Shatta Wale Advocates for Industry Unity and Honours Stonebwoy during Asogli Te Za Festival Climax

The 2026 Asogli Yam Festival (Te Za) concluded in a spectacular display of culture and music, reaching its peak with the MoMoFest X ShattaFest concert in Ho, Volta Region. Thousands of patrons gathered at the Youth Resource Centre to witness dancehall sensation Shatta Wale deliver a marathon four-hour performance that transcended entertainment to become a platform for industry reconciliation. The event served as the entertainment cornerstone for the annual festival, which celebrates the cultural identity of the Asogli State and draws visitors from across the country and the diplomatic community.

In a moment that surprised many fans, Shatta Wale used his headline set to bridge the long-standing rivalry within the dancehall community. He performed a rendition of "Putuu," a hit song by his frequent rival and fellow Volta Region native, Stonebwoy, while declaring to the crowd, "Nobody can stop me from loving Stonebwoy." Shatta Wale urged fans to move beyond hostility and embrace collective support for Ghanaian talent, specifically highlighting the contributions of Volta-based artists like Stonebwoy and Edem. This call for unity aims to reshape the narrative between the two largest fanbases in Ghana, encouraging a culture of mutual respect rather than division.

The festival's final day also featured a grand durbar at the Ho Jubilee Park, where traditional leaders and government officials gathered to discuss national development. Togbe Afede XIV, the Agbogbomefia of Asogli, delivered a powerful address calling for a collective national fight against corruption and encouraging the youth to embrace entrepreneurship. Representing the government, Chief of Staff Dr. Julius Debrah praised the region’s contributions to national progress and reaffirmed President John Mahama’s administration's commitment to improving local livelihoods through sustained infrastructure development.

Beyond the cultural and musical highlights, the MoMoFest X ShattaFest provided a significant economic boost to the local economy. Traders and food vendors at the Adaklu venue reported brisk business, with some experiencing such high demand that prices for goods were adjusted upward. The concert, which was made accessible to fans through brand engagement via apps like MTN MoMo, demonstrated the powerful intersection of traditional festivals, corporate sponsorship, and the arts. As the Te Za celebrations concluded, the prevailing message remained one of unity—both in the music industry and in the broader national pursuit of sustainable development.