The management of dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has officially apologized for the brawl that marred the 20th edition of the Ghana Music Awards event held last Saturday.
“Management of Shatta Wale wishes to render a sincere apology to all patrons of the 20th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA), viewers of the event around the world, organizers of the awards, Charterhouse Productions, title sponsors, Vodafone Ghana and all Shatta Movement fans worldwide for the unfortunate incident that happened during the recently held VGMA. We further apologize for all the inconveniences caused on the night and afterwards,” a statement from Shatta Wale’s management stated.
According to the management, Shatta Wale got to the venue late “due to circumstances beyond the control of the team” and was unable to pick two awards, he had won that night, himself.
“Due to circumstances beyond the control of the team, Shatta Wale arrived at the venue after the event had started and had been announced as winner of two categories (Reggae Dancehall Song of the year and Highlife Song of the year). This accounted for Shatta Wale’s inability to receive the awards he won himself.”
“After the announcement of the winner of the Reggae Dancehall Musician of the year category, Shatta Wale decided to reposition to the VIP section to meet his father and a dignitary who had asked to see him. A member of his entourage then suggested to him to join Stonebwoy on stage to congratulate him on his win in the spirit of unity, as he had done at the 2015 4Syte Music Video awards. He agreed and asked his security team to lead him onto the stage only to be met with confrontation instigated by Blakk Cedi, Manager of Stonebwoy.”
Shatta Wale’s management also claimed that their artiste “meant no harm [to Stonebwoy] and considers this incident as unfortunate.”
The two artistes were arrested on Sunday following a scuffle at the 2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
They have however been granted police enquiry bail after spending a night in police custody.
The awards ceremony was halted for nearly an hour over the brawl.
Shatta Wale has officially been charged with offensive conduct conducive to the breach of peace and Stonebwoy has been charged with use of offensive weapon, display of firearm in public and threat to harm.
Meanwhile Stonebwoy has also apologised twice already. He apologised on stage minutes after the scuffle and in a press statement.
Stonebwoy’s apology below:
