LAGOS, Nigeria(VOICE OF NAIJA)- Ghanaian singer Captan has addressed Burna Boy’s past relationship with Shatta Wale, revealing how the Ghanaian dancehall star allegedly helped the Nigerian Grammy winner during an alleged arrest over marijuana use in Ghana.
Speaking during a recent podcast interview, Captan alleged that Burna Boy was once arrested in Ghana for smoking weed and was later released after Shatta Wale stepped in.
The singer disclosed that Shatta Wale sent him and a few others to secure Burna Boy’s release from police custody.
“I once bailed Burna Boy out of prison in Ghana when he was arrested for smoking weed. Shatta Wale sent me and some guys to go and free him from police custody,” Captan claimed.
He further alleged that Burna Boy once faced threats from dangerous individuals while in Ghana, prompting Shatta Wale and his associates to offer him protection and shelter.
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“There was a time we also accommodated him when some people were after his life. We helped him settle the case,” Captan stated.
Captan also reflected on the period when Burna Boy and Shatta Wale reportedly shared a close relationship in the music industry.
He revealed that he witnessed both artists working together in the studio during their friendship, adding that Shatta Wale holds more ground in the industry than Burna Boy.
“I was even in the studio when Burna Boy and Shatta Wale were recording together. And yes… Shatta Wale is bigger than Burna Boy,” he added.
Captan also admitted that his relationship with Burna Boy has changed following the fallout between the Nigerian singer and Shatta Wale.
Despite the tension, the Ghanaian artist said both he and Shatta Wale are willing to reconcile with Burna Boy if the Afrobeats star decides to make peace.
