Kwame Asare Obeng, widely known as A Plus and MP for Gomoa Central, has weighed in on the enduring tension between dancehall heavyweights Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy, making it clear he does not want the rivalry to fade out.
During a conversation with Elsie Lamar on GhanaWeb TV, which aired on April 28, 2026, the politician framed the back-and-forth as something that serves a purpose in the entertainment ecosystem rather than something that needs fixing.
“Yes, I think Shatta Wale’s feud with Stonebwoy should continue. Both of them are my friends, and I see value in everything,” he said.
To him, rivalry is a natural part of any competitive space. He pointed to football’s fiercest matchups to illustrate why not every clash needs a peaceful resolution.
“Why should Kotoko and Hearts wake up one day and become friends? That’s life,” he stated.
A Plus argued that what plays out between the two artistes is largely strategic, rooted in brand positioning and audience loyalty rather than genuine hostility.
“They’re not real-life enemies. It’s the business that they’re doing. Shatta Wale has his fanbase, and Stonebwoy also has his, so that’s how they make money. Why do we want to end the feud?” he explained.
He pushed the analogy further with a story about a legal battle that became a lifeline for a family, suggesting some conflicts exist because they keep certain systems running.
“It’s like a lawyer whose son went to end a 20-year-old case. The case has been going on for twenty years, and this guy went to finish the case,” he shared.
“He thought his father was going to say he had done, but he reacted otherwise. The father told him that he used the case to pay his school fees and made his life comfortable, so he decided to end it. Then he said they would have to go for a review.”
In his view, fans often take these industry rivalries more seriously than they should.
“I think all this is show business, so they’re not enemies. When I see people trying to get involved in the fight, I always say it’s not that deep,” A Plus further stated.
