Other artistes are relevant because of Shatta Wale - C-Zar

Prominent Ghanaian highlife singer and rapper C-Zar has made a bold assertion, claiming that many artistes today owe their relevance to dancehall musician Shatta Wale.

Speaking in an interview with Nana Romeo on Okay FM, he expressed respect for the Shatta Movement leader, stating that the Ghanaian music industry might have collapsed without Shatta Wale’s influence and persistence.

C-Zar also criticised the role of traditional media at the time, alleging that many presenters refused to play Ghanaian songs, particularly Shatta Wale’s music, and instead promoted Nigerian songs.

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He believes this contributed significantly to Nigeria’s rise in global prominence in music.

“I respect Shatta, everything aside. Do you know that if not for Shatta, the industry would have collapsed? Some of the presenters back then were stupid; they intentionally decided to ruin artistes. They’d rather play Nigerian music than Ghanaian music.

“If we are being honest, Nigeria is not better than us. Population-wise, yes, but not in music. They stole from us. Many of their hit songs were from Ghana, but we as Ghanaians don’t support our own, especially presenters, so we fail to stand up for what belongs to us,” he said.

He further noted that despite facing resistance and limited airplay, Shatta Wale built a strong fanbase and sustained his career through resilience and consistency.

“Through all the challenges and criticism, he stood his ground and built something for himself. The traditional media didn’t play his songs, yet his fans could sing them word for word; it amazes me how he does it. He brought the industry alive; without him, it would have collapsed long ago.

“He’s one of the richest in the industry. Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, and the others have relevance today thanks to him,” C-Zar asserted.

This is a clear fact @shattawalegh saved Ghana 🇬🇭 Music industry, let’s put huge respect on his name 🫡 in fact Ghanaian artists should be paying him royalties !!! pic.twitter.com/Cb0LZnFXTO

— Secrets&spirts🧌⭐️ (@BeerashJr) April 23, 2026