{
  "id": 1843563,
  "title": "‘O2 is too small for us’ – A-Plus says Shatta Wale is eyeing Wembley Stadium",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/19/o2-is-too-small-for-us-a-plus-says-shatta-wale-is-eyeing-wembley",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-19T01:14:57.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Chronicle Ghana",
    "slug": "the-chronicle-ghana",
    "url": "https://thechronicle.com.gh/o2-is-too-small-for-us-a-plus-says-shatta-wale-is-eyeing-wembley-stadium/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Kwame Asare Obeng, also known as A-Plus and a Gomoa Central MP, gave his perspective on why dancehall artist Shatta Wale has yet to perform at London's O2 Arena. In an interview on UTV's United Showbiz, A-Plus suggested the O2's limited capacity is a key factor preventing a Shatta Wale concert. He stated, \"The reason we can’t hold a concert at the O2 is because that place is too small for us. If Shatta plays a concert at such a space, people might get hurt or even die because the crowd is too much.\" A-Plus further explained that his team is pursuing Wembley Stadium, which can accommodate over 80,000 attendees, as their preferred venue for a future London concert, potentially over Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. He also emphasized the economic benefits for Ghana if Ghanaian artists perform at major international venues, potentially boosting tourism and the creative arts sectors. A-Plus congratulated Stonebwoy for his recent international achievement and encouraged other Ghanaian artists to follow suit, stressing the importance of support and sponsorship.",
  "summary": "Gomoa Central MP and outspoken Shatta Wale supporter Kwame Asare Obeng, popularly known as A-Plus, has explained why he believes the dancehall star has yet to headline a concert at London’s O2 Arena. According to A-Plus, the O2 Arena’s capacity is too small to accommodate Shatta Wale’s sizeable fan base, with the camp instead hoping to […] The post ‘O2 is too small for us’ – A-Plus says Shatta…",
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}