Dancehall sensation Shatta Wale has filed a GHS 100 million defamation lawsuit against media personality and social commentator Blakk Rasta over a viral video that allegedly tarnished his reputation.
The lawsuit, filed on January 8, 2026, at the Robert Smith Law Group, targets a video titled “SHATTA WALE, SELF-CONFESSED KING OF FRAUD”, which Blakk Rasta posted on his Blakk Empire Media social media pages on December 15, 2025.
According to the statement of claim, the video contains a series of allegations portraying Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah, as a fraudster who knowingly associates with criminals and allows stolen funds to pass through his bank accounts. One quote cited in court reads:
“He knows all the fraud boys in Ghana and outside Ghana. The Hausas have a saying that I like, ‘Aboki barawu shima barawu ne’, the friend of a thief is also a thief.”
Shatta Wale’s legal team insists the claims are false, malicious, and intended to scandalize and ridicule the award-winning musician. The writ further highlights that the video went viral within 24 hours, amassing over 150,000 views on Facebook and 27,000 on YouTube, intensifying the alleged damage to his reputation.
In a press statement released on Monday, January 19, 2026, Shatta Wale’s management confirmed the legal action, emphasizing that the decision was not taken lightly. The statement read:
“Shatta Wale has over the years demonstrated respect for freedom of expression and the role of the media in public discourse. However, freedom of speech carries with it a responsibility to ensure accuracy, fairness, and professionalism, particularly when commentary concerns the character and integrity of individuals.”
The press release further explained that the lawsuit is intended to protect Shatta Wale’s personal and professional reputation and to reaffirm the importance of responsible broadcasting in Ghana. It also assured fans and business partners that the artiste remains focused on his music and ongoing projects, while allowing due process to take its course in the courts.
The lawsuit seeks several remedies from the High Court, including a declaration that the statements are defamatory, an order for Blakk Rasta to delete the video, an injunction preventing further similar publications, and a mandated full-page apology in Daily Graphic, Ghanaian Times, and Graphic ShowBiz.
Shatta Wale’s lawyers argue that the comments have caused significant distress not only to the artist but also to his family, fan base, and business associates, bringing him into “ill repute and ridicule” in society.
Meanwhile, Blakk Rasta, a former musician turned outspoken broadcaster, is yet to issue a public response. The case will now proceed through the court system, where the next steps will be determined.
