees and why he is not actively chasing international gigs.
According to him, he earns as much as $1 million per performance in Ghana, insisting that the level of respect he receives at home matches that of global superstars.
In his own words he said:
“I get paid up to $1 million per show in Ghana. The respect I get there is the same respect they give Jay-Z and Beyoncé, so I’m not chasing international shows. If you offer me $300,000, I’ll tell you to keep the money and come back when you have a big budget.”
The singer further explained that he values respect and recognition more than just traveling to foreign shows. He added that he doesn’t like lower offers from international promoters because he prefers offers that match his perceived value.
His comments have drawn mixed reactions online, with some fans praising his confidence and others debating the accuracy of his claims and comparisons.
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Read some comments below:
@Precious Atubobienemi: “$1 million per show and it still sounds like he’s talking to himself.” 👀💰”
@Sam :”This guy is just going to wake up from his highness and drop a stupid lamba. I blame him, fans, sha”
@FFF:”Lol bank niggas wey no get levels, fvcking liar!. You who buy used cars from scammers say, this Ghanaian man should go and sit down”
@Cookdem:”Even better artists than you on this continent don’t get paid $1 million locally”
@EMILIA💋:”Shatta Wale and big talk cost 5 and 6. 1 million dollars per show but if they calculate the tickets how many people are paying?”
