Singer and record producer Shatta Wale has disclosed that he made US$3 million from selling part of his music catalogue.

The revelation comes amid ongoing debate within the media and music industry about the sale of music catalogues and their true value. While some industry players see catalogue sales as a smart financial move, others believe selling one’s body of work could be risky in the long term.

Speaking during a TikTok Live session on January 15, 2026, the Shatta Movement (SM) boss explained that he sold about 300 songs to an external entity as part of the deal.

According to him, the money earned from the sale was invested in properties and several business ventures, including his ride-hailing service, Shaxi.

Shatta Wale also took a swipe at comments previously made by Afro-dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, who said during an appearance on DJ Slim’s Loud Lounge in September 2025 that he doubted any music catalogue in Ghana could currently be valued at $3 million to $4 million.

“I have over 11,000 songs online that my team is still trying to gather. I sold 300 of my songs for $3million, used the money to buy houses, do whatever I want to do with it, put some in my Shaxi business and other businesses. Your same artiste went to say there’s nobody in Ghana that has a catalogue worth that much,” Wale said.

His comments have since reignited discussions about the commercial value of Ghanaian music catalogues and the growing trend of artistes monetising their work beyond traditional revenue streams.