Addi Self, formerly part of Shatta Movement’s Militant Group, shed light on the group’s breakup. Recounting the events, he said, “One time, there was this artiste who came to the camp, Kweku Smoke. He was cool with Shatta.” In an interview on Joy Prime, he elaborated, “When he came around, he was doing stuff with Shatta, which I saw online because I wasn’t always there.”

Addi clarified that Shatta Wale expected the militants to back him in a dispute with Kweku Smoke over an alleged stolen track. Describing the situation, he shared, “I saw the live video and went to him, and Shatta Wale was like I had to go live and tell the boy my mind.” Despite the career impact, Addi expressed no grudge, stating, “I don’t want to be involved in that. My boss vexed from there. So, that was how it all started. When Kweku Smoke came, he was expecting us to insult him back.”

He acknowledged the impact of the breakup on his music career but emphasized his focus on improvement, saying, “I would rather watch and support from afar than be close and controlled.”