Ghanaian Reggae/Dancahall artistes, Livingstone Etse Satekla and Charles Nii-Armah Mensah has been granted bail by the regional police command to be arraigned before court after displaying an unwarranted and indecent behavior at the just ended 20th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards(VGMAs).
Livingstone Etse Satekla, professionally known as, Stonebwoy and Charles Nii-Armah Mensah, known in the entertainment landscape as Shatta Wale were arrested by the Greater Accra Regional Police Command for causing mayhem and disturbing the public’ peace at the awards event.
In a news release signed by the Deputy Superitendent of Police and head of Head, Public Affairs Unit, Efia Tengeh, preliminary investigations however, reveals that, the disturbance occured after the Black Entertainment Tv(BET) awards winner, Stonebwoy was declared the Reggae/Dancehall performer of the year for the 5th consecutive time and had mounted the stage to receive his plaque, and Shatta Wale also moved on stage univited, provoking a scuffle between them and their patrons.
The two, together with one other suspect, Nii Amoo, who was seen discharging pepper Spray in the auditorium were all arrested and place in a lawful custody and have been granted before bail to be arrained before court in due time.
The 20th edition of the much anticipated Vodafone Ghana Music Awards(VGMAs) was staged at the Dome, Accra International Conference Centre, Accra-Ghana and was slated for 18th of May, 2019.
The musicians whose conducts marred the 20th annivesary of the Ghana’s prestigious awards scheme that celebrates and rewards artistes hardwork and talent, Vodafone Ghana Music Awards were arrested late hours of Sunday, 19th May, 2019 and were later granted bail late hours of Monday, 20th May, 2019.
Meanwhile, organizers of the event, Charter House are also cooperating with the regional police in the investigation that has been initiated.
Excerpt of statement below;
