Fancy Gadam Invests GHC80,000 in Flights Alone to Bring Shatta Wale to Tamale for Mega Concert
Award-winning Tamale-based musician, Fancy Gadam has revealed the massive financial commitment behind his highly anticipated upcoming concert featuring Ghanaian dancehall heavyweight Shatta Wale. In a recent interview, the “Total Cheat” hitmaker disclosed that flying Shatta Wale and his entourage of 18 people to Tamale will cost him GHC80,000 just for flight tickets.
“This doesn’t include hotel accommodations or food,” he clarified, emphasizing the scale of logistics required to host such a major event. His comments serve as a reminder to fans and the general public of the immense professionalism and financial resources that go into organizing top-tier concerts in the region.
Fancy Gadam took the opportunity to call for greater respect and support from the Northern music community. “It’s high time Northerners respect me and my team,” he stated boldly. “No Northern artist has ever gone to this level to ensure quality and standard for a concert.”
Known for his electrifying performances and loyal fan base, Fancy Gadam has consistently pushed boundaries to bring Northern music to national prominence. His decision to partner with Shatta Wale — one of Ghana’s most influential music icons — is seen as a strategic move to solidify Tamale’s place on the national entertainment map.
The upcoming concert is expected to be one of the biggest entertainment events in Tamale this year, drawing fans from across the Northern Region and beyond. With such a significant financial and logistical investment, expectations for the show are sky-high.
On social media, fans have been quick to praise Fancy Gadam’s determination and ambition. Many applauded him for not just dreaming big, but also taking bold steps to turn those dreams into reality. “This is how you build an industry,” one fan wrote. “Fancy Gadam is putting the North on the map.”
As preparations intensify, the Tamale music scene is buzzing with anticipation. The concert not only promises a thrilling performance from two of Ghana’s biggest stars but also marks a turning point in the evolution of Northern Ghana’s entertainment industry.
One thing is certain: Fancy Gadam is setting a new standard and the North is ready.