The management of Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has broken their silence following the cancellation of ShattaFest UK.
In a statement released after the incident, the management described the events as “heartbreaking”.
Shatta Wale’s management disclosed that the decision to cancel the concert was taken because of the safety and well-being of patrons.
According to Shatta Wale’s management, nothing is more important than safety, adding that their hearts are with everyone affected by the tragic situation.
They further revealed that they were deeply saddened by reports of injuries and the alleged loss of lives but are awaiting official confirmation from the relevant authorities.
Parts of the statement read, “It is with a very heavy heart that we address the unfortunate events surrounding ShattaFest UK. Following reports of a serious incident outside the venue, the difficult decision was made to cancel the event. Nothing is more important than the safety and well-being of every single person who came to celebrate music, unity, and love”.
“Our hearts are with everyone who has been affected by this tragic situation. While we await official confirmation from the relevant authorities regarding all the facts, our thoughts and prayers remain with the individuals involved, their families, their friends, and everyone impacted by this heartbreaking incident,” it added.
“Shatta Wale has always stood for the people. Every performance is built on bringing joy, hope, and unforgettable memories to the fans who have supported him throughout the years. To know that what was meant to be a night of celebration has become a moment of pain is truly devastating,” the management noted.
“This is not the outcome anyone wished for. Today, our focus is not on a concert—it is on the people whose lives have been affected. We ask everyone to keep the victims, their loved ones, and all those impacted in your prayers,” the statement concluded.
The statement follows the United Kingdom (UK) police reportedly cancelling Ghanaian dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale’s Shattafest 2026 concert.
Reports suggest the cancellation follows safety and health concerns cited by police officials.
In a viral video, a UK police officer informed the large crowd waiting outside the venue that the event had been cancelled after it became overcrowded following an incident inside.
Also, videos circulating on social media show some individuals expressing disappointment over the decision, while others are demanding refunds, with other footage showing police officers dispersing the crowd from the venue.
Meanwhile, In 2025, Shatta Wale declared that ShattaFest will become an annual event.
Shatta Wale made this announcement during a visit to the head office of Mobile Money Limited (MoMo) in Accra.
He expressed his gratitude to the company for partnering and supporting his birthday concert.
Speaking at the meeting, Shatta Wale stated, “ShattaFest is a brand that we’ve built, and I believe with a few collaborations like MTN from MoMo and other affiliations, we’re going to have it every year”.
“We’re even thinking about taking it to other regions and even outside Ghana as well. This is a great initiative, and people should expect more.”
Shatta Wale also commended Ghanaians and his fans, “Thank you to MTN from MoMo, my Shatta Movement fans, and the whole of Ghana. I believe it wasn’t only my fans that came, but most Ghanaians also really supported for this thing to happen”.
He further added, “I think it’s about discipline, hard work, and how we push the agenda of what we do. For me to have a brand like this come on board shows that the corporate world is ready to support people like us.”
“So when this MoMo stuff came up, I was like, I have this idea that I want to do, but I didn’t know which dates to. But when it got to my birthday season, I was like, let me just try, and lo and behold, your team said yes.
“God bless everyone here who accepted it, and it really became a success for me. I’m still shocked up to now.“
See the statement below:
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