By Chioba ifunayan
Ghanaian dancehall sensation Shatta Wale has broken his silence following a high-profile raid on his Accra residence, during which his luxury 2019 Lamborghini Urus was seized by a joint task force involving the Ghanaian Criminal Investigations Department (CID) and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The dramatic operation, which unfolded in the early hours of Tuesday morning, reportedly formed part of a broader international investigation into suspected financial misconduct and money laundering activities. Several electronic devices, personal documents, and luxury items were also confiscated, but it was the flashy Lamborghini Urus — valued at over $250,000 — that drew the most attention.
In a fiery Instagram Live session just hours after the raid, Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., addressed the incident directly, calling it a “targeted attack” and vowing to clear his name.
“They want to bring me down, but I’m too blessed to fall,” Shatta Wale said defiantly. “That car is mine. I bought it clean, and I have the receipts to prove it. This is just intimidation.”
The self-proclaimed “Dancehall King” accused local authorities of working hand-in-hand with international agencies to tarnish his reputation. “Why is it always Shatta Wale? Every time I rise, they find a way to drag me. But guess what? The world is watching, and the truth will come out.”
Sources close to the investigation say the raid was part of an ongoing probe into the financial dealings of several high-profile Ghanaian personalities suspected of involvement in offshore fraud and undeclared assets. Authorities have yet to formally charge Shatta Wale with any offense, but they have confirmed that his Lamborghini is now in custody pending verification of ownership and financial records.
Social media erupted in debate as news of the raid went viral, with fans rallying behind the music star under trending hashtags like #FreeShatta and #JusticeForShatta. Some supporters believe the incident is politically motivated, while critics have called for greater transparency in the lifestyle of public figures.
The Ghana Police Service and the FBI have remained tight-lipped about the specific details of the operation, issuing only a brief joint statement confirming the seizure and ongoing collaboration between both agencies. “This operation is part of a multi-national effort to trace illicit financial activities and recover unlawfully acquired assets,” the statement read.
Shatta Wale, no stranger to controversy, has promised to fight back legally and publicly. In the same Instagram Live, he revealed that his legal team is preparing to challenge the seizure in court and called on his fans to “stay calm but stay loud.”
This is not the first time Shatta Wale has been entangled in legal or public drama, but the involvement of the FBI adds a new level of seriousness to the matter. As investigations continue, all eyes remain on the dancehall star and the fate of his seized Lamborghini — a symbol of his flashy persona and musical success.
Whether this latest episode ends in vindication or further legal troubles, one thing is certain: Shatta Wale’s road ahead will be as headline-grabbing as ever.
