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Claim: A Facebook page, Music Base Africa, claimed that Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, popularly known as Shatta Wale, said he wants to leave Ghana and become a Nigerian citizen because he is tired of Ghana.
Verdict: True. A Shatta Wale video sighted by DUBAWA confirms the statement.
Full Text
A Facebook page called Music Base Africa posted that Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale is asking Nigerians to give him citizenship as soon as possible because he is fed up with Ghana.
The post quickly went viral, causing a lot of reactions from fans and the public in Ghana. Many people were surprised and disappointed, while others said they were not shocked because Shatta Wale is known for making controversial statements.
The post reads:
“Nigerians, please, I want citizenship in your country. I want to sell everything I have here in Ghana and relocate to Nigeria because I think Ghanaians don’t deserve me. Ghana is like a “to!let” to me, now. I want to buy properties in Nigeria and move there,” — Ghanaian singer Shatta Wale reveals!
This statement sparked debates online. Some people asked whether Shatta Wale was joking or being serious. Others were angry about his use of words like “to!let” to describe Ghana.
According to Nigerian law, for a foreigner like Shatta Wale to officially become a Nigerian citizen, they would need to live in the country for 15 years without leaving. However, Shatta Wale’s message sounded like he was asking Nigerians to make the process easier and quicker out of his frustration.
Verification
DUBAWA investigated the claim to determine whether it was true. During the investigation, we found a Shatta Wale video confirming the statement.
In the video, Shatta Wale expresses his anger with Ghanaians and explains why he thinks Nigeria is a better place for him. He says Nigerians support their musicians more, and that Ghanaians don’t appreciate his work.
Because of this, he said he wants to sell all his belongings in Ghana, buy houses in Nigeria, and start a new life there.
The sentiments shared by Shatta Wale found expression in many online platforms as can be seen here, here and here.
Conclusion
Music Base Africa’s claim that Shatta Wale is begging Nigerians to grant him citizenship because he is tired of Ghana is accurate. This was confirmed by a video from Shatta Wale, in which he said he wants to relocate to Nigeria because he no longer feels appreciated in Ghana.
