Shatta Wale has stated that he would rather transfer wealth to the women in his life while he is alive than leave instructions in a will for them to benefit after his death.
Speaking on The Bonah Show, the famous Ghanaian dancehall artiste explained that he believes a partner’s security should not depend on what happens after a person dies. Instead, he prefers to make sure the people close to him are financially empowered during the relationship.
He argued that many men spend years with their partners without helping them build assets or gain financial independence, a situation he believes reflects a lack of appreciation and respect.
“When you don’t respect your woman, that’s when you will be with a woman for years without giving her a property. I don’t believe in will; I believe in reality. As I’m with the woman, what am I doing for her? Is everything I’m doing for her in her name?” he said.
The musician also dismissed the notion that marriage should be the determining factor in whether a woman deserves financial support or ownership of property from her partner.
“I don’t want to be an old man and then decide to share my properties. We all don’t know when we will die, but some people may make the mistake of keeping their women like slaves. I’ve seen that a lot lately. People will get married, the woman won’t be happy, but they will still be in the marriage. I don’t want my woman to be in that kind of situation,” he stated.
Drawing from his own experiences, Shatta Wale said relationships have taught him the importance of ensuring women have something tangible in their own names rather than waiting for marriage before making such commitments.
“I’ve been in several relationships and I’ve studied the ups and downs in them. I don’t see marriage as if we have to get married before she gets entitled to something. I believe that as we’re together, she should be able to have her own assets,” he added.
The award-winning artiste revealed that he has invested heavily in the welfare of the two mothers of his children, purchasing houses and vehicles for them and ensuring the assets are legally registered in their names.
Referring to his former partner, Shatta Michy, he said his support for her over the years is well documented, including a substantial contribution toward a housing project and the purchase of a vehicle.
“I have two baby mothers in Ghana and I’ve been able to sort them out. Shatta Michy can’t sit somewhere and say I’ve not given her $65,000 to buy a house. I saw that they were building and I asked them to complete it. I’ve bought her a car,” he noted.
He went on to disclose that his first baby mama currently owns two cars and is also benefiting from another housing project he is developing for her.
“My first baby mother has two cars. Recently, I’ve been trying to build another house for her to go and stay in. It’s her house; everything is in her name. She’s not even a wife; she’s a baby mama,” he said.
According to Shatta Wale, once he acquires a property for the mothers of his children, ownership rests entirely with them. He stressed that they have complete control over those assets and can manage or dispose of them as they choose.
“Every property I bought for them was registered in their names, so it’s theirs. They can sell them or do whatever they want to do with the properties,” the Shatta Movement leader further stated.
