Ghanaian dancehall heavyweight Shatta Wale has officially retracted his 2022 allegations against his former manager, Bullgod, regarding the tragic death of Fennec Okyere, former manager of rapper Kwaw Kese. The public apology is part of a legal resolution from a defamation lawsuit filed at the Accra High Court.
Shatta Wale’s 2022 Accusation and the Legal Fallout
Back in November 2022, Shatta Wale—real name Charles Nii Armah Mensah—shocked the public by accusing Bullgod (born Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson) of having a hand in the 2014 murder of Fennec Okyere. The allegations, made via social media, prompted widespread outrage and led Bullgod to take legal action.
Bullgod’s legal team argued that the claims were not only defamatory but also highly prejudicial, especially as the murder case remained under investigation.
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Legal Demands: Compensation and Retraction
As part of the lawsuit, Bullgod requested a court declaration affirming the defamatory nature of the statements, financial compensation, and a formal public apology from Shatta Wale.
The legal proceedings ultimately led to a settlement requiring Shatta to publicly retract his statements and acknowledge the damage done.
Shatta Wale Issues Formal Apology and Retraction
In a letter dated April 30, 2025, Shatta Wale formally apologized to Bullgod and others affected by his 2022 comments.
“I also wish to apologise to Mr. Hanson (Bullgod) and all the persons whom my publications of the November 2, 2022, have caused pain, agony, anguish, shame, ridicule, or hatred,” the ‘Minamino Sin’ hitmaker wrote.
He added a full retraction of his previous claims:
“I wish to retract each of the statements in the said series of publications, as I did not mean to say that Mr. Hanson had a hand in the murder of Fennec Okyere.”
Shatta explained that the accusations were based on misconstrued conversations and that his interpretation of Bullgod’s words had since been proven inaccurate.
A Step Toward Resolution and Industry Healing
This public retraction marks a significant moment in Ghana’s entertainment industry, where disputes among major figures often unfold publicly. The resolution may help foster professional reconciliation and set an example for conflict resolution through legal and respectful means.
For context on the Fennec Okyere case, see this Joy News archive report.
With this formal apology, Shatta Wale appears to be turning a new leaf, acknowledging past missteps and choosing a path of accountability. Whether this will pave the way for future collaboration—or just closure—between the two remains to be seen.