Protestors on day one of the Citizens Against Galamsey protest prevented the DJ from playing songs by Ghanaian dancehall musician, Shatta Wale.
The 3-day protest begun on Thursday, October 2 and expected to end on Saturday, October 5.
The demonstrators objected to Shatta Wale's song because the artiste had tweeted on X days prior to the protest, making some comments which the protesters felt was against their cause.
The demonstration, which drew hundreds of participants advocating for environmental protection and sustainable mining practices in the country, took place in Accra. @gossips24tvThe moment protesters stopped the DJ from playing any song from Shatta Wale😳🔥♬ original sound - Gossips24 TV As the DJ began playing a selection of popular tracks by Shatta Wale, demonstrators quickly voiced their discontent, chanting slogans "FreeTheCitizens" and "SayNoToGalamsey," against the musician whose songs were being played.