Wendy Shay Grateful to Teen Dancer as Viral Video Propels Too Late to Global Charts
Award-winning Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has publicly expressed her heartfelt gratitude to a teenage girl whose viral dance video has catapulted her latest single, Too Late, into the global spotlight.
In an interview with Hitz FM on Friday, April 11, 2025, Wendy Shay described the young girl as a blessing to her music career revealing that the viral clip has led to a significant boost in the song’s popularity both in Ghana and internationally.
She has really been a blessing. That video changed everything, Wendy Shay told Hitz FM.
The video, which has been making rounds on social media for the past few days features the young girl dancing energetically to Too Late, a song Wendy Shay released three months ago. While the clip sparked excitement among many of her fans it also triggered criticism from some social media users who raised concerns about the girl’s age and the nature of her dance moves. Others pointed fingers at the song’s lyrics, which they considered inappropriate for minors.
Despite the backlash, Wendy Shay remained unfazed and focused on the positive outcomes of the situation. According to her the attention brought by the viral video has significantly expanded her reach, allowing “Too Late” to gain traction in over 50 countries.
People can say whatever they want, but the fact is that video helped me. The song is now playing in over 50 countries, she said. I realised that the song she was dancing to is Too Late which I released three months ago. And the video caught my attention and has shed light and brought so much attention to my song.
She went on to say that although criticism is part of being in the spotlight, the overall impact of the video has been incredibly rewarding.
Right now it is charting in over 50 countries, which is mind-blowing. I was overwhelmed. I am so grateful to God and the little girl. She is a blessing to me, Wendy Shay added.
The singer’s remarks have sparked new conversations about the power of social media in shaping music careers and the often-unpredictable nature of virality. While the criticism continues, many fans have rallied behind Wendy Shay, praising her for acknowledging the girl’s role in her song’s success and for turning controversy into a career milestone.
Wendy Shay’s Too Late continues to enjoy heavy rotation on streaming platforms and radio stations worldwide, making it one of her most successful singles in recent times.