I’ve not received a dime from the songs I did with Shatta Wale – Michy

Michelle Diamond Gbagbonah, better known as Shatta Michy and the ex-girlfriend of Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale, has spoken out about not getting paid for any of her tracks, including the well-known single "Low Tempo."

Michy, who also serves as the anchor of Movement TV, admitted that she was unaware of the money generated by her music career and claimed that despite working with Shatta Wale, she has not earned a single cedi in royalties.

"I haven't earned a single cedi from any of my songs. I have not received any compensation in relation to that website [Shatta Wale's YouTube], she admitted.

During the conversation, one of the panelists disclosed that her song Low Tempo, for instance, has over 5 million views and since her former partner and father of her son’s account is monetized, it’ll mean some cash for her too.

But in her response, Michy revealed that she is yet to benefit financially from her musical endeavours, despite the success of her songs.







According to Michy, she was curious to find a way to claim what is rightfully hers as it was her intellectual property.




“Do you know of a way I can take it? It’s 5 million views now? Wow,” a shell-shocked Michy exclaimed.




Despite her initial shock and utter amazement, Michy also acknowledged that she treads carefully when it comes to certain individuals, implying that she does not want to engage in unnecessary conflicts or jeopardize the situation with the Dancehall singer further.




“When it comes to some people I don’t want to pick up fights with them. I need to drink water before we sign off. Don’t put me in trouble,” she cautioned.




Shatta Wale and his ex-fiancée, Shatta Michy are currently not on good terms, a situation which has also affected his relationship with his son and the payment of his academic fees.




In the past, he has accused Michy of preventing him from seeing his son, an accusation, she has vehemently denied on several occasions.




“It’s just sad that she doesn’t want to take that pain out. What sin have I caused that she doesn’t even allow me to see my son? Shatta Michy is a very nice person. I wouldn’t want to come out and say bad things about her. I love her because we’ve been through a lot. She was there when I didn’t have anything until I got something,” he said Despite the lover’s quarrel, Michy has also heaped praises on her former partner for discovering the music part of her in previous interviews.







She said, “I can say he discovered that part of me in a more professional way as a profession. But I have always been singing in high school and church. Saturday entertainment I’m there.”




“Yes, I have some songs written for me by Shatta Wale, and I will release them and give him the credit for writing,” she added.