Shatta Wale has been accused of being the cause of the ‘failure’ of the industry
• Diverse views are being expressed over Nicol-Sey’s attack on Shatta Wale
• Nicol-Sey says Shatta Wale is to blame for the industry’s woes
• The video director is unimpressed with Shatta Wale’s behaviour
David Nicol-Sey’s description of Shatta Wale as “one big empty barrel” and “the main reason the Ghanaian music industry is failing” has engendered controversy as it has been met with varied reactions.
The award-winning music video director credited for Sarkodie’s ‘Overdose’ and Pappy Kojo’s ‘Makoma’ videos, in a series of tweets, Monday, scolded the dancehall musician for the display of double standards, stressing that the latter’s unmeasured remarks and disposition leave much to be desired.
“Same artist will rant about how the industry is struggling but yet tarnish and insult everyone. This behaviour of his greatly discourages investor confidence and cripples the entire Ghana music industry,” Nicol-Sey stated.
Various social media platforms have been inundated with comments. Whereas some have contradicted Nicol-Sey and touted what they say are enviable achievements and contributions of Shatta Wale towards the industry, others concur with the music video director citing some controversial statements the dancehall musician has made as pieces of evidence to back their claim.
For others, Nicol-Sey is just craving attention knowing that a jab at Shatta Wale will make headlines.
Nicol-Sey has worked with many artistes including Sarkodie, Ric Hassani, Edem, Dee Moneey, Ice Prince, Reggie Rockstone, D-Black, R2bees, M.anifest, Samini, 4×4, VVIP, King Promise, Pappy Kojo and Akwaboah.
Below are some of the reactions
I’m not sure u a business man…
So keep talking.
People invest where there is hope of return.
How many top videos in GH have even 10 million or even 5 million Views in a year?
A country with no proper royalty system, which money should artist invest into their videos, ur money?— LionsonofGOD (@FiifiCA) September 6, 2021
Lol not all literates have sense ampa…if shatta wale isn’t adding anything to the Industty why not focus on someone else rather than saying he’s the one failing you ? He hold you say make u no shoot ur videos or something??
— Jäff???? (@abrabor5) September 7, 2021
Of all the artist, producers, engineers and promoters in the music industry, one man Shatta Wale is the reason why the industry is failing ????????. Shatta Wale is laaarrrgeee
— Jamerlo (@JamerlO_) September 6, 2021
If you believe that he’s the main reason why the music industry is not moving forward than @shattawalegh I salute U, U are really d king, big ups. U sit there n don’t plan n invest in your lane n blame shatta. The country itself is not moving forward.
— R.DIADO77 ⚽???????????? (@SoccAcess) September 7, 2021
Then he’s very important paaa. One person the downfall of the industry. ???? ???? ????
— Obeidallah (@kojo29) September 6, 2021
Shatta di33 that’s his trademark ???????????? Allooo videos sooor!! He had the nerves to downplay Fameye’s effort he put into his video with kidi????????♂️????????♂️????????♂️
— Clinton Kwabna Bhillz♓️???????????????? (@CcBhillz) September 6, 2021
Hard truth
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Oh wey you talk am raw like that????
— Mr. JuiCY (@juicypascal) September 6, 2021
I’m not a fun of the whole music scenery thingy.
I read your tweet and actually thought you were a somebody who’s actually done something worth noting before building up this audacity to insult shatta wale, and you are just a nobody just desperately looking for attention.— the 5th dimension (@99entropy) September 6, 2021
U are the empty barrel I have to fill some common sense with. A human being who lacks vision will post this????. Ask patapaa what it takes to be like shatawale.
— DKG (@DKGATONCE) September 6, 2021