Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, an entertainment critic and regular program analyst, has responded to a taunt hurled at his colleague, Stonebwoy, by dancehall artist Shatta Wale.
In this comment, Shatta Wale referred to Stonebwoy as a “curtain raiser.”
In a recent online debate, Stonebwoy offered his opinions on how Ghanaian musicians could experience the same level of success abroad as their Nigerian contemporaries. a discussion with TV star Berla Mundi that took place on the Twitter platform.
Stonebwoy’s remarks prompted Shatta Wale to assault Stonebwoy verbally and call him a “curtain raiser.” Stonebwoy was charged by Shatta Wale with succumbing to pressure from Nigeria, seeking publicity, and imitating Burna Boy’s actions.
Arnold Baidoo slammed Shatta Wale for his critical comments and reactions on UTV Showbiz Night, adding that there is nothing wrong with being a curtain raiser.
He noted that Ghanaian musicians frequently preach togetherness and support among peers but fail to put it into practice. Such negative tales and demeaning comments stymie musicians’ and the Ghanaian music industry’s advancement.
He questioned Shatta Wale’s current standing in the music industry and disputed Shatta Wale’s claim that Stonebwoy wouldn’t experience international success like Wizkid, Burna Boy, and others. Baidoo drew attention to the contradiction between calling for unity and disparaging fellow artists who try to represent Ghana.
“He is throwing jabs, there is nothing wrong with being a curtain raiser. Global Citizen concert, Stonebwoy was a curtain raiser and he didn’t die. He got paid
“Let’s assume Shatta Wale is the biggest artist in Ghana, What is his position really now in the music scene, You claim to preach unity yet you turn around to belittle your colleagues who are putting in the work to represent Ghana.
“We get bashed for coming out to speak the truth, but these same artists are the ones bringing divisions, how do we thrive as a nation when we cultivate such ill attitudes”
Finally, Baidoo emphasized the significance of telling the truth and confronting negative attitudes in the music industry in order to create growth and togetherness in Ghana’s music scene.
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