Shatta Wale born as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. (born October 17, 1984) is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall musician. Shatta Wale, originally Bandana, is his stage name. His most well-known tracks include “Dancehall King,” “My Level,” and “We Taking Over.” He is also renowned for the song “Already” from Beyoncé’s Black Is King, which featured Major Lazer.
His single “Dancehall King” awarded him Artiste of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in 2014. Wale is also an actress who has acted in films such as Never Say Never, The Trial of Shatta Wale, and Shattered Lives. Wale’s 2004 single “Moko Hoo” received a Ghana Music Award nominati on.
Who is Shatta Wale?
Shatta Wale, birthed as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. was born on 17 October 1984 in Accra, Ghana at the Police Hospital to Charles Nii Armah Mensah Snr and Elsie Evelyn Avemegah. His father is a politician, businessman, and lawyer.
Shatta Wale attended the Seven Great Princes Academy in Dansoman, an Accra suburb, where he exhibited an aptitude for the arts and starred in the National Theatre of Ghana’s popular drama series, By the Fireside. He then continued his schooling at Winneba Secondary School, where he completed his second cycle. He began his early music career under the alias Doggy, a name he adopted in honor of his favorite DanceHall singer at the time, Yoggy Doggy.
How old is Shatta Wale?
Wale is currently 39 years old.
What is Shatta Wale’s career?
After graduating from high school, Shatta Wale changed his name to “Bandana” and recorded the smash single “Bandana from Ghana.” In 2004, the song created huge ripples in the Ghanaian music business.
Shatta Wale’s unexpected rise to the occasion occurred at the 2013 VGMA awards when he screamed lyrical insults at the VGMA because he claimed they stole him of the Dancehall Artist of the Year title, which he said was given to a female Dancehall musician named “Kaakie.” Despite the song’s obscene lyrics, it was widely anticipated by the media, resulting in his artistic breakthrough.
Dancehall King took the airwaves by surprise with his best song hit in 2013. Shatta Wale’s musical money is primarily produced from the hosting of performances that draw thousands of Ghanaian youngsters.
Shatta Wale asked not to be nominated for the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards in 2015, despite the fact that 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 previous year: because of an im
Shatta Wale’s efforts in 2014 earned him a nomination for the inaugural and extremely coveted GN Bank Awards as People’s Choice Male Musician of the Year.
What are Shatta Wale’s endorsements?
Wale was named a brand ambassador for Guinness Ghana Breweries in 2014, as well as Rush Energy Drink’s marketing ambassador.
Kasapreko Company, producers of many alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Ghana, announced Wale as their newest Storm Energy Drink brand ambassador in September 2017.
Shatta Wale became the brand ambassador for Boss Baker Beef Roll on November 17, 2017. On Wednesday, September 11, 2019, Infinix Ghana, a smartphone firm, announced Shatta Wale as its Brand Ambassador.
What is Shatta Wale’s net worth?
The Dancehall legend is estimated to be worth a whopping $10 Million Dollars and it keeps on increasing.
Source: www.ghgossip.com
