Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has firmly denied claims that she invited Tracy Shay, a young schoolgirl mentored by singer Wendy Shay, onto the stage during her recent All White Party concert held in Koforidua.
The clarification follows intense discussions on social media after videos from the event began circulating online. In the footage, Tracy Shay is seen standing alone on stage, encouraging the audience to rise and cheer her on. Her appearance sparked widespread debate, particularly due to her association with Wendy Shay and her status as a minor.
Tracy Shay has previously been seen performing alongside Wendy Shay at various events, which led many social media users to assume that her stage appearance at Sista Afia’s concert was intentional and sanctioned by the event’s headliner. The speculation intensified after Wendy Shay publicly stated that she was unaware Tracy Shay had appeared or performed at the Koforidua event.
In response to the growing controversy, Sista Afia released an official press statement on her social media platforms on January 8, 2026, distancing herself from the incident and rejecting claims that she personally invited the young girl onto the stage.
According to the statement, Sista Afia explained that she had no knowledge of how or when Tracy Shay accessed the stage during the concert. She stressed that she did not invite the schoolgirl to perform or address the audience, describing reports suggesting otherwise as misleading.
The award-winning artiste further noted that her current priority is the success of her 10th Anniversary Celebration in the music industry, which the All White Party formed part of. She described the milestone as a significant achievement in her career and revealed that she is holding internal meetings with her management and team to review all aspects of the event.
Sista Afia assured the public that a more detailed response regarding the Tracy Shay incident would be issued at the appropriate time, once her team completes its assessment of what transpired backstage and on stage.
The incident has reignited conversations around stage management, child protection, and accountability at live music events in Ghana. Industry observers have questioned how minors are able to access stages at major concerts without the knowledge of headline performers, highlighting the need for stricter backstage controls and clearer protocols.
Despite the controversy, Sista Afia used her statement to express heartfelt gratitude to her fans, colleagues, sponsors and the general public for the overwhelming support shown during her anniversary celebration. She described the event as historic and thanked supporters for contributing to its success.
As discussions continue online, the situation underscores the importance of proper event coordination and communication among artistes, organisers and performers. For now, Sista Afia maintains that she bears no responsibility for Tracy Shay’s appearance on stage and remains focused on celebrating a decade of her musical journey.
