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Shatta Wale, a Dancehall artist, has expressed his disapproval of internet users comparing him to Highlife icon Daddy Lumba.
Lately, there have been online talks comparing Shatta Wale and Daddy Lumba, even though they come from different genres and periods of success.
This comparison has ignited a passionate discussion about music dominance between the two artists.
Daddy Lumba had a major impact on the Ghanaian music industry in the 1990s to 2000s with his unique voice, popular songs, and lasting influence.
Shatta Wale, formerly known as ‘Bandana’ before changing his stage name, has emerged as a key figure in modern Ghanaian music since the early 2000s.
The online conversations about Shatta Wale’s fame increased, prompting comparisons to icons like Daddy Lumba.
However, Shatta Wale sees this comparison as disrespectful and feels it diminishes the impact of Daddy Lumba, who laid the foundation for modern artists like him.
In a post on X, Shatta Wale expressed his displeasure: “It is very disrespectful to compare me to the legend Daddy Lumba. Everyone should stop that because the man in question paved way for your favs and myself,” he wrote on X
He accused those making the comparisons of trying to tarnish his image and create discord with the highlife legends.
“This is what my opponents do to just tarnish my image in public …They want to compare me to Lumba so that the oldies will hate me and say I don’t respect,” he stated.
Shatta Wale continued, “Why don’t you compare me to your so-called decorated Sarkodie and Stonebwoy? You know it would be a disgrace for them, so you chose this path to create more haters for me right?. Time will tell. Man will learn. God is watching you all.”
It is very disrespectful to compare me to the legend Daddy Lumba , Everyone should stop that because the man in Question paved way for you favs and me myself .
— SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) September 3, 2024
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