Ghanaian Entertainment pundit, Arnold Asamoah Baidoo, has admitted that he was among those who initially disliked Wendy Shay when she was introduced into the music industry.
Speaking as a guest on United Showbiz on October 26, 2025, Arnold explained that his initial reaction was influenced by the timing of Wendy Shay’s introduction, following the passing of the late Ebony Reigns.
“For those of us who have followed you over the period from 2018 up till now, we know the kind of fire you passed through. I was one of the few people who disliked you when you were introduced in the industry.
“Because of the love we had for Ebony, and the kind of introduction that was done, some of us were not feeling it like that. It was more to do with Ebony than you, and the timing felt off for a lot of people,” he said.
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He further commended Wendy Shay for her growth and consistency in the industry, adding that his dislike at the time had nothing to do with her personally.
“You actually won me over, and I told you about how impressed I am with your growth. You’ve been very consistent from when you were unveiled on stage to date. Me not liking you then wasn’t about you,” he stated.
Arnold continued, “It was the fact that we were still grieving, we were mourning Ebony’s death, and the camp introduced someone new, so we felt like Ebony had been replaced already, so it wasn’t really about you. I’m applauding you for your resilience and how you’ve been able to come this far”.
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