In a recent interview with NY DJ on BTM Afrika, Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale discussed the ongoing lawsuit filed against him by his former manager, Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson, also known as Bullgod. Shatta Wale explained that the lawsuit stems from a defamation case they had almost a year ago, which was settled out of court. However, Bulldog has now returned to court to enforce the settlement agreement, which Shatta Wale admitted he had yet to honour.
Shatta Wale attributed the delay in fulfilling the agreement to Bulldog’s unavailability when his team tried to make the payment. He also suggested that Bulldog’s actions were driven by malice, pointing out that Bulldog seems to enjoy litigation. Shatta Wale humorously mentioned that Bulldog’s house is conveniently located next to a law court, implying that this proximity may contribute to his fondness for legal battles.
In his interview, Shatta Wale further elaborated on the situation, stating that there was no new cause for the lawsuit and that Bulldog simply wanted to receive the money owed to him. He explained that when his team attempted to make the payment, Bulldog was not in Ghana at the time. Shatta Wale also humorously suggested that Bulldog’s proximity to the court might contribute to his frequent legal actions, saying, “When a chicken clucks, he goes to court. When a taxi driver toots the horn, he goes to court because his house is just close to the court.”
This legal dispute traces back to the final quarter of 2022, when Bulldog filed a defamation lawsuit against Shatta Wale, prompting the need for an out-of-court settlement between the two. Despite the settlement, Shatta Wale has yet to fully honour the terms, leading to the current litigation.
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The defamation lawsuit filed by Bulldog against Shatta Wale came after the musician had made threats to expose what he claimed were secrets regarding the death of the late artiste manager, Fennec Okyere, among other matters. These threats were part of the broader tension between the two, which led to legal action.
In March 2023, a year after the defamation case was initiated, lawyers for both parties reached an agreement to settle the case out of court. Despite this agreement, Shatta Wale has not yet fulfilled the terms of the settlement, which has now led to Bulldog taking further legal action to enforce it.
Bulldog’s lawyer, Justice Srem Sai, confirmed the out-of-court settlement during a court appearance on Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Despite this agreement, Shatta Wale has not yet honoured his promise to pay Bulldog and his legal team the agreed legal fee of GHC100,000. This delay in payment has led to Bulldog’s decision to revisit the courts, seeking to enforce the terms of the settlement.
