Ghanaian artiste Wendy Shay has shared some of the challenges she encountered with family members due to trolls on social media.

According to her, netizens chided her over their belief that she was doing all she could to imitate the late Ebony Reigns.

During an appearance on Afrobeats Podcast with Adesope Shopsydoo, the 'It’s Too Late' hitmaker revealed that her mother suggested she return to Germany.

According to her, some family members were shy to associate with her.

“At a point, my mum asked me to quit music and return to Germany because the trolling was overwhelming and it affected everyone in my family,” she said. “Some of my relatives were even kind of shy to associate with me at the time.”

“Imagine they take your face, edit it to make you look like an old woman, and start mocking and laughing at you. They even said I wasn’t talented enough. It was crazy. I wouldn’t wish that on my worst enemy, but it built me,” Wendy added.

Despite these challenges, Wendy Shay established herself as one of Ghana's most recognized female artistes.

Her first single titled "Uber Driver" shot her to the limelight, followed by other chart-topping hits such as "Heat", "Stevie Wonder" featuring Shatta Wale, "Emergency" and "Survivor."

Wendy's latest hit, "It's Too Late," has been enjoying massive attention across media platforms and is topping charts globally after a schoolgirl in Ashaiman, Tracy, went viral dancing to the song.

The video quickly gained traction, with many praising her energy and talent. However, some critics questioned her choice of attire and expressions, calling them inappropriate for a child.

Despite the mixed reactions, the music star was moved by Tracy’s enthusiasm and decided to take action.

Wendy Shay, who had performed at Ridoana Comprehensive School during the All Ashaiman Schools Festival, returned to honor the young girl. In a touching video shared on her social media, Wendy spoke to the school’s students and staff, recounting the moment she first saw Tracy perform.

“About a week ago, I came here to this school to perform, and during my performance, there was this talented, beautiful, shining star—Tracy—dancing and singing passionately to my song ‘Too Late.’ The video went viral and is still trending. So I came back today to say thank you and to reward my little star, my shining star, Tracy,” Wendy said, her words filled with pride.

In a moment of true generosity, Wendy Shay announced a full educational scholarship for Tracy, covering her education from Class 5 all the way through to university.

The award-winning artiste, who has bagged honours at both the 3Music Awards and the Ghana Music Awards, credits her resilience and the unwavering support from her fans for her continued success.