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
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