Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale has responded to veteran musician Slim Buster after the latter questioned his musical talent and suggested that his prominence in the industry has more to do with his outspoken nature than superior ability.

In a message shared on Facebook, Shatta Wale urged the veteran musician to avoid online confrontations, insisting that he has no reason to disrespect or engage in a feud with him.

The exchange emerged in October 2026 after comments attributed to Slim Buster in media interviews triggered discussions about talent, fame and influence in Ghana’s music industry.

Slim Buster reportedly argued that Shatta Wale’s visibility and relevance stem largely from his willingness to speak out and engage publicly, rather than an advantage in musical talent over himself and fellow dancehall stars Samini and Stonebwoy.

The veteran musician also made claims about his financial standing, suggesting that he has more money than his younger counterparts. In a lighter remark, he reportedly declared himself the most handsome among his peers.

Shatta Wale, however, appeared keen to prevent the exchange from escalating into a full-blown public dispute, addressing Slim Buster with a message that combined respect with a call for restraint.

“Slim Buster, please, you know very well that I would never disrespect you,” he wrote.

“In fact, I am quite shocked at how you are allowing certain things happening on the internet to get to you.”

The On God hitmaker suggested that information or comments from other people might have influenced the veteran musician’s decision to engage in online arguments with fans.

“Whatever anyone may have told you might have triggered your decision to engage in these online battles with the fans. But I want you to understand one thing from today: I will never come at you with disrespect or hostility,” Shatta Wale posted on his Facebook Timeline

He further appealed to Slim Buster not to regard him as the source of the controversy, arguing that social media discussions should not create unnecessary divisions between musicians.

“Instead, I would sincerely plead with you to stop treating me as though I started this whole situation. I have no reason to fight you, and I believe we should know better than to allow social media narratives to create unnecessary misunderstandings between us,” he added.

Shatta Wale also defended his fans, saying they had not seen him attack Slim Buster and would therefore struggle to understand why the veteran musician appeared to be directing his grievances towards him.

He maintained that he had not initiated any disrespectful exchange against the older musician, while encouraging him to take a more measured approach to online criticism.

“With all due respect, please put an end to this and rather take some time to understand how the internet works and how best to handle it. The internet is not an easy place, and not every comment deserves a reaction,” he advised.

Concluding his message, Shatta Wale framed his intervention as friendly counsel rather than an attempt to generate publicity or attract attention online.

“I say this with nothing but respect for you. This is not for trends but a little advice from a younger brother to the senior,” he wrote.

The exchange has reopened conversations about how musicians establish and maintain relevance in Ghana’s competitive music industry, where artistic ability, public engagement, fan loyalty and social media visibility often shape discussions about success.

While Slim Buster’s reported comments centre on his assessment of talent and financial standing, Shatta Wale’s response focuses on respect between industry figures and the need to avoid allowing online commentary to fuel unnecessary rivalries.

Whether the exchange develops into a prolonged disagreement remains to be seen.

For now, Shatta Wale’s public message signals a preference for keeping the matter from escalating into a direct confrontation with the veteran musician.

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