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Stonebwoy Is Not My Rival — Shatta Wale Reveals They Live Minutes Apart
Shatta Wale has dismissed the long-standing perception that he and Stonebwoy are sworn rivals, saying the relationship between the two dancehall stars is far less hostile than the public often assumes.
The “On God” hitmaker clarified during a recent TikTok Live session, where he challenged the idea that he and Stonebwoy cannot stand each other.
According to Shatta Wale, the two musicians now live in the same area, just about two minutes apart, making the constant description of Stonebwoy as his enemy difficult to understand.
“If Stonebwoy were my enemy, I wouldn’t live in the same area with him,” Shatta Wale said.
He explained that Stonebwoy no longer lives in Ashaiman, while he himself has also moved away from the ghetto. Despite their different backgrounds and the years of rivalry associated with their names, they have ended up living close to each other.
Shatta Wale disclosed that he regularly passes in front of Stonebwoy’s house whenever he is going out.
He questioned why people continue to portray the two as enemies when they are able to live within such proximity without the kind of confrontation that would normally be expected between people involved in a genuine feud.
The dancehall artiste also accused sections of the media and entertainment industry of contributing to the perception that there is serious animosity between him and Stonebwoy.
He argued that constant coverage of their supposed rivalry has influenced fans to believe there is a deep personal conflict between the two.
“The media has brainwashed you too much,” Shatta Wale said, suggesting that the public has been exposed to one-sided narratives about the relationship between the two artistes.
He further pointed to their difficult backgrounds, recalling that Stonebwoy once lived in Ashaiman while he grew up in Lartebiokorshie Zongo.
Shatta Wale said both artistes have experienced hardship on their respective journeys and worked their way into prominent positions within Ghana’s music industry.
He therefore urged fans to look beyond the rivalry narrative and recognise the progress both musicians have made.
While Shatta Wale admitted that he enjoys teasing Stonebwoy from time to time, he cautioned supporters against turning such exchanges into serious personal disputes.
“I just like teasing, but nobody should go personal,” he said, calling for actions and conversations that would contribute to a healthier music industry.
He also stressed that if the two were genuinely enemies, they would not be comfortable living just minutes away from each other or repeatedly crossing paths.
“If we were rivals, then we can’t live two minutes away from each other,” he added.