THE LUCKIEST AFAHYE RAVE: Shatta Wale’s Bodyguards Accused of Assaulting Journalists – Saint Truth Speaks Out
A disturbing incident involving dancehall star Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has sparked outrage after one of his bodyguards allegedly smashed the phone of Saint Truth, a freelance journalist, reporter, and entertainment show host, during the Oguaa Fetu Afahye 2025 celebrations at the Robert Mensah Sports Stadium in Cape Coast.
The event, dubbed The Luckiest Afahye Rave, was produced by George Quaye of ImageBureau and featured performances from top Ghanaian acts including Shatta Wale, Wendy Shay, Camidoh, Nero X, and Okoto Perry.
According to Saint Truth, who is also the CEO of Saint Truth Entertainment & Multimedia, the chaos began after Shatta Wale’s electrifying performance when accredited media personnel and bloggers gathered backstage for interviews. Instead of granting them access, Shatta Wale’s bodyguards reportedly used tasers and excessive force to push journalists back, creating tension and humiliation among the press.
In an interview with NewsAfricaGhana.com, Saint Truth bitterly recounted how his mobile phone was violently knocked out of his hand and smashed into the crowd while he attempted to interview Shatta Wale. He explained that although he had escorted the artiste from the stage to his car, one of the bodyguards shoved him aside, grabbed Shatta Wale, and hurriedly forced him into his vehicle. In the commotion, his phone—which contained valuable documents, sensitive evidence, and crucial court-related materials stored on its memory card—was lost in the massive crowd.
The journalist, who was officially accredited by the Oguaa Fetu Afahye Planning Committee, immediately reported the incident to the event producer, ImageBureau. However, when asked to follow up with Shatta Wale’s management, Sammy Flex, the response he received was simply that “it is normal.” Feeling dismissed and unsatisfied, Saint Truth proceeded to lodge a formal complaint with the Cape Coast police, requesting assistance in recovering the missing phone.
He stressed that the phone holds not just personal information, but also critical evidence required in ongoing legal cases. Saint Truth has therefore appealed to the Ghana Police Service’s intelligence unit to take up the matter seriously and ensure that justice is served—not just for him but for all media practitioners who continue to face intimidation and assault in the line of duty.
Despite acknowledging that Shatta Wale’s bodyguards are effective at protecting the artiste, Saint Truth insists their actions are far from professional. He emphasized that security should never come at the cost of journalists’ rights, dignity, and safety.
Credit: Saint Truth
