Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has declared that he can fill London’s The O2 Arena on his own, with or without the support of other artistes.
Speaking on Ekosiisen on Asempa FM on Wednesday, the musician said his brand is strong enough to attract a large UK audience, provided the right structure and investment are in place.
“Shatta’s brand is so big. That’s why sometimes I do things and people question how I do them. I have a team I work with, and anything I want to achieve, I can achieve it. Sometimes it’s about the structure, how I want it arranged and the look of it,” he said.
He noted that he already has a significant fanbase in the UK and believes filling the arena would not be difficult with the backing of investors. “I have a huge fanbase in the UK, and if I get the right investors, I can do this. What the Nigerians are doing is no strange thing,” he added.
Shatta Wale emphasised that large-scale concerts require strong organisation and support. Citing rapper Sarkodie, he explained that successful international shows are often built on the work of a solid team and investment.
“Sarkodie’s show at Royal Albert Hall had people working behind it. The O2 he wants to fill, I’m sure there are people behind it and they will still look for support,” he said.
He also stressed that these efforts should not be viewed as a competition but as a long-standing ambition for Ghanaian artistes to stage major global concerts. “For me to say I will support Sarkodie, I should also be part of the investors. I can do it alone, but with investors it becomes bigger,” he concluded.
