Shatta Wale

Shatta Wale’s Diagnosis Of Ghana’s Ailing Music Industry

Shatta Wale’s Diagnosis Of Ghana’s Ailing Music Industry

Dancehall King, Shatta Wale has diagnosed what he says are the challenges hindering the growth of Ghana’s music industry. In a lengthy post on Facebook, Shatta said the challenges that hinder the industry’s growth and global recognition includes lack of unity and stakeholders’ unwillingness to offer necessary support. He attributed these hurdles to a lack of supportive policies, inadequate infrastructure and limited resources, lack of investments and sponsorships. In his opinion, the aforementioned challenges can be addressed through advocacy for crucial reforms in the creative arts space. He said regulatory frameworks overseeing their works needs to be improved, and the…
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Let’s Put In Effort To Ensure Our Music Is Heard Globally – Shatta Wale

Let’s Put In Effort To Ensure Our Music Is Heard Globally – Shatta Wale

Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has expressed worry over the challenges plaquing the Ghanaian music industry. On his Facebook page, he writes that lack of appropriate policies among other things, has contributed to the current state of the Ghanaian music industry. "It is clear that the lack of conducive policies, infrastructure, and resources have hindered our growth and potential on the international stage. We must urgently address this by improving regulatory frameworks, investing in modern infrastructure, and strengthening intellectual property rights and licensing. To make things better, he has suggested a concerted effort by industry stakeholders to effect desired changes…
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Creation Africa Ghana: Shatta Wale Lauds French Embassy For Move To Support Creatives

Creation Africa Ghana: Shatta Wale Lauds French Embassy For Move To Support Creatives

Dancehall king Shatta, Wale has extended his appreciation to the French Embassy in Ghana for its initiative to support young creatives in the arts sector. He lauded the Embassy’s move, emphasizing the significant impact it would have on the industry. Shatta Wale also acknowledged the longstanding efforts of young artistes who have advocated for such support. In recent times, Ghanaian creatives have called on the government and stakeholders to address the challenges they are facing including lack of sponsorship and investments, lack of infrastructure and befitting royalties. https://twitter.com/shattawalegh/status/1724184690389619102?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1724184690389619102%7Ctwgr%5Ef110436da1f49b36d522ff293dd94aae06e82e42%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fcreation-africa-ghana-shatta-wale-lauds-french-embassy-for-move-to-support-creatives%2F In view of this, the Embassy has launched the ‘Creation Africa Ghana’…
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Shatta Wale Cancels November 4 Wolverhampton Concert

Shatta Wale Cancels November 4 Wolverhampton Concert

Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale has regrettably announced the cancellation of his much-anticipated concert in Wolverhampton, England, scheduled for November 4. The decision comes after promoters failed to meet the financial demands set by the celebrated artiste. A statement released by Shatta Movement Records on Tuesday, October 31 offered sincere apologies to fans who were eagerly looking forward to the concert. They also assured ticket holders of full refund. Below is the full statement     Source: Adomonline
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I’ll Never Prophesy About Shatta Wale, Okyeame Kwame, And Fameye – Nigel Gaisie Explains

I’ll Never Prophesy About Shatta Wale, Okyeame Kwame, And Fameye – Nigel Gaisie Explains

The founder of True Word Prophetic Fire Ministries (Grace Chapel), Prophet Nigel Gaisie has disclosed that there are some musicians in Ghana that he will never prophesy about them no matter how pressing the situation is. He stated that the said musicians include Shatta Wale, Okyeame Kwame, and Fameye and cited the fact that the attacks directed at him when he prophesies about them are a major reason for his decision. The prophet indicated that Shatta Wale in particular is mostly fond of attacking him when he discloses a prophecy about him in the general public. He noted that before Shatta Wale became famous in the music industry,…
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Taabea GMA UK 2023: Alordia Confirms £80,000 Fee To Shatta Wale

Taabea GMA UK 2023: Alordia Confirms £80,000 Fee To Shatta Wale

The Chief Executive Officer of the Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK, Eric Nii Tetteh, popularly known as Alordia, has confirmed that he paid Shatta Wale £80,000 as performance fee for this year’s award ceremony. He made this confirmation while speaking to Kwame Dadzie on Joy FM’s Twitter (X) Spaces show dubbed ‘Joy Entertainment Unpacked’ on Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Asked if Shatta Wale named the correct amount of money he paid to him, Alordia answered in the affirmative. “He mentioned it. Yes, he mentioned it,” he said. The amount raised a lot of hackles as some doubted the organisers could afford it.…
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Shatta Wale Showers Unemployed Man Who Returned GH¢100K To Its Owner With Gifts

Shatta Wale Showers Unemployed Man Who Returned GH¢100K To Its Owner With Gifts

Celebrated Ghanaian reggae/dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr. popularly known as Shatta Wale has expressed his admiration for an unemployed man who returned over GH¢100,000 to its owner. Dela Anim found the cash when he picked a taxi at Nima to Abossey Okai in Accra. Without telling the taxi driver, he brought the money toAdom FM studios to help him find the owner. Aside the money, Dela said he found a key, list, and an ID card in the bag, which he believes will help identify the rightful owner. Asked why he did not keep the money given the…
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‘Happiness Is Free, Find Your Own’ – Shatta Wale Advises As He Makes His Face Up

‘Happiness Is Free, Find Your Own’ – Shatta Wale Advises As He Makes His Face Up

Social media was abuzz once again after Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale captured attention with yet another of his antics. Shatta Wale made his appearance on TikTok Live for the first time after the just-concluded Ghana Music Awards UK 2023, where he delivered an electrifying performance and clinched all five awards he was nominated for. However, his live appearance took an unexpected turn that left many in shock. Shatta Wale promptly started applying makeup to his face. In a hilarious video, he attempted to apply mascara, eyeshadow, foundation, and other makeup accessories to his face, albeit with limited success, all while engaging with his fans. In…
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Shatta Wale Wins GMA UK Artiste Of The Year

Shatta Wale Wins GMA UK Artiste Of The Year

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has emerged as the ultimate winner for the highly-coveted Artiste of the Year award at the Ghana Music Awards UK. The ceremony, which took place at the Royal Regency in London on Saturday, October 7, 2023, was attended by music enthusiasts, fellow artistes, and industry insiders. Shatta Wale triumphed over a formidable lineup of nominees, including Black Sherif, Piesie Esther, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and King Promise. The Ghana Music Awards UK Artiste of the Year accolade acknowledges the exceptional contributions of the ultimate winner to the music industry during the reviewed year, and the  ‘I Know…
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Shatta Wale Thanks Stonebwoy For Promoting His December Concert

Shatta Wale Thanks Stonebwoy For Promoting His December Concert

Dancehall musician, Shatta Wale has shown gratitude to Stonebwoy for setting a date for his concert two days to his Freedom Wave Concert, scheduled for December 25, 2023. According to him, the controversy has given his show the needed publicity on social media. This was after Stonebwoy announced December 22 as date for his December concert on his Instagram page. The Into the Future hitmaker, announcing his concert explained that he is set to hold a three-themed concert comprising “ASHAIMAN TO THE WORLD FESTIVAL + 5TH DIMENSION HOME COMING + BHIM CONCERT” at the Accra Sports Stadium on 22nd December respectively. https://twitter.com/stonebwoy/status/1702689736723255594?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1702689736723255594%7Ctwgr%5E6dd301591a96365b33216f6d17dfb4db2c6e44a1%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fshatta-wale-thanks-stonebwoy-for-promoting-his-december-concert%2F…
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