Tensions quickly mounted in a Twitter space hosted by Serwaa Amihere, with Shatta Wale, one of the speakers, and approximately 5,000 listeners. Their conversation shifted from showbiz industry matters to Shatta Wale’s approach to handling criticism from Twitter users.
When the topic of Shatta Wale frequently blocking people who criticise him on social media came up, the dancehall artist became visibly upset and expressed his displeasure to the host.
When the topic of Shatta Wale frequently blocking people who criticise him on social media came up, the dancehall artist became visibly upset and expressed his displeasure to the host.
“You Serwaa, I don’t think when people insult you, you will like the person. You will block the person for the rest of your life. They are putting up confusion about me all the time, the blogs are always talking about me anyway.
“I was at the other side, teaching them that I can come to them at anytime so we can resolve our differences,” Shatta retorted
After Shatta’s comments, Serwaa became aware that he had reversed his position by admitting to blocking individuals on Twitter.
This shift was evident in his following statement, where he mentioned his intentions to organise meetings and address matters with those who criticise him.
Confused by his statements, Serwaa asked: “Why are you contradicting yourself? Why”
Shatta responded, “What do you mean by I am contradicting myself?”
Serwaa added, “Earlier I asked you about blocking people who share their opinions about you, and you said yes. People who haven’t experienced anything cannot teach you anything, and that is why you have blocked them. So why this now?”
Shatta, who got infuriated by Serwaa’s utterances, fumed, “If you say I contradict myself, what do you mean by that? I can cut the phone off and go to sleep. You know why? Because I am on another level. I want you to understand me clearly when I am talking! Serwaa listen!
A displeased Serwaa responded,
“Shatta Wale hold on. You are speaking not just to me but to 5,000 other people. Don’t raise your voice at me! You are raising your voice at me; clam down!”
Shatta Wale: “I am not raising my voice; you are the one saying I am contradicting myself.”
Serwaa: Okay, is it the word you don’t understand or you don’t like the word.”