Shatta Wale to Trump: "Don’t Accept Ghanaians" - Here’s Why He Said It

Ghanaian superstar Shatta Wale sparks controversy after telling Donald Trump not to accept Ghanaians into the U.S. His message? Stop running start building Africa. The internet is on fire with reactions.

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Jun 27, 2025 - 13:42 Updated: Jun 27, 2025 - 13:42
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Shatta Wale to Trump: "Don’t Accept Ghanaians" - Here’s Why He Said It
Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale

The U.S. President Donald Trump, Ghanaian dancehall star Shatta Wale urged him not to make it easier for Ghanaians to enter the U.S. sparking heated discussions across West Africa and beyond.

Shatta Wale isn’t just a musician he’s a social provocateur. By warning Trump against lifting immigration barriers for Ghanaians, he’s flipping the script: warning home audiences about the "America dream" myth, while stirring a mix of pride and controversy among his fans.

The Message to Trump

In a public statement that surfaced on social media, Shatta Wale explicitly told Trump:

“Don't accept Ghanaians!”

He framed the message as a call for Ghanaians to face their own country’s challenges first instead of seeking easy escape abroad.

Reaction on X (Twitter)

Reddit users dissected the post with sharp commentary:

“They see black people as barely human… would go back to enslaving us in a heartbeat.”

 
Another added:

“Trump was worst president in usa history… the lights are off [in Ghana], how is this not a shit hole?”

African diaspora debates flared revealing deep ambivalence about emigration vs national loyalty.

Shatta Wale’s message taps into a larger "brain drain" debate across Africa. Many Africans, especially youth, view the U.S. as the ultimate escape route for better opportunities but celebrities like Shatta Wale are now redirecting the narrative:
Stay back. Build here. Face your home.

When a star of Shatta’s magnitude tells Africa to stay put, it’s more than hype it’s a cultural turning point. Could this spark renewed pride in domestic development? Or will it provoke backlash from those still chasing greener pastures?

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