Lead us to cement SM as Africa’s biggest brand – Gary Al-Smith to Shatta Wale
Renowned sports journalist Gary Al-Smith has urged Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale to seize the momentum from the massive success of ShattaFest 2025 to solidify the Shatta Movement (SM) as Africa’s most dominant and recognisable musical brand.
In a Facebook post, Al-Smith praised the scale of fan mobilisation and street energy that defined the Independence Square concert, describing it as proof of the unparalleled loyalty Shatta Wale commands in Ghana and beyond.
He therefore called on him to consolidate the massive support and influence he enjoys.
“Dear President Wale, this is Shatta Wale Shatta Movement. This is who we are. If you even give us two days’ notice using just one tweet, we will show up for you. But we have one yearning: lead us to capitalise on this to cement SM as Africa’s biggest musical brand,” the sports journalist wrote.
The journalist’s post follows the hugely successful ShattaFest 2025 concert, organised to mark the 40th birthday of the Dancehall King.
The event drew tens of thousands of fans to the Black Star Square and featured electrifying performances from Shatta Wale alongside other big industry names, including King Promise, Medikal, Wendy Shay and Kweku Flick.
