Wendy Shay Hails Shatta Wale for Handing Over Song Rights to Her Label

• Wendy Shay praised Shatta Wale for giving up his mechanical rights on their joint songs.
• The songs involved are ‘Stevie Wonder’ (2019) and ‘H.I.T.’ (2020).
• The rights were handed over to Wendy Shay’s label, Rufftown Records.
• Wendy Shay described the act as rare and generous in the industry.
• Fans and industry watchers applauded Shatta Wale for putting collaboration above profit.

Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay has publicly acknowledged Shatta Wale for what she described as a rare gesture of kindness within the entertainment space.

According to her, the dancehall star chose to transfer full mechanical rights of their joint tracks ‘Stevie Wonder’ (2019) and ‘H.I.T.’ (2020) to her management, Rufftown Records. The move means her label now has complete ownership over the revenue generated from the two hit collaborations.

Wendy Shay expressed amazement at the decision, stressing that it is uncommon for artists to relinquish such rights, which often serve as a major source of income in the industry. Her appreciation post sparked widespread admiration, with many commending Shatta Wale for prioritizing partnership and goodwill over profit.

The unexpected handover has been described by observers as one of the most selfless actions seen recently in Ghana’s music scene.

See her post below.

NewsandVibes.com