Famend artiste supervisor Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, popularly generally known as Bullgod, has opened up concerning the influence of homicide allegations made towards him by dancehall musician Shatta Wale and the way they affected his model.
In an interview with Nana Romeo on Accra FM on 19 February 2025, Bullgod revealed that after initiating authorized proceedings towards Shatta Wale for defamation, the musician has but to fulfil the agreed phrases, together with paying his authorized charges.
He harassed that regardless of a personal apology from Shatta Wale, he nonetheless expects a public apology as a part of the settlement.
I sued him for GH¢1 million for defamation of character. For me, it wasn’t even concerning the cash; it was about setting issues proper. So, we reached a consent judgment the place he was presupposed to cowl my authorized charges and problem a public apology, however he hasn’t executed that. Now, the case has returned to court docket for the choose to direct him to conform, he acknowledged.
Reflecting on the impact of the allegations on his profession and psychological well-being, Bullgod admitted that whereas he misplaced enterprise alternatives, the expertise has contributed to his progress.
It haunted me for some years. It weighed on my thoughts, however I’ve since moved on. I see it as an indication from God. Generally, we don’t perceive God’s methods… however I’m sure that this case has performed a job in shaping the place I’m right now. Some individuals could hesitate to work with me due to it, whereas others may even see it otherwise. Both manner, it’s a win-win for me, he added.
In November 2022, Shatta Wale publicly accused Bullgod of being concerned within the homicide of Fennec Okyere, the late supervisor of Kwaw Kese.
Following this, Bullgod’s authorized group filed a defamation lawsuit on the Accra Excessive Courtroom, arguing that Shatta Wale’s statements weren’t solely damaging but in addition extremely inappropriate, provided that the case was nonetheless beneath investigation.
Searching for authorized redress, Bullgod requested a court docket declaration that Shatta Wale’s remarks had been defamatory and malicious.
By March 2023, there have been reviews that Bullgod’s authorized group was open to an out-of-court settlement.
Nevertheless, it has lately emerged that as a part of the settlement, Shatta Wale was anticipated to compensate Bullgod financially and problem a proper apology.
In line with Bullgod, neither of those commitments has been fulfilled.
