Biography of Shatta Wale, Facts, Real Name, Age, Net-worth, Awards, Family, Relationships

Shatta Wale is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist, he gained prominence when he released his debut single, “Dancehall King”.

Shatta Wale was born in Accra, Ghana at the Police Hospital on 17 October 1984 to Charles Nii Armah Mensah Snr and Elsie Evelyn Avemegah. His father is a politician, businessman, and legal practitioner.

He is known for Already from Beyoncé’s Black is King Album which featured Major Lazer. His song “Dancehall King” earned him the Artiste of the Year at the 2014 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Wale is also an actor who appeared in the films Never Say Never, The trial of Shatta Wale, and Shattered Lives. Wale’s 2004 recording “Moko Hoo” was nominated for a Ghana Music Award.

Full Name: Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.

Date of Birth: 17 October 1984

Place of Birth: Accra, Ghana

Age: 37

Nationality: Ghanaian

Genre: Reggae

Occupation: Singer, Songwriter, Record Producer, Actor, Sound engineer

Record label: Shatta Movement Records, Zylofon Music

Instruments: Vocals, Keyboard

Net-worth: $13 million

Personal Life: Shatta Wale is married to Michy Shatta they have a son together named Majesty.

Career:
He was the first Ghanaian to organize a digital concert on YouTube which was dubbed the Faith Concert. The concert was organized to bring hope to Ghanaians and his global audience at large during the fight against the COVID-19 pandemic.

He released his first Album titled Bandana from Ghana, He went into a musical break until he rebranded himself to Shatta Wale, he dropped his song “Dancehall King” in 2013.

He is the leader, chief executive officer (CEO), and founder of the Shatta Movement (SM) or (SM4LYF).

He is the Brand Ambassador of Guinness Ghana Breweries and Rush Energy Drink, he is also the Brand Ambassador of Kasapreko Company, Boss Baker Beef Roll, Infinix Ghana.

Awards:

Channel O Music Video Awards: Best Reggae/Dancehall Video

4Syte TV Music Video Awards: Best Reggae/Dancehall Video

2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards: African Artiste of the Year

African Muzik Magazine Awards: Artiste of the Year

Nigerian Entertainment Awards: African Artiste of the Year

International Reggae and World Music Awards: Best New Entertainer

Jigwe Awards: Jigwe Musician of the Year

Blogging and Social Media Awards: Artiste with the Best Social Media Presence

Golden Movie Awards: Africa Golden Discovery

Africa Youth Choice Awards: Artiste of the Year

Africa Entertainment Awards – US Best Dancehall Artiste

International Reggae and World Music Awards Best African Song/Entertainer – Chop Kiss

Songs:

Hajia Bintu (feat. Ara B & Captan)

Island

Crazy

My level

Gringo

Bullet Proof

Nobody Go Talk

Life Changer

Waitti

Ayoo

Too Sweet

Too Much Chemical

Kill Dem with Prayers