Accra: The long-running feud between Ghanaian dancehall stars Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale has taken another turn after Stonebwoy responded to claims made by his rival during a recent interview in Nigeria.
According to Ghana Web, Shatta Wale asserted on The Honest Bunch podcast that ‘Stonebwoy can’t look me in the face,’ a claim the award-winning musician quickly dismissed. Stonebwoy reminded his rival of their widely publicised embrace earlier this year, writing in a post on X on July 27, 2026, ‘The last time you saw me, you hugged me like an obsessed woman. Aren’t you tired of lying?’
Stonebwoy’s response referenced the pair’s unexpected hug during the Black Stars’ 2026 FIFA World Cup fundraising dinner in March. The moment came after President John Dramani Mahama appealed to the two artistes to embrace each other on stage, with broadcaster Berla Mundi relaying the President’s request to the audience. The hug drew loud cheers and sparked speculation that the years-long rivalry had finally come to an end.
However, any hopes of reconciliation quickly faded. Days after the event, Stonebwoy insisted that the public embrace did not signal an end to their differences, stating that one hug could not erase years of personal attacks and disrespect.
The latest exchange follows comments by Shatta Wale in which he claimed Stonebwoy was once his prot©g© and said the BHIM Nation president could not face him because ‘my spirit is too big for him.’