Sarkodie urges people to support Shaxi after Shatta Wale's emotional post

Sarkodie Supports Shatta Wale’s Shaxi Business

Award-winning rapper Sarkodie has endorsed Shatta Wale's ride-hailing service, Shaxi. He encouraged people to invest in the business after Shatta shared an update on social media.

Shatta Wale posted a screenshot of the Shaxi website. It showed 59,456 drivers and 172,632 riders since its launch on December 8, 2021. He expressed gratitude for the support and urged others to join in.

Shatta used hashtags like #InvestShaxi and #SupportShaxi. He invited people to book rides or become drivers. His post read, "Thanks to you all ❤️. Shaxi it’s time to ride."

Sarkodie reacted positively by using the hashtag #InvestShaxi as well. His endorsement is significant due to their past rivalry. This support highlights unity in promoting Ghanaian businesses.

What is Shaxi?

Shaxi combines 'Shatta' and 'Taxi.' Launched by Shatta Wale in December 2021, it aims to provide affordable transportation and create jobs for youth in Ghana. The initiative has been praised for its potential economic impact.

Public Reactions

Many social media users praised Sarkodie for supporting his former rival. Comments included:

- @ShadrackAmonooC: "YOU CAN NEVER HATE SARKODIE!! NAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!"
- @0panaa_1: "Respect. Shatta Wale Endorsed."
- @Chelsea4everA: "Incentives will attract more drivers away from Uber and Bolt."

Investment Claims

Shatta Wale claimed he invested over $2 million into Shaxi during a live session. He emphasized his commitment to creating jobs for Ghanaians.

However, reactions were mixed. Some praised his entrepreneurial spirit while others questioned the investment amount's authenticity. Critics noted that the business scale did not seem to match such a large investment.