A fresh wave of controversy has hit Ghana’s entertainment scene as dancehall artiste Shatta Wale and media personality Highest Eri exchanged words on social media following her brief appointment as Public Relations Officer for Medikal’s Beyond Kontrol (BYK) label.
The tension began on November 21, 2025, when Medikal unveiled Erica Nana Akua Appiahimah, popularly known as Highest Eri, as BYK’s official PRO. The rapper noted that her background in radio, TV, and content creation, including work with Hitz FM and Kwadwo Sheldon Studios, made her a suitable fit for the role.
However, the announcement immediately sparked outrage among Shatta Wale’s fanbase, who accused Eri of previously making negative remarks about the “Ayoo” hitmaker and his followers. Some fans even threatened to boycott Medikal’s December 13 concert in protest.
I would never disrespect the Ga people – Highest Eri apologises over language comment
In an effort to calm the backlash, Medikal took to X to promote growth and forgiveness, urging fans to embrace the decision.
“Growth is when you choose collaboration over conflict… What’s in the past stays in the past. Let’s welcome her with positive energy,” he posted.
But his appeal did little to settle the unrest.
Shatta Wale soon joined the fray through a series of TikTok live sessions, where he hurled insults at Highest Eri, including jabs at her personal hygiene. In another livestream with Medikal, Wale made sexually suggestive comments about her, further fueling the tension.
Eri fired back on social media, accusing Shatta Wale of dragging her family into the issue.
“How can u insult my mum when she has a place to sleep? Get your mama a place to sleep first… by force, dancehall king,” she wrote.
Shatta Wale responded shortly after, “I have sat down for months watching you insult me and my fans and said nothing cuz this system doesn’t check ppl like you to be straightened. I will use u well… watch the space!!!”
Additional TikTok live sessions surfaced where he continued to hurl insults at Highest Eri and those connected to her, even advising Medikal to cancel her appointment.
Amid the heated exchanges, Highest Eri announced her resignation from BYK just 24 hours after being appointed.
“Highest Eri is a solid brand… Note: I am no longer the PRO for BYK. Me p33 Dey do PRO for 24 hours and still got paid,” she posted.
Shatta Wale reacted immediately, mocking her exit.
“24hrs employed and sacked worker, you and hookup be like 5&6. The same way you wan spoil my job the same way SM go do you Aboaba!!” he posted.
The back-and-forth dominated social media trends, especially on X, where both fans and opponents of Shatta Wale aired their views on the exchange.
See the posts below:
Shatta Wale went on a livestream with Medikal and addressed the pain both BYK and SM fans are feeling over that unnecessary comment making waves. He advised content creators to be mindful of their words, because nobody knows what the future holds pic.twitter.com/kkzB16WqZk
— Maqcoy Reports (@maqcoyreports) November 22, 2025
Unpopular take: I get why some mdk fans bore cos Erica has criticised and ‘disrespected’ mdk in the past. However, this is a very strategic move for 3 reasons:
1. Hiring one of your biggest critics means you’ve eliminated one of your biggest critics.
2. Your biggest critics… pic.twitter.com/MESrrw1UGs
— Hubert Tieku Esq (@KwesiHubert) November 22, 2025
Growth is when you choose collaboration over conflict. I’ve decided to bring Ms. Erica on board as part of my PR team. What’s in the past stays in the past now we focus on building bigger and better. Let’s welcome her with positive energy
We move with growth, not grudges. I…— Medikalbyk (@Medikalbyk) Medikalbyk/status/1991989985285640205?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 21, 2025
You kno when you come to this side dierrrr ,that be my lane ooo🤣🤣👍… I like the moda side waaaa .. you go come tell me tomorrow on my live where you met my moda sleeping for street ….SM , this girl just stepped on a balls of a lion 🤣😂🤣😂👏
— SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) November 22, 2025
This is what Shatta Wale has to say about Highest Eri
Wale no be correct 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/RhwIe0tw8e
— Prosper BYK (@ProsperByk) November 22, 2025
“That girl (Eri) make I nor see you near Medikal again, forget you nor go work with am. Don’t come and work with Medikal.” – Shatta Wale lashes out at Eri after her appointment as Medikal’s PRO pic.twitter.com/wOPgcdz1YE
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) November 22, 2025
We Active 🎉 pic.twitter.com/n9jUnpMza1
— Medikalbyk (@Medikalbyk) Medikalbyk/status/1991881833395744872?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw”>November 21, 2025
