Ghana’s dancehall Godmother, Shegah on Friday night
stormed the newly opened pub of ‘Shata Michy’ to back her
entrepreneurial spirit after critics lampooned her on social media.
Michy,
Shata Wale’s ‘Big Booty Girl’ is the owner of Diamond Pub, an upstart
enterprise in Ghana’s plush East Legon neighbourhood. Due to permit
issues for the location, the structure cannot be permanent hence its
main frame is a container. However Diamond pub has been done up nicely
with lights and a well-stocked bar that will be the envy of many good
pubs in the capital. The general ambience is great and it’s popping
every night since its opening with activity.
However,
critics of Ghana’s dance hall king Shata Wale have laid into him for
‘bragging’ about his wealth and his wife’s new pub only to find out that
it is ‘ a container store.’ This kicked up a storm on social media
especially on the Facebook pages of the Shata Movement family.
Shata Wale himself waded in and called the bluff of every one who dared insult his ‘girl’.
Shegah,
the Queen Pin of Ghana dancehall however was disappointed with the
attitude of fans and rather chose to encourage Sahta Michy by playing up
the sister argument.
She wrote on her Facebook Page;
“When
a woman is able to do what most men can’t do, she needs to be
appreciated. Yes she has started a good thing. We have to support her in
every way we can. “Go Girl and Big It Up. I love the set up bad bad. In
fact this Friday , I dey storm the place with my girls. Drinks and
everything on me,” Shega said much to the delight of Shata Wale and
Shata Michy and their multitude of social media followers.
So
on Friday night, Shegah kept her promise. She Stormed the Diamond Pub
with her girls and it was near pandemonium as they tried to redefine
fun.
Shata
Michy was very appreciative of the support and thanked Shegah, the
Godmother of Ghana Dancehall for siding with her as her sister. A few
pictures below.
Dancehall Godmother refuses to be drawn into Dancehall Debate
Dancehall
artiste Shegah says she will not be drawn into rating who the ‘Queen of
Ghana Dancehall Music’ is. The Godmother, credited with introducing the
genre to female musicians in Ghana rightfully says "since I am the
Godmother, I am indeed the one who should be able to determine who the
Dancehall Queen of Ghana is. But I will not because I have not seen
enough to crown anybody," She told Joy FM's Lexis Bill on the Drive Time
Show on Friday.
"All
the ladies in Dancehall are contributing to the development of the art
form. To be a queen is not just the music because somebody may have
even written the song. If you want a queen, let’s give all the ladies
mics. Let's put them on stage and let's ask them to battle. The
‘Queen’ will then emerge. "
Female
artistes Kaakie, Miss Vee and recent entrant Ebony are all regarded as
Dancehall artistes. The newbies who are making great music have sparked
an argument among their fans as to who is the best.
However,
Shegah who has re-branded from Shegeh Styla of now defunct popular
female group Triple M says the ‘Dancehall Queen’ argument among the
presumed contestants may even be flawed.
"Some
of the female artists have publicly come out to say they are not even
dancehall artistes. You may sound like a dancehall artiste because you
use a certain rhythm but that does not make you a dancehall artiste.
Dancehall is a different ball game altogether. The chant, the dance,
the stage rock the vibe and many other things make up dancehall. To be
Queen is to master all these aspects and I have not seen anyone in that
light.
Shegah
is set to hit the charts again after a long period of inactivity on the
music scene. Her rumoured one million dollar deal with Magic Records,
a division of Magic Media seems to have re-energised the artist and
given her a new perspective of her dreams.
"I
must really thank Magic Records. They have brought me back. This is
where I always wanted to be. I have a great management team behind me
and I honestly believe the Chairman of the Group will change the way
musicians are handled and promoted in Ghana. He is a bit media shy so I
cannot name him now.”
"I
already have Big it Up, a positive chant on life on heavy rotation and I
am about to drop a banger with two of the biggest dancehall artistes in
West Africa. The song is done and it's going rock the clubs I believe. I
am truly grateful. " Shegah said.
Shegah,
formerly known as Shegeh Styla was the leader of the first all-female
Hip Life group Triple M which churned out hit songs like Girls Girls and
Koti.
Shegah
says even though she is ready to embrace her new world of opportunity
her past with Triple M fills her with nostalgia and will carry the
memories with her.
"it
was so much fun with the girls. I have very good memories of Triple M.
No matter how far I go, Triple M will always be in my heart” Shegah
concluded.
Shegah ready for Jamaica collabos
Ghana
Dancehall ‘Godmother’ is set to take her talent to the ends of the
world by famously collaborating with the hottest Jamaican acts of today.
A list of names are being considered by Magic Records, the label
managing Shegah.
Some
big names like the current Jamaican Dancehall Queen Spice and
inspirational crooner Duane Stephenson have been mentioned in
conversations but Shegah says she will keep her cards close to her
chest.
“I
am about to do a record with a global icon from Jamaica but I cannot
disclose any names now. It is part of the surprise in store for our
joint fans. Taking the music to the world is my dream. Being on stage
with international artistes and doing music together is a highly
enriching experience. You learn by observing, and taking advantage of
the space and opportunities that come your way. ”
Shegah
is scheduled to release a new single featuring Ghana dancehall legend
Samini and upshot star Epixode. The track labelled “another brainy
classic” by Samini because it was produced by Brainy Beatz is set to
raise standards of dancehall in the country.
“I
know people would find my work with Samini and Epixode to be real hard
core dancehall. The lingua, the beats and the attitude. We wanted to
produce something that can be played anywhere and people would still jam
to it as a pure dancehall tune. I am grateful that I could work with
the two gentlemen. Working with Samini, my long term friend was so
inspiring. Epixode was equally sweet. It would be released by the end of
April. I am looking forward to how it will be accepted,” said Shegah.
The former lead of female group Triple M is set to get very busy in the coming months because of work.
EmoticonEmoticon