Ghanaian singer Captan, a former member of the Shatta Movement Militants (SM Militants), has revealed that Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Burna Boy once faced trouble in Ghana and was rescued by Shatta Wale. Captan shared the story during a recent podcast interview, explaining that Burna Boy was allegedly arrested by police in Ghana for smoking, but Shatta Wale stepped in to help him out.
How Shatta Wale Helped Burna Boy
According to Captan, Shatta Wale sent him and other members of the team to secure Burna Boy's release from police custody. He narrated how they stood by Burna Boy, bailed him out, and later arranged accommodation for him in a hotel while also settling issues that came up afterwards. Captan stated, "I've been on stage with people you idolise like Burna Boy, Wizkid and Olamide. I was in the studio when Burna Boy and Shatta Wale were recording. We took him to clubs, he was moving with us like our small boy. Police caught him smoking weed, and we went to bail him out. Thanks to Shatta Wale, he sent us and we all stood there to bail him. We even put him in a hotel and solved matters for him."
Captan's Loyalty to Shatta Wale
When asked about his current relationship with Burna Boy, Captan explained that there had been personal issues involving his former record label boss, Shatta Wale and Burna Boy, making it difficult for him to maintain ties. He said, "He had a problem with my father, so my loyalty is only to Shatta Wale. If Shatta Wale fights with Donald Trump or anybody, I will still support him." Captan, however, admitted that if Burna Boy offered him a free verse, he would likely accept it after consulting his 'father', Shatta Wale. "If Burna Boy says he wants to give me a free verse, if I tell my father, he will say go ahead, who no like better thing?"
Public Reactions
Fans flooded social media with mixed reactions after Captan's comments about Burna Boy, Shatta Wale and the alleged arrest surfaced online. Some users questioned the timing of the story, while others defended Burna Boy's current status. User @Mr_IZZI007 commented, "Everybody have different opinions? Agenda wan kill werey?" @wayveeofficial said, "Burnaboy of before no be Burnaboy of now o, Make them know wetin them Dey talk. The Arenas were Burna Dey shutdown now them no born Shatta wale well." @PenAndPills added, "And so what? If he didn't bailed him out another person would have done it. And I am sure Burna appreciated him at that time." @its_amg8 noted, "International artist arrested in another country and a local star steps up with bail money. That is either genuine friendship or a very expensive publicity stunt. Weed arrests in Ghana are serious but not life threatening."
Background
Earlier, Legit.ng reported that celebrity barman Cubana Chiefpriest opened up about his long-running feud with Burna Boy during an interview on Beat FM. The businessman claimed Burna Boy became uncomfortable with his close relationship with Davido and started attacking him online. Cubana Chiefpriest also stated that Burna Boy allegedly tried to challenge him in the nightlife business after investing in similar ventures.
