Controversial critic Bongo Ideas has sparked a fresh debate online with his review of Shatta Wale’s performance at a show honoring incarcerated Jamaican dancehall icon, Vybz Kartel. According to Bongo Ideas, the Ghanaian dancehall star delivered an underwhelming performance, rating it a mere 3/10.
In his critique, Bongo highlighted several factors he believed contributed to the lackluster performance. He claimed that Shatta Wale appeared nervous on stage, with a shaky voice that undermined his delivery. Songs like “On God” and “Already” were described as poor choices for the Jamaican audience, with Bongo suggesting that a classic like “Shatta City” would have been a better fit.
The critic also noted Shatta’s outfit as unsuitable for a Caribbean show and criticized the crowded stage presence of Vybz Kartel’s crew, which he said overshadowed the Ghanaian star. According to Bongo, Shatta Wale should have opened his performance with hardcore Patois lines to connect better with the Jamaican crowd instead of assuming his fame was universal.
Bongo further compared Shatta Wale’s stage craft unfavorably to Stonebwoy’s, claiming the latter has a more polished global appeal. He concluded his review by stating that the performance was disappointing and didn’t justify the cost of Shatta’s trip to Jamaica.
The review has divided opinions, with Shatta Wale’s loyal fans defending his performance while others believe there’s room for improvement. Regardless of the critiques, Shatta Wale’s presence at a Vybz Kartel event remains a testament to his growing influence on the global dancehall stage.
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#ShattawaleLivelnJamaica performance review
– Man was nervous on stage, his voice shook
– “On God” & “Already” were bad choices; “Shatta City” was the ideal
– Shatta lacked the energy to move the Jamaican crowd, performance 3/10
– Poor outfit for a Caribbean show
– Vybz… pic.twitter.com/rxYPPYOdco
— Albert Nat Hyde ™ (@1BongoIdeas) January 1, 2025
