Wendy Shay didn’t write “Too Late” to top charts. She wrote it out of pure emotional exhaustion.
Before the track became one of her most talked-about releases, the Ghanaian singer found herself stuck in a frustrating legal web involving the Cameroonian song “Vivian.” Her team had reached out to the original creator, Prince Aimé, and secured the rights to use the song—paying him a hefty fee to do so.
But that deal quickly turned into a headache.
Another artist, Waxy Kay, later emerged claiming ownership of the same track. He demanded his own payment, and Wendy, eager to avoid conflict, complied. Still, the issues didn’t end there. As the song started gaining traction, Waxy Kay returned again, threatening to have it pulled from all platforms unless he got more money.
Wendy was worn out. What was meant to be a straightforward tribute turned into an ongoing tug-of-war over money and rights. That pressure, combined with her disappointment, pushed her into the studio—not to make a hit, but to vent.
The result was “Too Late.” It became a journal of everything she was going through at the time. But ironically, the track didn’t resonate immediately. It floated in obscurity until an unexpected twist changed everything.
A young girl named Tracy Shay danced to the song, and her video quickly went viral. That single performance breathed life back into the track, pushing it into the spotlight it hadn’t managed to claim on its own.
For Wendy, the young dancer felt like divine intervention. She’s since expressed deep gratitude and says she wants to give back to Tracy in appreciation. As far as Wendy’s concerned, the girl didn’t just dance—she rescued the entire song.
Now, looking back, Wendy isn’t focused on the legal drama or the criticism that came with it. What matters is that something beautiful came from a frustrating chapter—and it reached people in a way she never could have planned.
Source: NewsandVibes.com
