Shatta Wale, whose real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah Junior is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist known for his multiple hit songs and reinvention of the music genre. Read also: Fun Facts About Nigerian Singer, Yemi Alade
He was born on October 17, 1984, in Accra, Ghana. Shatta Wale initially used the stage name “Bandana” and later rebranded to “Shatta Wale.”
He is a pioneer of the dancehall genre in Ghana and has achieved significant success in the music industry, earning numerous awards and recognition for his work.
Shatta Wale is also known for his versatility, seamlessly transitioning between dancehall and reggae music. Additionally, he has ventured into acting and is considered a corporate mogul and family man. Read also: Checkout Some Fun Facts About Jada Pollock
Shatta Wale has won several awards throughout his career. Some of his notable awards include:
Best Virtual Entertainer of the Year at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA) in 2021.
Artiste of the Year at the 2023 Ghana Music Awards UK, where he also won the Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year award.
Artiste of the Year at the Ghana Music Awards UK in 2017.
Golden Discovery at the 2016 Golden Movie Awards.