By Jennifer Yart-Donkor
The public relations manager of dancehall artiste Shatta Wale and head of communications for the Shatta Movement, Sammy Flex, has stated “there is a clear difference between criticism and defamation,” amid ongoing legal action against reggae musician and media personality Black Rasta.
Shatta Wale, on January 19, 2026, filed a lawsuit against Black Rasta over a viral video that allegedly contained false and misleading statements about the artist. According to documents obtained from Shatta Wale’s legal team, the musician is seeking GH₵100 million in damages for defamation.
In the video, Black Rasta reportedly used derogatory descriptions and accused Shatta Wale of having associations with fraudulent activities in Ghana. Shatta Wale’s team maintains that the allegations are unfounded and have caused serious damage to his reputation.
Speaking in an interview, Sammy Flex emphasised that while public figures are subject to scrutiny and criticism, there are legal limits when commentary crosses into defamation.
He further noted what he described as a double standard, where negative comments about Shatta Wale are often tolerated, but responses from the artiste or his team are labelled as disrespectful.
He urged Ghanaians to promote fairness and responsible public discourse, stressing that such habits do not help the creative industry or national conversation.
The case is expected to proceed in court in the coming weeks.
