Shatta Wale

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Shatta Wale
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Background information
Birth nameCharles Nii Armah Mensah Jr.
Also known asBandana
Born (1987-10-17) 17 October 1987 (age 37)
Accra, Ghana
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer
  • songwriter
  • record producer
  • actor
  • sound engineer
Instruments
Years active2004–present
Labels
  • Shatta Movement Records
  • Zylofon Music

Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., (born 17 October 1987) [1] is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist. He is known by his stage name Shatta Wale, formerly Bandana. [2] [3] Shatta Wale changed his name to "Bandana'' after senior high school and released the hit track "Bandana from Ghana". The song made tremendous air waves in the Ghanaian music industry in 2004. Shatta Wale's sudden rise to the occasion happen in 2013 VGMA awards when he threw lyrical insults to VGMA now Telecel Ghana Music Awards ( TGMA)". because he proclaimed they robbed him of the Dancehall artist of the year to a female Dancehall artist Kaakie. Even though the song had vulgar lyrics, it was so anticipated by the media which created his musical breakthrough.

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His greatest song hit in 2013, Dancehall king took the airwaves by surprise. Shatta wale's musical revenue is mostly generated through hosting shows, which attract thousands of Ghanaian youths.

In 2015, Shatta Wale asked not to be nominated in the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards even though he could have won the prestigious Artiste & Song of the year for the second time running with his hit songs Dancehall Commando featuring Sarkodie, Party all night long featuring Jah Vinci, Wine Ya Waist featuring Davido and Korle Gonno among many hit songs he released the preceding year: because of an impending court case with the organisers of the Awards Charter House Productions Ltd for allegedly making defamatory remarks against the CEO of Charter House in a video he uploaded on his Facebook page. [4] Shatta Wale's hard work in 2014, got him nominated for the maiden and highly prestigious GN Bank Awards as the People’s Choice Male Musician of the Year.

His best-known singles are "Dancehall King", "My Level" and "Taking Over". He is also known for "Already" from Beyoncé's The Lion King: The Gift , which also featured Major Lazer. [5] 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, [6] The trial of Shatta Wale [7] and Shattered Lives. [8] Wale's 2004 recording "Moko Hoo" was nominated for a Ghana Music Award. [9]

In 2014, he peaked to number 38 on E.tv's "Top 100 Most Influential Ghanaian" Awards chart. [10] [11] He has since then appeared on the chart every year. He was ranked "Most Influential Musician" on social media in 2017. [12] He made a record-setting as a dancehall artist to have won 11 awards at the 2019 3 Music Awards ceremony. [13]

Early life

Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. 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. [14]

Shatta Wale attended Seven Great Princes Academy at Dansoman, a suburb in Accra, where he demonstrated an affinity for arts and acted in a popular drama series, By the Fireside, at the National Theatre of Ghana. [15] He then continued to the Winneba Secondary School where he obtained his second cycle education. [16] At the start of career, Wale was called Doggy. [17]

2019–2020

In 2019 he had a collaboration with Beyoncé titled "Already" on her album The Lion King: The Gift which was nominated at the Grammy Awards. [18]

2021–present

In 2021, he was nominated for two awards and won the 'Best Virtual Entertainer of the Year' Award at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA). [19]

Wale released a song in January 2024 titled "Balloon", with an accompanying video. [20]

He performed at Vybz Kartel's Freedom Street concert in Jamaica. [21]

Concerts

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 COVID-19 pandemic. [22] [23] [24] He was selected by The Ministry of Communications, Ghana, alongside Highlife musician Kuami Eugene as the headline artistes for the COVID-19 app virtual launch concert [25] held on Monday April 13, 2020. [26] On Saturday 17 October 2020, he threw a massive birthday party, which saw attendance by family and friends at his East Legon residence to mark his 36th birthday. [27]

Accolades

Mayor of Worcester, Joseph Petty, presented Shatta Wale with the Key to the City on 8 July 2017. [28]

On 18 March 2018, Wale was presented an honoree award for his contribution to reggae in Ghana at the 37th Annual Chicago Music Awards (CMA), in conjunction with the 36th International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA). [29]

Endorsements

In 2014, Wale became a brand ambassador for Guinness Ghana Breweries. [30] and as the brand ambassador for Rush Energy Drink. [31] [32] [33]

In September 2017, Kasapreko Company Limited, producers of several alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Ghana, unveiled Wale as their newest brand ambassador for Storm Energy Drink. [34] 19th of July, 2023, Shatta Wale and Kasapreko Comapny Limited (KCL) renewed their to see Shatta Wale continue to be the face of Storm Energy Drink. [35]

On 17 November 2017, Shatta Wale signed a deal with Boss Baker Beef Roll as the brand ambassador. [36] Infinix Ghana, a smartphone company, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, announced Shatta Wale as its Brand Ambassador [37]

Charity works and Donations

On June 12 2024, Shatta Wale supported the "Buzstop Boys" in a community clean up exercise at Alajo in Accra and donated some amount through his foundation to the organization to keep up with their environmental initiatives. [38] [39]

Accra Invasion Project

Shatta Wale on the 16th of September 2024 announced the hunt for talents in Accra the Capital of Ghana who need some push and support to make their dreams a reality. The project name is “Accra Invasion Project” (AIP). So far he discovered 9 young talents including Papillon Blood, Shattonzy, Zicoranking, JoeQuaye, Blakid, Boy Cray, Kinjunia, Dosted Gennah, and Sanaa the only female among them. [40]

The “ACCRA INVASION PROJECT” (AIP), is propelled exclusively by grassroots support, unaided by government or elite backing.

This self-funded endeavor seeks to inspire and equip Ghana's youth while stimulating employment within the arts industry, a neglected sector in Ghana. I encourage Ghanaian youths to transcend political affiliations and cultivate self-reliance.

A key takeaway: substantial impact is achievable without substantial initial investment; collective youth empowerment can drive transformative growth.

According to him, he's not giving up on the youth soon he's trying to do all the 10 regions and the Volta Region is next on his talent discovery list.

Controversy

In October 2021, Shatta Wale allegedly created a hoax that he was shot and was receiving treatment. He later turned himself in due to the police declaring him wanted. [41] He was arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly involved in the creation and circulation of information to create fear and panic. [42] [43] He was remanded into prison custody for a week. [44] [45] [46] On Tuesday, 26 October 2021, Shatta Wale was granted a GH¢100,000 self-recognizance bail at today's hearing. The case has been adjourned to November 9, 2021. [47] [48] [49] A fortnight after the artist was released on bail, he got caught in another confrontation with the Police as he stormed out of meeting with celebrities called at the behest of Ghana's Police Chief. Shatta Wale complained of unfair treatment at the meeting after all his colleagues were allegedly allowed to use their phones and he was not. He later reported to the meeting. [50]

Feuds

Shatta wale being a controversial artiste in the Ghana music Industry , he has had argument with so many of his fellow artiste like;


Beef with Sheldon

In 2023, Charles and Kwadwo Sheldon of Kwadwo Sheldon Studios (KSS) went into entertainment beefing. The source of this beef was a comment made by Sheldon; "In his songs, Shatta Wale portrays himself as a gangster, yet he contacted the police following an online dispute". Sheldon said in an interview that he was reported to the IGP of Ghana, George Akuffo Dampare by Shatta Wale on charges of belittling his work. [57] [58] On May 3, 2024, upon Shatta arriving at the London airport before his performance at Indigo at The O2, Shatta Wale visibly snubbed YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon, who had extended his hand in greeting. [59]

#OccupyJulorbiHouse

Dancehall artist Shatta Wale joined the discussion surrounding the OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, expressing his disapproval of the arrest of demonstrators who were marching towards Jubilee House on September 21. His criticism of the arrests garnered support from many of his fans, some of whom suggested that he should create a song dedicated to President Akufo-Addo. [60]

The Lawyer Dream

During an October 2023 interview with BBC's Stefania Okereke, Shatta Wale expressed regret for not pursuing a career in law. He said, "I'm considering becoming a lawyer in the future when he feels financially ready" , despite his music career, as law was his initial aspiration. [61] [62]

Personal life

Shatta Wale has a son called Majesty with Ghanaian socialite Michelle Diamonds. After proposing to the mother of his son on stage at the launch of his Reign Album in 2018, [63] the Shatta couple as they were known seemed destine for the altar until their separation in 2019 over domestic violence issues. [64] In confirming their split, Michelle Diamonds went on Social to say that she was tired of living with a partner who is insecure and has trust issues. "No one wants to be in abusive and draining relationship," she added in her Instagram story post in 2019. [65] Shatta Wale and his girlfriend, Maali announced the arrival of their first child, baby girl. They make their relationship public in 2023 after sharing photos and videos of moving out together on severally occasions. This is Shatta wale fourth child but his first with Maali. [66] [67]

Discography

Albums

Singles

YearTitleAlbumRef.
2016AromaCurrency Year Mixtape [76]
2016Like YouAfter the Storm [77]
2015RealityUnknown [78]
2016Kill Dem with PrayersUnknown [79]
2016KakaiUnknown [80]
2016LongtimeAfter the Storm [81]
2016Dancehall King (Part 2)After The Storm [82]
2017HatersUnknown [83]
2017Affi Di MoneyUnknown [84]
2017Shame On YouUnknown [85]
2017DisasterAfrican Takeover [86]
2017PatorankingAfrican Takeover [87]
2018ZylofonUnknown [88]
2018True BelieverUnknown [89]
2018Ego Taya DemUnknown [90]
2018StormUnknown [91]
2018ShitoUnknown [92]
2018PerformerUnknown
2018Thunder FireUnknown [93]
2018Don't Baby My babyReign
2018Bend OverReign [94]
2018SqueezeReign
2018I RegretReign
2018If i SeeReign
2018Give Dem SomethingReign
2018CrazyReign
2018AmountReign
2018WondersReign
2018RosalindaReign
2018Sister SisterReign
2018Mama StoriesReign
2018GringoReign
2018My Mind Is Made UpReign
2018CaesarReign
2018ExodusReign
2018One Way StyleReign
2018My LevelUnknown
2019Shatta with 9 (feat. 9TYZ)Unknown
2019Packaging (feat. Medikal)Unknown
2019Run 4 yuh lifeUnknown
2019No LookUnknown [95]
2019Weather ForecastUnknown [96]
2019I Hate NonsenseUnknown [97]
2019BorjorUnknown [98]
2020Miss MoneyUnknown [99]
2020Ahodwo Las Vegas ft Kofi Jamar, Amerado, Ypee, Kweku Flick, King Paluta, Phrimpong & PhaizeUnknown [100]
2020Party with the Stars (Feat. Munga Honorable, Tifa)Unknown [101]
2022Born CreyUnknown [102]
2022Bess Lyf ft JupitarUnknown [103]
2022Fear MiUnknown [104]
2022On GodUnknown [105]
2022ShoulderUnknown [106]
2022HunterUnknown [107]
20242024Unknown [108]
2024DesignerUnknown [109]
2024Who sayUnknown [110]
2024Blessings ft Amerado SAFA [111]

Videography

YearTitleDirectorRef.
2020Hajia Bintu (feat. Ara B & Captan)Shatta Wale & PKMI [112]
2019IslandYaw Skyface [113]
2019Crazysesan
201My levelSesan [114]
2018 Gringo Sesan [115]
2018Bullet ProofSesan [116]
2017Nobody Go TalkRex [117]
2017Life ChangerRex [118]
2017WaittiWill Drey [119]
2017AyooSire Chopperson [120]
2017Taking OverSire Chopperson [121]
2016Shatta StoryMexx Studio [122]
2016Krom Aye Shi (Town Make Hot)Lex MacCarthy [123]
2016Too SweetWill Drey [124]
2016Story to TellPrince Dovlo [125]
2016Too Much ChemicalPrince Dovlo [126]
2016Kill Dem with PrayersLex MacCarthy [127]
2016KakaiXpress Philms
2016Baby (Chop Kiss)Lex MacCarthy [128]
2013Every Body Like My TinPressPlay Vidz48
2015Gather AroundLex MacCarthy49

Filmography

YearTitleRoleRef.
2016Shattered Lives [129]
2014Never Say Never [130]
2018"The Trial of Shatta Wale(Kejetia Vs Makola)"Shatta Wale
2023Serwaa [131]

Awards and nominations

In 2014, Shatta Wale was nominated for the Maiden GN Bank Awards [132] [133] as the People's Choice Male Musician of the year. [134]

YearEventPrizeRecipientResultReference
2013 Ghana Music Awards Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year – Shatta CityShatta WaleNominated [135] [136]
2014 Channel O Music Video Awards Most Gifted Ragga Dancehall Video"Everybody Likes My Ting"Nominated [137] [138]
4Syte TV Music Video AwardsBest Reggae/Dancehall VideoWon [139]
Most Popular VideoWon
2014 Nigeria Entertainment Awards African Artiste of the YearWon [140]
African Muzik Magazine AwardsBest Male West AfricaNominated [141]
Best Dancehall ArtisteNominated
Ghana Music AwardsArtiste of the YearWon [142]
Best Collaboration of the Year"Hot Cake"
Pope Skinny feat. Shatta Wale
Nominated
Reggae/Dancehall Song of the YearNominated
"Fever"
D2 feat. Shatta Wale
Nominated
"Dancehall King"Won
Nigerian Entertainment AwardsAfrican Artiste of the YearWon [143]
BASS AwardsBest Performer of the YearWon [144] [145]
Best Collaboration of the yearD2 ft. Shatta Wale – "Fever"Nominated
Shatta Wale ft. D Black – "Ina the Party"Nominated
Best Video Dancehall"Like My Thing"Won
Dancehall Artiste of the YearShatta Wale – "Enter the Net"Won
International Reggae and World Music AwardsBest New EntertainerShatta WaleWon [146]
Jigwe AwardsJigwe Musician of the YearShatta WaleWon [147]
Ghana DJ AwardsDJ's Song of the YearShatta Wale – Dancehall KingWon [148]
2015African Entertainment AwardsBest African Reggae / Dancehall ArtisteShatta WaleNominated [149] [150]
African Muzik Magazine AwardsBest Dancehall ArtisteShatta WaleNominated [151] [152] [153] [154] [155]
Swish HQ UK AwardsBest SongShatta Wale & Sonni BaliNominated [156] [157]
International Reggae and World Music AwardsBest Music Video – You Can't Touch MeShatta WaleNominated [158]
3G AwardsPublisher's Choice AwardShatta WaleWon [159]
MOBO AwardsBest African ActShatta WaleNominated [160] [161]
GN Bank AwardsPeople's Choice Male MusicianShatta WaleWon [162]
2016Blogging and Social Media AwardsArtiste with the Best Social Media PresenceShatta WaleWon [163]
Golden Movie Awards AfricaGolden DiscoveryShatta WaleWon [164] [165]
Africa Europe DJ Awards (Italy)Best Song of the Year – KakaiShatta WaleWon [166]
Nigeria Entertainment AwardsAfrican Male Artiste of the YearShatta WaleWon [167] [168] [169]
Afrimma AwardsDancehall Artiste of the YearShatta WaleWon [170] [171] [172]
Africa Youth Choice AwardsArtiste of the YearShatta WaleNominated [173] [174]
City People Entertainment AwardsGhana Musician of the Year Award – MaleShatta WaleWon [175]
Africa Entertainment Awards – USBest Dancehall ArtisteShatta waleWon [176] [177]
International Reggae and World Music AwardsBest African Song/Entertainer – Chop KissShatta waleWon [178] [179]
International Reggae and World Music AwardsBest Music Video -Chop KissShatta WaleNominated [178] [179]
Ghana Kids Choice AwardsBest Dancehall Icon of the YearShatta WaleWon [180] [181]
African Royal AwardsBest International ActShatta WaleWon [182]
Ghana DJ AwardsDJ's Song of the Year – KakaiShatta WaleWon [183] [184]
African Entertainment Legends AwardsAfrican Dancehall Act of the YearShatta WaleNominated [185] [186]
Ghana Music Awards UKMusic Producer of the YearShatta Wale (Da Maker)Won [187]
Ghana Music Awards UKMost Popular Song – KakaiShatta WaleWon [187]
Most Popular Song – Chop KissNominated
Reggae / Dancehall Song of the Year – KakaiNominated
Reggae / Dancehall Song of the Year – Hol' ItNominated
Reggae / Dancehall Artiste of the YearWon
Album of the YearAfter the Storm – Shatta WaleNominated
Artiste of the YearShatta WaleNominated
Ghana Music Awards UK 2018Raggae/Dancehall song of the YearShatta WaleNominated [188]
WatsUp African Music Video AwardsBest West African VideoChop Kiss – Shatta WaleNominated [189]
WatsUp African Music Video AwardsBest African Male VideoChop Kiss – Shatta WaleNominated [189]
WatsUp African Music Video AwardsBest African PerformanceAfter The Storm – Shatta WaleNominated [189]
WatsUp African Music Video AwardsBest African Reggae/Dancehall VideoChop Kiss – Shatta WaleWon [189]
4Syte Music Video AwardsBest Reggae/Dancehall VideoShatta WaleWon [190] [191]
4Syte Music Video AwardsMost Popular VideoShatta WaleNominated
4Syte Music Video AwardsBest Directed VideoShatta WaleNominated
4Syte Music Video AwardsBest Story Line VideoShatta WaleNominated
4Syte Music Video AwardsBest Male VideoShatta WaleNominated
4Syte Music Video AwardsMost Influential ArtisteShatta WaleWon
Ghana Peace AwardsArt for Peace of the YearShatta WaleWon [192]
muzato emmerson Music AwardsPeople Choice of the YearShatta WaleWon [192]
Africa Youth AwardsMusician of the YearShatta WaleNominated [193]
Jigwe AwardsJigwe Musician of the YearShatta WaleNominated [194] [195]
2017Ghana Music HonoursBest ProducerShatta WaleWon [196]
Ghana Music HonoursPeople's Choice AwardShatta WaleWon [197]
Ghana Naija Showbiz AwardsBest Male ActShatta WaleWon [198] [199]
Ghana Entertainment Awards USABest SongShatta Wale-KakaiWon [200] [201]
EMY Africa AwardsMan of the Year – EntertainmentShatta WaleNominated [202]
Ghana Entertainment Awards USABest EntertainerShatta WaleWon [201] [200]
African Pride AwardsArtiste of the YearShatta WaleWon [203] [204]
Ghana Events AwardsBest Event Set UpShatta Wale (After the Storm Concert)Won [205] [206]
Ghana Music Awards UKAfro Beats Artiste of the YearShatta WaleWon [207] [208]
Ghana Music Awards UKCollaboration of the YearShatta Wale ft Addi sef, Captan & Joint 77Won [207] [208]
Ghana Music Awards UKArtiste of the YearShatta WaleWon [207] [208]
Ghana Music Awards UKAfro Pop Artiste of the YearShatta WaleWon [207] [208]
Ghana Music Awards UKReggae/Dancehall Artiste of the YearShatta WaleWon [207] [208]
Eastern Music AwardsMost Influential Artiste of the YearShatta WaleWon [209]
African Entertainment Awards (US)Best Dancehall ArtisteShatta WaleWon [210]
People's Celebrity AwardsFavourite Male MusicianShatta WaleWon [211]
Ultimate People's CelebrityShatta WaleWon [211]
4Syte Music Video AwardsMost Popular VideoShatta Wale- Taking OverWon [212]
Soundcity MVP Awards Festival Best Male MVPShatta WaleNominated [213]
African Artiste of the YearShatta WaleNominated [213]
Digital Artiste of the YearHimselfNominated [213]
2018 3 Music Awards Song of the YearAyooWon [214]
Song Writer of the YearShatta WaleWon [214]
Facebook Star of the YearShatta WaleWon [214]
Male Act of the YearShatta WaleWon [214]
Ghana Music Awards Best Collaboration of the YearTaking OverWon [214]
Dancehall Artiste of the YearShatta WaleNominated [214]
Dancehall Song of the YearDem ConfuseNominated [214]
Hiplife Song of the YearAyooNominated [214]
Song of the YearTaking OverNominated [214]
African Entertainment Awards (US)Best Dancehall ActShatta WaleWon [215]
Ghana Entertainment Awards (US)Best SongTaking OverWon [214]
Best CollaborationTaking OverWon
Best EntertainerShatta WaleWon
Best Reggae/Dancehall ActShatta WaleNominated
2019Ugandan Music Excellence AwardsBest African Music VideoShatta WaleWon [216]
3 Music Awards Viral Song of the YearShatta Wale-GringoWon [217] [218]
Highlife Song of the YearShatta WaleNominated
Reggae Dancehall Song of the YearShatta Wale-GringoWon
Digital Artiste of the YearShatta WaleWon
Fan Army of the YearShatta movement-Shatta WaleWon
Reggae Dancehall Act of the YearShatta WaleWon
Music Video of the YearShatta Wale-GringoWon
Album of the YearShatta Wale-Reign AlbumNominated
Song of the YearShatta Wale-My LevelWon
Male Act of the YearShatta WaleWon
2019 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards Artiste of the YearShatta WalePending [219]
Highlife Song of the YearShatta Wale-My LevelWon
Reggae Dancehall Song of the YearShatta Wale-GringoWon
Afro Pop Song of the YearShatta Wale – Thunder Fire feat SM MilitantsNominated
Reggae Dancehall Artiste of the YearShatta WaleNominated
Best Video of the YearShatta Wale – Gringo (Dir Sesan)Nominated
Vodafone Most Popular Song of the YearShatta Wale-My LevelPending
Album of the YearShatta Wale-Reign AlbumNominated
Best African CollaborationShatta Wale ft OlamideNominated
Artiste of the DecadeShatta WaleNominated
Ghana Music Awards UKReggae Dancehall Artist of the YearHimselfWon [220]
Popular Song of the Year"My Level"Won

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Derrick Sarfo Kantanka,, best known as Amerado, is a Ghanaian musician and songwriter from Kumasi. He is the curator of Yeete Nsem, Ghana's first news casting rap series.

<span class="mw-page-title-main">Ephraimbeatz</span> Ghanaian music producer and singer

Ephraim Churchill Gakpetor better known as Ephraimbeatz / Ephraimmusiq, is a Ghanaian record producer, singer and songwriter who specializes in Afro-pop, Hip hop, Afrobeats, R&B, Hiplife, Fuji and Highlife. He has worked with top artists like Reggie 'n' Bollie, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Ruff n Smooth, Shatta Wale, Dr Cryme, Pat Thomas, VIP, Nero X and others.

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