Ghanaian singer Wendy Shay has clarified why she refused a drink presented to her during a visit to the Ga Mantse’s palace.
According to her, she was acting strictly under medical instructions and meant no disrespect to tradition.
Speaking in an interview on Okay FM on November 26, 2025, the artiste explained that she had gone to the palace to pay homage ahead of her performance because she believes in respecting traditional authority.
“I went to the palace because that was the 3rd time I was doing a show on his land so I felt it was right for me to go and see him. I do believe everything has a head. There’s a leader and a head everywhere you find yourself so you need to give that respect,” she said.
Wendy Shay stated that the liquid offered to her was not water but Schnapp, and due to the medication she was on, she had been instructed by her doctor to avoid all forms of alcohol.
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“What was offered to me wasn’t water. I think it was Schnapp and I had taken medicine. I wasn’t supposed to take in alcohol or anything alcoholic due to the medication I was on. It wasn’t as if I was disrespecting them and I really respect traditions,” she explained.
She continued, “Because I had a show coming up, I needed to be fit, that’s why my doctor instructed me not to take alcohol. My doctor strictly instructed me not to even let alcohol on my tongue that’s why I rejected it.”
Wendy Shay emphasised that her action was not driven by arrogance but by health concerns, especially as she had a show coming up and needed to stay fit.
“I’m not arrogant at all. Everyone knows I’m so welcoming and friendly. The job I do comes with me being welcoming and allowing people to get close to me so if I’m arrogant, I wouldn’t be able to do it,” she added.
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