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“Who allows gas cylinders at a concert?” — Shatta Wale questions UK event organisers

Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang August 4, 2026 3 min read

Ghanaian dancehall star Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., popularly known as Shatta Wale, has accused organisers of the Party in the Park UK event of failing to prioritise safety, following the controversy surrounding the cancellation of his ShattaFest UK performance.

Speaking during a TikTok Live session on August 2, 2026, the “On God” hitmaker alleged that some vendors were allowed to bring gas cylinders, cooking oil, and other food preparation items into the venue, a situation he described as a serious security concern.

Shatta Wale claimed the arrangements created unnecessary risks because some vendors were reportedly operating with equipment that could have endangered patrons and performers.

“Show that we’re doing, someone brought a gas cylinder. The people brought that because you lied to them that it was Party in the Park. You lied to the fans, the council and the people who organised the event,” he alleged.

The dancehall artiste questioned why cooking activities were permitted during the event, arguing that such practices had no place at a major music concert.

“Did they think I’m a caterer? You would see someone carrying oil, and when you ask them, they would say they’re there to fry yam at the show. You’re coming to set up fire at my show. What kind of life is that? Do you want the cylinder to blast at my show?” he asked.

The “Dancehall King” hitmaker further accused some event organisers of failing to provide accurate information to stakeholders, claiming that Ghanaian artistes are sometimes not treated with the level of professionalism they deserve.

“You people lie to Ghanaian musicians a lot. I’m different from the Ghanaian musicians you guys deal with. Why don’t you tell the people the truth? The white people with their polished brains that help black men to grow, why didn’t you tell them about the type of show you were organising? The calls they were making to tell you that the artiste you are bringing is a high-security-risk artiste, but you didn’t listen to them because you see me as the other artistes,” he added.

The allegations come after ShattaFest UK, held in collaboration with Ghana Party in the Park, was cancelled following crowd-control challenges at Copthall Playing Fields in London. The incident has sparked discussions about event planning, security arrangements, and safety standards at large entertainment programmes.

Shatta Wale’s latest comments add another layer to the controversy as questions continue to surround the organisation and management of the event.

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Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang 

 

Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang