According to singer Kojo Blak, “Shatta Wale’s influence catalysed” the popularity of his Excellent hit.

He explained to Nana Romeo on Accra 100.5 FM’s Ayekoo Ayekoo midmorning show that Reggae/Dancehall artiste and record producer Shatta Wale mentioned him and played his song several times during live streams on social media, causing his “strong fanbase” to take a liking to him and his music.

“Because if somebody like Shatta Wale loves a song, they’d like to know more about the artiste,” Kojo Black added.

He said although he was yet to meet Shatta Wale, “I speak to him on phone”.

“I won’t lie – the energy, the warm reception, I get from all these legends in Ghana is remarkable!” the Afrobeats crooner said happily.

Kojo Blak’s Excellent, released in December 2024, became a viral song in the New Year. In February 2025, Shatta Wale appeared on a TikTok Live feed during which he spotlighted Kojo Blak, playing Excellent, and showing great fondness for the song.

On May 10, Kojo Blak did a solo performance of the song which originally featured Kelvynboy at Ghana’s most prestigious entertainment awards show, the Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMAs).