Ghanaian reggae artiste and radio host, Blakk Rasta, has alleged that no artiste acquired cost for performing at the birthday celebration of wealthy businessman Richard Nii-Armah Quaye.
In a video posted on GHPage TV’s Instagram on 11 April 2025, Blakk Rasta claimed that Richard Nii-Armah Quaye personally informed him that the likes of Diamond Platnumz, Davido, and Stonebwoy didn’t cost for his or her performances in the course of the lavish occasion.
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He didn’t pay a single musician who carried out on the RNAQ celebration. Richard Nii-Armah Quaye, Ghana’s latest billionaire, instructed me that he and Diamond Platnumz have been shut pals for over 5 years. So, when it got here time for the celebration, Diamond solely requested to be flown in through personal jet, Blakk Rasta revealed
He added that the identical association utilized to Nigerian famous person Davido and Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy, each of whom carried out with out discussing cash.
He stated Davido and Stonebwoy additionally didn’t point out cost. It was purely primarily based on friendship and mutual respect, he continued.
Blakk Rasta additional commented on the absence of dancehall artist Shatta Wale on the occasion. In response to him, data he acquired instructed that Shatta Wale had demanded a efficiency price, which could have led to his exclusion from the lineup.
Might that be why Shatta Wale wasn’t a part of the occasion? From what I’ve gathered, he inquired about his price earlier than agreeing to carry out, Blakk Rasta said.
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The birthday celebration, which featured high-profile performances, has stirred dialog about trade friendships, monetary expectations, and the character of artiste-brand relationships in Ghana’s leisure house.