Afia Schwarzenegger has entered the fray amidst the ongoing controversy involving Shatta Wale and his mother, Madam Elsie Avemegah.

Her comments follow a viral video where Shatta Wale's mother lamented on social media about feeling abandoned by her son for the past decade and counting.

The outcry from Shatta Wale's mother has sparked widespread discussion on social media, with many criticizing the dancehall artiste for allegedly neglecting his family responsibilities in favor of a lavish lifestyle.

However, Afia Schwarzenegger has taken a different stance.

In a fiery TikTok live session, Afia Schwarzenegger strongly criticized Shatta Wale's mother, accusing her of being selfish and greedy, and suggesting that she has not supported her son when he needed her most.

"When Shatta Wale was arrested, where was his mother? When Shatta Wale was jailed along with Medikal two years ago, where was his mother? Madam get out of here. Just get out of here. It's not just Shatta Wale's mother but other mothers are doing this to their children. Mothers are putting chains on their children's necks and dragging them. Why? Why?

"People come from prominent homes but leave their parents to live with friends because of what their parents take them through. After breaking the relationship you have with your children, you run to us on social media for what?" Afia remarked, visibly upset.

"It is only when she needs something that she knows Shatta but when he needs love, she is nowhere to be found. He is not your banker. Mothers, we are not your bankers!" she fumed.

Afia emphasised that while she maintains a strict relationship with her own mother, it does not justify airing personal grievances on social media.

"Mothers these days lead their children to sin by bombarding them with unnecessary demands. On a normal day, if you see me lambasting my mother, you will be scared. If you see me being strict on my mother and disciplining her, you will be scared, but that doesn't mean she should set a camera in front of her and drag me all over social media. Leave children to be children," she added.

Meanwhile, Shatta Wale has responded to critics on Facebook, defending himself against accusations of neglecting his mother and questioning the authenticity of comments made without understanding the full story.



Background:

Shatta Wale has faced ongoing accusations of neglecting his mother, which gained attention in 2022 when she revealed being evicted from her home after six years.

In subsequent interviews, Madam Elsie Avemegah disclosed her worsening health conditions and alleged lack of support from her son, a narrative recently corroborated by her niece, Sherita, on TikTok.

In a recent viral video, Shatta Wale's mother reiterated her health struggles and emphasised her son's prolonged absence from her life.

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