Shatta Wale Made Me Enemies – Bullgod Says

Ghanaian music executive Lawrence Nana Asiama Hanson, popularly known as Bullgod, has revealed that his years of managing dancehall star Shatta Wale almost cost him many important relationships in the entertainment industry.

Speaking on JoyPrime’s Prime Time with George Quaye on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, Bullgod described Shatta Wale as one of the most difficult artistes he has ever worked with. According to him, the musician’s unpredictable attitude and constant disregard for agreements made management extremely challenging.

“He insulted my boss at Charterhouse and I was working with them at the time. That nearly cost me a lot. I got a lot of enemies just managing Shatta Wale,” Bullgod said.

He explained that the incident put him in a very uncomfortable position, as he had to choose between being loyal to his artiste and maintaining respect for his professional relationships. He admitted that such situations were quite common when working with the outspoken artiste. “Managing him felt like a test. I hope I passed,” he added with a laugh.

Bullgod went on to describe how Shatta Wale would sometimes agree to certain shows or interviews only to cancel them without notice.

“You can have an agreement with him, and the next morning he will refuse to go for the engagement,” he said.

Recalling one particular moment during the Ghana Music Awards, Bullgod said organisers had agreed that Shatta Wale would perform just one song. However, on the night of the event, things did not go as planned.

“There was an agreement during the meeting that he would perform only one song and he did something different,” he revealed.

Bullgod also shared how Shatta Wale’s unpredictable nature extended to his media appearances. The artiste would sometimes pick fights on one radio station and then continue the argument on another, creating unnecessary controversy.

“He went on Joy FM, had issues there, and before it could end, he continued on YFM,” Bullgod said, noting that such behaviour made his work even harder behind the scenes.

Despite all the drama, Bullgod insists that his time managing Shatta Wale was not a failure. He highlighted their many accomplishments, including Shatta’s return to the Ghana Music Awards after several years of absence.

“After he came back, we were able to get him nominated, and he won,” he proudly stated.

Bullgod acknowledged Shatta Wale’s talent and influence in the Ghanaian music scene.

“He is a good musician, no doubt. He understands the music, he knows how to connect with the streets, and he has built a strong following. Whether people like him or not, Shatta is the dancehall king of Ghana,” he said.

Reflecting on the experience, Bullgod said managing Shatta Wale helped him grow as a manager and taught him how to handle difficult situations in the entertainment business.

Also, the entertainment pundit once again declared his conviction that Shatta Wale remains the undisputed Dancehall king in Ghana. During his appearance on Joy Prime, BullGod, who previously managed Shatta Wale, was asked by a viewer to name who he regards as the true king of the genre.

According to him, while Stonebwoy is exceptionally talented, his style leans more towards Afro-dancehall rather than traditional dancehall.

Bullgod stated, “Shatta has always stayed loyal to the pure Dancehall sound. Stonebwoy also does brilliantly, but he himself identifies with Afro-dancehall. For the real Dancehall crown, you cannot take it away from Shatta. He has worn it and defended it for years. The evidence is there, and it cannot be denied.”

His comments come amidst renewed debate about the origins of Afro-dancehall and who should be credited with introducing the term.

Away from music, Bullgod also spoke about losing a significant amount of money in the Menzgold saga when the company was shut down. He criticised the government for how it handled the issue.

“There are customs you follow when shutting down a company. You must ensure everyone owed is paid before taking such action,” he said, adding that some people even lost their lives as a result.

As the conversation ended, Bullgod offered some advice to creatives, urging them not to view losing awards as failure.

“Not winning doesn’t mean someone has won over you. Sometimes, the most difficult experiences are the ones that teach you the most,” he concluded.