Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale says the alleged beef between himself and rapper Sarkodie is just theatricals - a claim which has raised eyebrows of respective fans.

Speaking on Daybreak Hitz, the 'Melissa' singer said that he and the rapper, with whom he seems to have fallen out, are friends and only orchestrate publicity stunts.

“Me and Sarkodie we are actors. He is my brother and everything. This is how we talk every day,” he said during a surprise phone-in chat with the BET Award winner's 35th birthday.

Wishing him a Happy Birthday, the self-styled dancehall king said he will be playing Sarkodie’s music on his social media platforms to commemorate the day.

"Today we are playing full Sark. On my Snapchats, everwhere! Today we are celebrating Sark,” he said July 10, 2020.

Shatta Wale proceeded to talk to Sarkodie about visiting him with a birthday present.

He further took to Twitter to put icing on the cake.

Happy birthday to my brother @sarkodie , it’s your day! enjoy to the fullest #MissMoney pic.twitter.com/G2H3Xf9S21

— SHATTA WALE (@shattawalegh) July 10, 2020

However, the show’s host, Andy Dosty is not the only person wondering if the two artistes are truly still friends.

On the eve of the Sarkodie had dropped a new single 'CEO Flow' which featured American rapper E-40.

Sarkodie laid some lines on that song which fanatics believe were shots aimed at the Shatta Movement boss.

But the latest interaction between the duo has left followers from both camps conflicted as to the current state of their on-and-off relationship.

Some social media users are also wondering if this is the rekindling of a new friendship between two of the most celebrated artists in the country.

Didn't Sark just throw jabs at @shattawalegh in his new song? Seems @sarkodie songs are only relevant when be throws jabs at shatta. #ShattaSark @Gedio10 @donkorolivia5 @ShattaRockRC @MusicFreakGh @Mave_Rich1

— Khophimhonies (@khophimhonies) July 10, 2020

But Masa we no dey bab the #ShattaSark Dem things no , this guy dey play with people mind

— fReaKi_TA (@Freaki_TA) July 10, 2020

Since them come together I won’t troll Shatta again.. I go miss that #ShattaSark

— Ovuike_jnr (@wuuhuuu1) July 10, 2020

With all due respect, I dey support this whole #ShattaSark thing but I feel shatta for apologise for all the things he talk about @sarkodie . That one go show say he be matured not just wishing someone on his birthday. I'm sorry but sarkodie is not a local champ.

— Mr. PiLoLoo (@Mrpiloloo) July 10, 2020

So now if u hated shatta wale because he beefed sarkodie ah, what u go do now? Unless u go support pope skinny...#ShattaSark #MissMoney #ShattaIsSmart pic.twitter.com/NrmjDNLR2K

— COSTYBOO (@COSTYBOO1) July 10, 2020

#ShattaSark shattawale By force peace this what king Sark said u be fake... King Sarkodie #CEOFlow https://t.co/D6nXUlkaqn pic.twitter.com/1npMm9Ve91

— Andy Williams (@SarkPunches) July 10, 2020