Award-winning Ghanaian singer Wendy Asiamah Addo, popularly known as Wendy Shay, was involved in an awkward encounter with a traditional oracle during her visit to the Weija Palace on Thursday, November 20, 2025.
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Wendy Shay rejects traditional palm wine from a traditional oracle at the Weija Palace on Thursday, November 20, ahead of the 2025 Shay concert. Photo source: @khodedmedia, @wendyshayofficial
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The Too Late hitmaker is gearing towards the highly anticipated 2025 edition of her annual musical event, Shay Concert, slated for Saturday, November 22, at the West Hills Mall in Weija.
The event, sponsored by Hisense Ghana and The Luckiest Africa, will see top Ghanaian artistes like Showboy, KiDi, Mr Drew, Eno Barony, Larusso, Quamina MP, Kofi Mole, and Lasmid mount the stage and thrill attendees.
As part of the final preparations for the event, Wendy Shay, the top headliner for the show, and an entourage paid a courtesy call to the traditional leader Nii Ayi Okufobour at the Weija Palace to seek permission and protection before the show.
Wendy Shay rejects traditional wine offering
After arriving at the palace, Wendy encountered some members from the traditional household, including an oracle (a traditional priest) at the entrance.
Before she could enter the palace, the oracle performed a cultural display and recited incantations to formally welcome the former RuffTown Records signee, who wore a white T-shirt with the name of her foundation written on it.
As part of the display, the oracle offered Wendy Shay a traditional palm wine inside a small cup. However, the singer, who looked uncomfortable, rejected the offering despite many people calling on her to take a sip.
Stevie Wonder hitmaker consistently nodded her head in disapproval before the oracle poured the wine as libation.
He later held the musician’s hand and performed a traditional rite three times before she and her team could proceed to meet the traditional leaders.
The awkward interaction between Wendy Shay and the oracle has stirred many reactions from fans, who have offered diverse opinions on social media.
