Shatta Wale Secures Gold Board Support for 'Shatta Fest' as Management Sets Conditions for Adane Best Collaboration

In a week of significant developments for Ghanaian dancehall icon Shatta Wale, the artist has secured institutional backing from the Ghana Gold Board for his upcoming festival while his management issued a strategic advisory to veteran musician Adane Best. These events highlight Shatta Wale’s dual focus on institutionalizing his brand through the 'Shatta Fest' platform and maintaining high technical standards for cross-generational collaborations in an increasingly digital music landscape.

On July 9, 2026, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of the Ghana Gold Board, Sammy Gyamfi, officially expressed the board's commitment to supporting the creative arts sector. During a courtesy call from Shatta Wale and fellow musician Medikal, Gyamfi lauded the duo for their immense contributions to Ghana’s entertainment industry. This partnership aims to leverage the popularity of Shatta Fest, an annual music festival, as a platform to promote national growth and provide a boost to the local creative economy. The CEO reaffirmed the government’s intent to collaborate more closely with artists to ensure the industry remains a viable pillar of the economy.

Amidst these corporate successes, Shatta Wale’s Media and Public Relations Manager, Sammy Flex, addressed recent calls for a musical collaboration between the dancehall star and highlife veteran Adane Best. Speaking on Hitz FM, Flex urged Adane Best to rethink his approach if he intends to work with the 'Shatta Movement' leader. Flex emphasized that the music industry has undergone a radical transformation, necessitating a deep integration of modern technology. He noted that for such a collaboration to be successful and relevant in today’s market, veteran artists must be willing to adopt contemporary methods of recording, production, and digital promotion.

These developments underscore the evolving nature of the Ghanaian music scene, where traditional mastery must now blend with technological innovation and corporate sponsorship. While the Gold Board’s endorsement provides a significant financial and reputational boost to Shatta Wale’s public events, the advisory from Sammy Flex serves as a reminder of the rigorous professional standards required to thrive in the digital era. As Shatta Fest approaches, the industry will be watching to see how these institutional ties and potential veteran collaborations shape the future of Ghanaian entertainment.