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Nonconformist Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has revealed that he is still shocked at the sea of patrons who thronged the Independence Square in Accra on Saturday, October 18 for Shattafeast, a concert in honour of his 40th birthday celebrations.
Shatta Wale’s strong hold as a crowd puller has never been in doubt but last Saturday’s concert may have possibly cemented his status as the “king of the streets” as his SM fans have claimed.
Speaking at a meeting when he paid a courtesy visit to the offices of Mobile Money Limited MTN Ghana on Monday, October 20, to express his heartfelt gratitude for their partnership, he said even though he was very much aware he commanded huge following, he was still stunned by the huge numbers that attended the concert.
“I'm so happy that this time, I got you on one of my shows. It has always been my dream to also work with your entity." He revealed that he had been inspired by the idea of collaborating with Mobile Money Limited and was thrilled when they accepted his invitation.
"I'm still shocked at the crowd. Maybe, you will think I have the following, but God is bringing us together to motivate the youth." He reiterated his availability for future collaborations and support, saying, "I'm always available for any collaboration and support that I can also offer your office."
Shaibu Haruna, CEO of Mobile Money Ghana, echoed Shatta Wale's sentiments, saying, "I had no clue the kind of following you have. I obviously knew you had a powerful following, but this weekend was extra special."
He commended Shatta Wale for inspiring the youth and pushing boundaries in the music industry, adding that Mobile Money Limited is proud to be associated with him.
Shatta Wale's ShattaFest has become one of Ghana's most attended outdoor concerts in recent history. (Read ShattaFest 2025: The night Shatta Wale proved he owns the streets)
Former manager Sammy Flex disclosed that the event's initial crowd estimate was 100,000, but the actual turnout far surpassed expectations, with over 300,000 fans packing the Independence Square and its surroundings.
"The massive turnout was a staggering surprise, highlighting the event's unprecedented scale.
“We didn’t anticipate the huge numbers at all. They filled the entire square, the stands and even spilled into the streets. The drone shots captured people stretching from the stadium area all the way to Osu and Tema Station. The whole place was packed," he said in an earlier interview with Hitz Fm.
Sammy Flex said the only challenge on the night was the occasional heat flashes and exhaustion among the crowd noting, “When the heat got intense, I asked the Fire Service to step in to sprinkle water on the fans. We had ambulances and five other emergency cars on standby to handle any emergencies”.
