Is not a shame: Shatta Wale Defends Stonebwoy Over Wembley Curtains Controversy

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has waded into the discussion surrounding Stonebwoy’s recent BHIM Fest concert at the OVO Arena Wembley in the United Kingdom.

Stonebwoy held the much-publicised show at the 12,500-capacity venue, drawing a large crowd.

The concert, however, became a subject of online discussion after videos emerged showing curtains covering some sections of the arena.

Some social media users suggested that the curtains were used to conceal unoccupied sections of the venue, sparking debate over the actual attendance and the concert’s success.

But Shatta Wale does not believe the arrangement should be seen as a problem.

Speaking during a live TikTok session on August 18, 2026, the dancehall artiste said he saw nothing wrong with Stonebwoy covering portions of the venue if that was the decision made by his team.

According to him, reducing the usable space in a large arena can be a deliberate event-planning decision and should not automatically be interpreted as a sign of failure.

“It’s not a shame at all. Maybe you want to use the venue to create a profile for yourself. Do you understand me?” Shatta Wale said.

He explained that an artiste could even book a major venue such as the O2 Arena and strategically limit the area being used depending on the expected turnout.

Shatta Wale argued that what matters is how the artiste understands the size of their audience and plans the event accordingly.

He therefore dismissed suggestions that Stonebwoy had done something wrong by having portions of the Wembley arena covered.

“It’s not that Stonebwoy has done anything wrong. He understood his size and arranged the venue in a way that suited him, and that’s exactly what he has done,” he stated.

The comments come despite the long-standing rivalry between the two Ghanaian dancehall stars, making Shatta Wale’s defence of Stonebwoy particularly notable.

Stonebwoy’s Wembley performance has also been viewed as a significant achievement for Ghanaian music, given the international profile of the venue and the scale of the concert.

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