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Wendy Shay Breaks Silence on Sarkodie’s Patapaa Jab in ‘This & That’: ‘I Only Responded’

Wendy Shay says she only reacted to Sarkodie’s Patapaa jab on ‘This & That’, insisting ‘I was not the one who said it’ as Patapaa refuses to apologise.

Wendy Shay Breaks Silence on Sarkodie’s Patapaa Jab in ‘This & That’: ‘I Only Responded’

Wendy Shay

Wendy Shay has finally addressed the controversy surrounding Sarkodie’s jab at Patapaa on her new song “This & That”, insisting she was not the one who made the comment. Speaking on GHOne TV, the Rufftown Records singer explained that her reaction in the music video was simply to emphasise the rapper’s line, according to GhanaWeb.

Quick Facts

  • Wendy Shay spoke about the Sarkodie–Patapaa controversy in an interview on GHOne TV, monitored by GhanaWeb on Thursday, November 12, 2026.
  • “This & That” by Wendy Shay featuring Sarkodie was released on Friday, November 6, 2026, under Rufftown Records.
  • Sarkodie’s verse on the song makes a reference to Patapaa, reviving a feud that dates back to 2018.
  • Wendy Shay said: “I only responded; I was not the one who said it.”
  • Patapaa has said on Okay FM that he will never apologise to Sarkodie.

Watch: Wendy Shay ft Sarkodie – This & That (Official Video)

Here is the official music video for “This & That”, which carries the Patapaa reference at the centre of the debate.

Wendy Shay Explains Her Reaction to Sarkodie’s Line

During the interview, Wendy Shay was asked about her subtle reaction in the video at the moment Sarkodie threw a swipe at Patapaa. Many viewers had read her gesture as support for the jab.

The singer distanced herself from the comment itself. “I only responded; I was not the one who said it,” she said, explaining that she was only emphasising what the rapper had delivered on the track.

She did not criticise Sarkodie’s verse. Instead, she praised his contribution to the record. “I honestly think Sarkodie really did his thing,” she added.

Why Wendy Shay Chose Sarkodie for ‘This & That’

Wendy Shay revealed that Sarkodie was the only artiste she had in mind after she recorded the song. According to her, she sent him the beat and he recorded his verse and returned it quickly.

“I couldn’t have imagined anyone on the song apart from Sarkodie,” she said. “My music instinct was right with him. I could just hear his spirit; I could hear his voice on it.”

She also said Sarkodie told her that he would not have done it if she had sent him any other song.

Sarkodie’s Past Support

The Shay Gang leader credited the rapper with influencing her career. “Sarkodie has inspired me in my music career,” she said.

She recalled that Sarkodie stood by her during her social media encounter with MzGee, when he asked Ghanaians to “take it easy on” her.

About the Song

“This & That” was released on November 6, 2026, through Rufftown Records, with ONErpm holding an exclusive licence. The song was produced by Beatz Vampire, while the official video was directed by Director Boldz and premiered on Wendy Shay’s YouTube channel on the day of release.

Sarkodie has been pushing the record on his own platforms. On release day, he shared the official video on X.

Halmblog readers can also listen to “This & That” by Wendy Shay featuring Sarkodie here.

The Sarkodie and Patapaa Feud

The tension between the two artistes goes back to 2018, when Sarkodie dropped a line suggesting that, had he not made it in life, artistes like Patapaa would only have performed at his funeral.

Patapaa initially said he was fine with the mention and even joined Sarkodie’s #BiibibaChallenge later that year. Over time, however, the “One Corner” hitmaker said he felt disrespected and accused Sarkodie of repeatedly using his name negatively.

The new reference on “This & That” brought the matter back into the spotlight this week.

Patapaa Refuses to Apologise

Speaking to Nana Romeo on Okay FM, Patapaa made it clear he would not back down. “Is it Sarkodie who brought the Ghanaian music industry? I will never apologise to him,” he said, as reported by GhanaWeb and DailyGuide Network.

“I’m not a small person; I’m from a palace, so if you offend me to the extreme, I will never leave you,” he added. He also insisted that “Sarkodie is not God, and he was the one who offended me.”

Patapaa further claimed that some media personalities follow Sarkodie’s lead, and said he was frustrated that interviewers keep asking him to apologise. We covered his full comments in our earlier story, ‘Nobody Can Force Me to Apologise to Sarkodie’ – Patapaa.

Sarkodie has not publicly responded to Patapaa’s latest remarks.

What’s Next for Wendy Shay

With “This & That” drawing attention, Wendy Shay is preparing for her Shay Concert 2026 on November 21 at West Hills Mall.

For now, the singer appears keen to keep the focus on the music rather than the feud, making it clear that the words about Patapaa belonged to Sarkodie, not her.

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