Shatta Wale, one of Ghana’s most prominent dancehall artists, has publicly called for the United States to ban all Ghanaians, describing his home country as "the most foolishest country on earth" due to its perceived levels of corruption and stupidity.
This statement comes in the wake of the arrest of his mentor, Kofi Boat, by the FBI for his alleged role in a massive $100 million scam involving business email compromise (BEC) and romance scams. The arrest, which took place on June 13, 2025, as part of a joint operation between Interpol and the FBI, has ignited a firestorm of controversy and public backlash in Ghana.
Shatta Wale’s frustration appears to stem from the broader implications of Kofi Boat’s arrest, who was not only a significant figure in his personal life but also a symbol of the entrenched issues within Ghanaian society.
The public reaction has been swift and severe, with many Ghanaians calling for Shatta Wale’s own arrest, accusing him of benefiting from or being complicit in the activities of his mentor. This situation has evidently pushed Shatta Wale to make an extreme and inflammatory statement, reflecting his disillusionment with the country’s state of affairs.
The context of Shatta Wale’s call is further complicated by the lack of any official U.S. policy or statement from Donald Trump regarding the deportation of Ghanaians. Despite misinformation circulating on social media platforms suggesting otherwise, fact-checking efforts have confirmed that Trump has not made any declarations about mass deportation of Ghanaians.
