“… I can end careers if you don’t take care, I will end yours.” – Shatta Wale to Black Sherif

Ghanaian reggae and dancehall star Shatta Wale has publicly warned fellow artist Black Sherif, cautioning him against negative criticism and disrespect. On Monday, November 4, 2024, Shatta Wale took to X (formerly Twitter) in a Spaces session to voice his discontent over a Snapchat post by Black Sherif. The post showed an image of Shatta Wale with a caption critiquing his dressing style.

Shatta Wale, addressing Black Sherif—known for hits like “Kilos Milos” and “Kweku The Traveller”—advised the young artist to approach him with caution in the industry. He warned that continued disrespect could have severe consequences, potentially impacting Black Sherif’s career.

“Black Sherif, you are new in the music industry. If you’ve heard them say I have said something about you, you won’t go and watch the podcast to know the good things I said about you,” he stated. “Blacko, this is the same thing Sarkodie did; now people think he is my enemy. Go and ask; I can end careers, and if you don’t take care, I will end yours,” he warned.

This public exchange traces back to October 31, 2024, when Shatta Wale, speaking on the Bant, Rants and Confessions podcast hosted by Efia Odo, suggested that Black Sherif could improve his dressing style. Black Sherif’s reaction came through Snapchat, where he posted a picture of Shatta Wale captioned, “I plaster everywhere,” which many interpreted as a retort.

The incident has ignited mixed reactions online, with some fans rallying behind Shatta Wale’s message, while others critique his approach.