Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has claimed that the Ministry of Youth and Sports owes him GH¢5 million for promotional work he undertook to support the Black Stars during the World Cup campaign.
The artiste, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, made the claim in an interview with GHOne TV, while responding to a question about his assessment of ministers and government appointees under the current administration.
Shatta Wale said although he supports President John Dramani Mahama’s ideology, he has concerns about some of his appointees, citing the alleged outstanding payment from the Sports Ministry.
“I love President John Dramani Mahama’s ideology but not his appointees. I’m still owed GH¢5 million by the Sports Ministry for my promotions during the World Cup.”
According to the artiste, he fulfilled his part of the arrangement by using his platform and influence to promote the Black Stars and rally public support for Ghana during the World Cup campaign.
Shatta Wale has previously demonstrated his support for the national team. In March 2026, he pledged $100,000 towards Ghana’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign at a fundraising event.
When asked about the donation during the interview, he said his Hotwav team had handled the matter and that he would check with them about the payment.
The Ministry of Youth and Sports is yet to publicly respond to Shatta Wale’s claim.
Watch the video below:
“I love President John Dramani Mahama’s ideology but not his appointees. I’m still owed GH¢5 million by the Sports Ministry for my promotions during the World Cup.”
—Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale expresses his admiration for President John Dramani Mahama’s ideology while noting… pic.twitter.com/giEvUs7UCc
— SIKAOFFICIAL🦍 (@SIKAOFFICIAL1) August 28, 2026
By: Benjamin Atisu
