Shatta Wale Sues Blakk Rasta: GH¢100 Million Defamation Lawsuit Filed

Renowned dancehall Ghanaian musician, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, had sued social commentator Abubakar Ahmed, also known as Blakk Rasta, for alleged defamation. The suit, filed on January 15, 2026 follows a video publication by Blakk Rasta on December 15, 2025, titled “Shatta Wale, Self-Confessed King of Fraud.” In his statement of claim, Shatta Wale contends that statements made in the video were false, malicious and calculated to damage his reputation as a public figure and award-winning musician. According to Shatta Wale, Blakk Rasta made comments in the video which portrayed him as dishonest, morally reprehensible and involved in fraudulent activities. He is therefore arguing that the statements suggest he was a fraudster, associated with persons alleged to be involved in fraud, and that he permitted proceeds of crime to pass through his bank accounts. He maintained that the publications exposed him to public ridicule, scandal and contempt, and caused anxiety among his family, fans, business partners and colleagues in the music industry. Reliefs Shatta Wale is therefore seeking a declaration that the statements made in the video were defamatory, an order directing Blakk Rasta to permanently remove the video and related content from all social media platforms, and an injunction restraining the defendant from making further defamatory publications. He is also asking the court to order a public retraction and an unqualified apology to be published on the defendant’s social media pages and in the Daily Graphic, Ghanaian Times and Graphic Showbiz newspapers. Additionally, the plaintiff is claiming damages of GH¢100 million and costs.