Bullgod Pushes for Shatta Wale to Settle GH₵100,000 Legal Fees Despite Public Apology
Artiste manager and entertainment pundit, Bullgod has revealed that his legal team is actively pursuing the payment of GH₵100,000 in legal fees from dancehall artiste Shatta Wale, following a public defamation case that stemmed from comments made in 2022.
In November 2022, Shatta Wale publicly accused Bullgod of being involved in the murder of Fennec Okyere the late manager of rapper Kwaw Kese. The allegations caused significant uproar in the entertainment industry prompting Bullgod’s legal team to file a defamation lawsuit at the Accra High Court. The suit sought a declaration that Shatta Wale’s claims were defamatory and malicious.
Though the original defamation claim stood at GH₵1 million, Bullgod opted for an out-of-court settlement after several industry figures intervened. As part of the agreement, Shatta Wale was expected to issue a formal apology and pay Bullgod’s legal fees, which amounted to GH₵100,000.
Three years after the lawsuit Shatta Wale finally issued an official public apology on April 30, 2025, acknowledging his former manager and expressing remorse for his earlier statements. While the apology was welcomed, Bullgod emphasized in an interview on JoyNews on May 2, 2025, that the financial obligations agreed upon have not yet been fulfilled.
The original suit was a million Ghana cedis, Bullgod stated. When Shatta’s legal team came to say they wanted to settle this out of court, I said I was looking for an apology and settlement of legal fees.
He explained that it would be unfair to bear the cost of defending his reputation after being defamed. You will not defame me for me to go and pay my own legal fees, he emphasized. If I am taking it out of court, at least the decent thing to do is to pay the legal fees.
When asked whether Shatta Wale had fulfilled that part of the settlement, Bullgod responded, “My legal team is working that out. The legal team is on it and I’m sure they will sort that out.
The issue has reignited debate within the Ghanaian entertainment industry with opinions divided over whether Shatta Wale’s public apology alone is sufficient, or if fulfilling the legal fee obligation is a necessary part of reconciliation and accountability.
Some industry insiders argue that paying the agreed GH₵100,000 is essential to show sincerity, while others believe the apology should close the chapter, especially considering their shared history in Ghana’s music scene.
Conclusion
While the public apology may mark a turning point in their strained relationship, Bullgod’s firm stance on the payment of legal fees serves as a reminder that defamation cases even in entertainment carry both emotional and financial consequences. Whether Shatta Wale settles the GH₵100,000 remains to be seen, but the case is a clear example of the importance of responsibility in public discourse.