Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie, has challenged fellow musician, Shatta Wale, to a boxing match, claiming he could defeat him any day. The challenge was issued during the Ghana Professional Boxing League held at the Bukom Arena, and a video of the incident has since gone viral.
Shatta Wale has since accepted the challenge, on the condition that the winner receives a prize of 2 million dollars. The dancehall musician also expressed confidence in his ability to knock out Sarkodie, in response to a tweet by rapper Ypee, who asked if he was prepared for the bout.
In a tweet, Shatta Wale stated, “The way ago beat am erh !!! He go tink say me I born am Am down but make them put $2million as winning price… If they make ready with the money make them call me!”
Meanwhile, Sarkodie, in an interview with Yaw Ampofo Ankrah, expressed his interest in the match, saying, “I love boxing, and I came here to enjoy myself. Now that I have discovered this place I will be here more…If you like you can fix a fight for me against Shatta Wale.”
The challenge has generated buzz among fans of both musicians, with many expressing their excitement for the proposed celebrity boxing match.