Media personality Nana Romeo has taken issue with comments made by Kwaw Kese and Shatta Wale during their performances at the Gomoa Easter Festival, arguing that their remarks were inappropriate and potentially damaging.
The controversy stems from separate statements delivered on stage. Kwaw Kese, while performing, suggested that economic hardship and unemployment are pushing young people to “beat the system” to survive, a remark that many interpreted as indirectly excusing fraudulent behaviour and referencing Abu Trica in that context.
Shatta Wale also drew attention for comments linked to his recent encounter with the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO). He referred to his earlier arrest, stating that the agency was “lucky” not to have detained him further.
Reacting on his programme on OkayFM, Nana Romeo expressed disappointment in both artistes, insisting their words could have unintended consequences, especially for Abu Trica’s ongoing legal situation.
“This message is for Kwaw Kese and Shatta Wale in a very amicable manner, no issues attached. I decided not to speak about it, but I have to. The words that came out of your mouths were foul. Your words imply that the youth can get into fraudulent activities to make money because there are no jobs in the country. Your words are rather going to cause more harm to Abu Trica than good. I love you, but this statement is below the belt,” he said.
He further directed stronger criticism at Shatta Wale, arguing that the artiste missed an opportunity to guide young people positively.
“Shatta Wale actually insulted people. Shatta, I have genuine love for you, but this is not right. You had the opportunity to advise them, but chose not to. If you have the chance to address people and you have nothing to say, please shut up. A lot of the things the two of you said are not sensible,” he added.
Watch his statement below.
