• Shatta wale has shared his frustrations about Ghana’s music industry to Mahama drawing his attention to an often overlooked situation
• The musician made his appeal to Mahama via social media, begging him to consider his plea
• His post has garnered significant traction as fans and industry insiders weigh in on Shatta Wale’s pitch to the president

Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale has appealed to the president, John Dramani Mahama, to support the country’s artists.

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The musician made his plea public via social media on April 4, 2025, addressed to the president.

In Shatta Wale’s post, he argued that Ghanaian artists, most of whom are independent, have been striding as they chart their own path.

The On God hitmaker also highlighted the relevance of artists to a country’s soft power and cultural leverage and pleaded.

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He sought to drum the need for the government to tap into the soft power of artists to project the country internationally, saying,

“At least this year the president of Ghana signed 4 Ghanaian artists to represent Ghana across the globe through tourism and arts and culture !! Ghanaian musicians try too much. No wonder we don’t war here !!! If no be music like many kpai for here . Mr. President, can you find a way around this for us, please? 🙏 @JDMahama. Daddy, all work and no play makes jack a dull boy.“

Shatta wale wins big at IRAWMA

Earlier, DollarMan News reported that Shatta Wale had won big at the 2025 International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA).

He took home three awards in all the categories he was nominated in: Best African Dancehall Entertainer, Best Music Video for Killa Ji Mi, and Best Crossover Song for his collaboration with Jamaican star Bounty Killer on Commando.

The On God hitmaker celebrated winning the three awards at a ceremony held in Florida, America, on Sunday, March 30, 2025.