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 nomination.
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.
What are some of Shatta Wale’s top songs?
A few of Wale’s top songs are as follows:
Baby Chop Kiss, Adole, Cash Out, Walk Pon Dem, Sorry, Grade 1, JJC, Did My Time, Born Great, For Where, Be Afraid, Cold Store, Unicorn
What are some of Shatta Wale’s accolades, awards, and nominations?
A few of the awards and accolades he received are as follows:
Best African Reggae/ Dancehall Artiste – 2014 By African Entertainment Awards
DJ’s Song of the Year – 2014 By Ghana DJ Awards
Best Dancehall Artiste – 2015 By African Muzik Magizine Awards
Best Song – 2015 By Swis HQ UK Awards
On July 8, 2017, Worcester Mayor Joseph Petty honored Shatta Wale with the Key to the City.
Wale received an honored award for his contribution to reggae in Ghana at the 37th Annual Chicago Music Awards (CMA), held in conjunction with the 36th International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA) on March 18, 2018.
Source: www.ghgossip.com
