See also. Advertisement. [7] Wale's 2004 recording "Moko Hoo" was nominated for a Ghana Music Award. Shatta Wale changed his name to "Bandana" after senior high school and released the hit track "Bandana from Ghana". The biography on Shatta Michy. and Elsie Evelyn Avemega h. Aside from singing, Shatta is also a renowned Songwriter, Record Producer, and Sound Engineer. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Throughout the ages Kenya has produced incredible radio presenters, for instance, we have Jacob Maunda, this is Kenya's best radio presenter of all times, he is popular as Shatta Bway, he works on a show dubbed "Waks Tikitaka" at radio citizen alongside Anne alias Q-tee the girl child and Dj Rambo. Infinix Ghana, a smartphone company, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, announced Shatta Wale as its Brand Ambassador[31], In October 2021, Shatta Wale allegedly created a hoax that he was shot and was receiving treatments. His dad, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Sr, is a politician, entrepreneur, and lawyer from Accra as well as the Volta Region of Ghana. , Mozambique has positioned itself as the distant member of the Lusophone African countries in terms of musical prominence, usually closer to the Swahili epicenter, or in the case of rock and electronic music, South Africa. 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Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. 73. Eugene Nyavor is the Founding Editor at Gh Links. [22], Mayor of Worcester, Joseph Petty, presented Shatta Wale with the Key to the City on 8 July 2017. by Shatta Wale)", "New Music Shatta Wale Affi Di Money (Prod. Shatta Wales rise to fame occurred in 2013 VGMAs, award after releasing a diss track for the organizers of the Ghana Music Awards titled Me Need No Awards because he alleged the organizers robbed him, the Dancehall Artiste of the Year to female Dancehall Artiste Kaakie. News ), Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. He made this request because of the pending court case with the organizers of the awards, Charter House Productions Limited for making defamatory comments against the CEO of Charter House in a video he uploaded in his social media account. If you can write very well and want to make a living writing online, click HERE! His real name is Charles Nii Armah Mensah but he is popularly known by his stage name Shatta Wale, is a Ghanaian-born producer and reggae-dancehallmusician. Shatta was born on 17 October 1984 to Charles Mensah Snr. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. He released other songs like No Problem and Obaa Yaa after Moko Hoo. Zouglou has always been political, but every society changes very quickly, and few artists can keep up with those changes while maintaining a reflective but ultimately positive approach. His greatest song hit in 2013, Dancehall king took the airwaves by surprise. #TeachingTuesday.. @shatta_bway @AQtee @Deejayrambo1 The concert was organized to bring hope to Ghanaians and his global audience at large during the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. document.getElementById( "ak_js" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); You have entered an incorrect email address! Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. and Elsie Evelyn Avemegah. Eugene Nyavor Kuja hapa #ClubTribeka tuchachishe mpaka che! If you see something that doesnt look right, email us at [emailprotected]. Other Works | Publicity Listings | Official Sites. @shatta_bway Shatta Wale revealed that he didn't enjoy motherly love and care at the early stages of his life because of a pastor that caused a separation between his parents. @shatta_bway Shatta Wale's sudden rise to the occasion happened at the 2013 VGMA awards when he threw lyrical insults to VGMA because he proclaimed they robbed him of the Dancehall artist of the year to a female Dancehall artist "Kaakie". Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. Join Facebook to connect with Shatta Bony and others you may know. Champez is quite an impressive showing for Jones, the sort of comeback single every veteran rapper dreams of, and a true contender for Kenyan song of the year. Shatta Wale had his education at Seven Great Princes Academy (SGPA), aprivate educational institution located at Dansoman, a suburb in Accra. He is well known for his song "Dance hall King", which led to winning the Artiste of the Year at 2014 edition of the Ghana Music Awards. Shatta was born on 17 October 1984 to Charles Mensah Snr. Shatta Wale is also well known for his philanthropic endeavors. But what I liked the . More. 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[14] He then continued to the Winneba Secondary School where he obtained his second cycle education.He started his young music career with borrowed name and identity-Doggy- a name he took in reverence of his favourite DanceHall artiste at the time- Yoggy Doggy.[15]. The concert was organized to bring hope to Ghanaians and his global audience at large during the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. #PayStarlets, Ever Faithful Jah guide and protect you.. [16], 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). He continued to Winneba Secondary School, where he had his senior high school education. Charles Nii Armah Mensah as he is officially known was born on October 17, 1984. He has also won multiple awards, including the 2015 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards for his best known single '. Stage name: Shatta Wale Date of birth: 17th October 1984 Age: 36 Years (2020) Place of birth: Accra, Ghana Residence: Accra, Ghana Parents: Charles Nii Armah Mensah Sr, Elsie Evelyn Avemegah Nationality: Ghanaian Education: Winneba Secondary School Relationship status: Engaged to Shatta Michy Occupation: Singer, songwriter, director, actor If the content contained herein violates any of your rights, including those of copyright, and/or violates any the above mentioned factors, you are requested to immediately notify us using via the following email address operanews-external(at)opera.com and/or report the article using the available reporting functionality built into our Platform. All Rights Reserved. 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Before you leave, also check out the biography and net worth of, We give you the best daily information on news, technology, lifestyle, career, health tips, agriculture, business and entertainment. If not do you believe thats a correct representation of the youth in this country? Shatta Wale was born in Accra,the Greater region of Ghana on 17 October 1984 to Charles Nii Armah Mensah Snr, his father and Elsie Evelyn Avemegah, his mother. He made a record-setting as a dancehall artist to have won 8 awards at the 2019 3 Music Awards ceremony. @SelectorRash Shatta Wale gives credit to the likes of the late Terry Bonchaka and Yoggy Doggy for nurturing him and motivating him when he began his dancehall journey. But unlike the West, this distinction is not as clear-cut, and in certain countries, the story is way more complicated. Radio Citizen 106.7 Shatta Wale net worth is $6.2 million. Then he changed to Bandana- a name that shot him to fame after a single hit track. 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 held on Monday April 13, 2020. [17], He was the first Ghanaian to organize a digital concert on YouTube which was dubbed the Faith Concert. #WaksTikiTaka [23], 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). by Shatta Wale)", "New Music Shatta Wale Dancehall King (Part 2) (Prod. Any/all written content and images displayed are provided by the blogger/author, appear herein as submitted by the blogger/author and are unedited by Opera News. Shatta Wale is one of the richest singers in Africa. [35][36][37] On Tuesday, 26 October 2021, Shatta Wale was granted a GH100,000 self-recognizance bail at today's hearing. Wale also won Best New Entertainer at International Reggae and World Music Awards 2014 and Jigwe Musician of the Year at 2014 Jigwe Awards and DJs Song of the Year at 2014 Ghana DJ Awards. His quiver voice magically projected. , Indcis succeeds where many other romantic afro-r&b tunes fail. The song also has a certain charm, that completely peaks when Melony enters the stage for the second verse. Its mostly a combination of trap and mbalax music, with guitar licks that go crazy throughout the song, but its in the production where stuff goes truly wild. by Shawers)", "Shatta Wale Disaster (Prod. Its just charming. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. He holds Radio program, Waks Tikitaka. @AQtee @Deejayrambo1 @GeorginaNjogu @RadioCitizenFM, Teachings Tuesday ndani ya WaksTikiTaka Leta quote yako na big up, @KenyaPower_Care What's happening at Parklands Wambugu Grove no lights since yesterday, Watu Nguyaz si ni Leo!!!!! The multiple hit-maker has also been featured in Shattered Lives along with Bisa Kdei and Majid Michel. All of this happens on top of a smooth, versatile beat that takes the i-II progression and plays it in a Phrygian feel, going from subdued to explosive according to the verses needs. In January 2014 Shatta Wale was one of the hundreds of Ghanaians that welcomed the Queens Baton Relay, which was on a tour of some Commonwealth countries, ahead of the games in August 2014. Zinashika hapa kwenye By EastAfricanews (self media writer) | 2 years ago. Jacob Maunda,mostly known as Shatta Bway, is Radio Citizens Raggae presenter along Anne,Q-tee and Dj Rambo. by M.O.G) |", "Shatta Wale Ego Taya Dem (Prod By Willis Beatz) |", "Shatta Wale Storm (Prod. Apart from Waks Tikitaka Shatta Bway hosts a show at Hot 96 dubbed "hot happy hour", he also . All of these elements come together for a very promising banger. After the sudden fame,Bandana went missing from the Ghana music circus to reappear in 2009 asShatta Wale. Its very interesting how a new generation of East African rappers and artists are trying new ways of incorporating rhythmic flows, melodic sensibilities, and styles from all over the world into the Swahili language diction and natural sense of rhythm. Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, (born 17 October 1984) is a reggae-dancehall artist who hails from Ghana. History See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. voice over artist He is the first Ghanaian to organize a digital concert on YouTube which was dubbed the Faith Concert. If you can write very well and want to make a living writing online, click. Wale is also an actor who appeared in the films Never Say Never[5], The trial of Shatta Wale[6] and Shattered Lives. @Deejayrambo1 Shatta Wale's hard work in 2014, got him nominated for the maiden and highly prestigious GN Bank Awards as the Peoples Choice Male Musician of the year. During his days atSGPA,Charles he demonstrated an affinity for arts and acted in a popular drama series, By the Fireside, at the National Theatre of Ghana. He began his musical career at Winneba Secondary School where he learned to play keyboard and other music activities in the music class department. He takes over and goes wild in the final verse, where we can hear a pretty killer Nicki-gone-Shabba impression. The biography on Shatta Wale. #WaksTikiTaka Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., (born 17 October 1984)[1] is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist. 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. He starred in the movie Never Say Never featuring Charles Kofi Bucknor, Edward Kufuor, and Paulina Oduro. Shatta Wale Biography| Shatta Wale Real Name; He is originally Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr as he takes after his father who is Nii Armah Mensah Snr. @MunaiGenerali, Mood hapa #ClubTribeka iko irie kama kuja na mbogi yako yote ju ni #WaksTikiTakaAtTribeka On his return, he started a new career which largely bothers on dance hall in a Jamaican style of production in Nima, a small community in Accra, Ghana. For example, in Zimbabwe, Amapiano, afro beats, and rap coexist with Gospel music, which has transcended its peak in previous decades and remains a commercial force. His father is a popular politician, businessman and legal practitioner. But what I liked the most is the use of certain loops and samples, like the ohhs and ahhs that sound like they came from a disco or R&B song of the 80s, and a guitar lick that feels suspiciously like an inverted version of the Could You Be Loved riff. See More, Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. Rambos beat helps a lot though, as the bass and snare combination honors the song title, always with an aqueous, sticky quality. He also has numerous endorsement deals with several brands likeGuinness Ghana Breweries, Rush Energy Drink,Storm Energy Drink,Boss Baker Beef Roll andInfinix Ghana. He was also named the 38th Most Influential Ghanaian by E-TV Ghana in 2015 in their annual survey of influential people in Ghana. #WaksTikiTaka. Shatta Wales After The Storm album launch which was held at the Black Star Square in Accra Ghana on April 29, 2016. Popular music in Africa, like everywhere else, has specific stages in its history, and every generation has its set of genres that take over the mainstream at certain moments. He is known by his stage name Shatta Wale, formerly Bandana. 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In 2019 he also had a collaboration with Beyonc titled Already on her album The Lion King: The Gift which was nominated at the Grammy Awards. Bomboclat hahahaha If you want to learn some 'She'ng',Waks Tikitaka is the place to be. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. His boomerang impact and laconic prayers has been felt with a large fan base from 10am-1 pm. February 28, 2018, 3:02 pm. The event attracted over sixty thousand people which he thrilled with countless songs. "Bounce" is a great example of this, as Venrick and Shatta Bway incorporate dancehall toasting, trap triplets, and reggaeton melodies into their flow, both finding ways of making it work. Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. Shatta Wale changed his name to "Bandana" after senior high school and released the hit track "Bandana from Ghana". Opera News furthermore does not condone the use of our platform for the purposes encouraging/endorsing hate speech, violation of human rights and/or utterances of a defamatory nature. He stated on a peace fm interview It was under their tutelage that they told me I was going to blow up and that my style is so unique.. , Ok, this is next-level avant-garde shit. Charles Nii Armah Mensah a.k.a Shatta Wale completed his high school education at Aguafo Secondary School and during that time he was known as Baby boy. Getting Started | Contributor Zone . He was ranked Most Influential Musician on social media in 2017. All and sundry mostly youth like his motivational pieces of his mind. Keep it locked. Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr known on stage as Shatta wale was born on October 17, 1984. We rely on your support to keep POW alive. He has won several awards including Best Reggae/Dancehall Video, Most Popular Video at 4Syte TV Music Video Awards. Opera News does not consent to nor does it condone the posting of any content that violates the rights (including the copyrights) of any third party, nor content that may malign, inter alia, any religion, ethnic group, organization, gender, company, or individual. Online magazine for Africans. News ), Opera News is a free to use platform and the views and opinions expressed herein are solely those of the author and do not represent, reflect or express the views of Opera News. by Shawers)", "New Music Shatta Wale Patoranking (Prod. @AQtee By Alexcavinns (self media writer) | 2 years ago. The host are very good at that anyway. [18][19] In 2014, Shatta Wale was unveiled as one of the brand ambassadors of Guinness Ghana Breweries along with other musicians like Reggie Rockstone, EL, and Fuse ODG for Made of Black campaign. He is fired by a dream of heroism and the vision of many new souls won for citizen radio through his efforts and enthusiasm. He mastered his art within a few years and he also traveled to Jamaica to learn more about dancehall. Mozambique has positioned itself as the distant member of the Lusophone African countries in terms of musical prominence, usually closer to the Swahili epicenter, or in the case of rock and electronic music, Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Google+ (Opens in new window), Afro Jams of the Week: September 10, 2021. He is popularly known as Shatta Wale or Bandana. 1,444. @OgalTina Before we continue, here's a quick rundown on Shatta Wale's profile and a few things you'd love to know about him: Shatta Wale Biography, Date Of Birth, Age, Early Life, Family And Education. Shatta Wale began his musical career during his high school days at Winneba Secondary School. Although Shatta Wale has multiple houses, not much is known about them. Shatta Wale was born in Accra,the Greater region of Ghana on 17 October 1984 to Charles Nii Armah Mensah Snr, his father and Elsie Evelyn Avemegah, his mother. Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. [29], On 17 November 2017, Shatta Wale signed a deal with Boss Baker Beef Roll as the brand ambassador. #WaksTikiTaka "A Shepherd speaking to his flock", Content created and supplied by: Alexcavinns (via Opera #TeachingsTuesday After the musical hiatus, he came back better and stronger after rebranding himself to Shatta Wale and released his song Dancehall King in 2013, a song that instantly became a hit. He holds Radio program, Waks Tikitaka. @Deejayrambo1, #PayStarlets hawa madame wameweza but hawashughulikiwi ki- maslahi na system @AMB_A_Mohammed Credited one of the midmorning show. This is also the case in the Ivory Coast. Zouglou music, which peaked in the 90s during a tumultuous political situation in the country, still has a space in the pop conversation and shares the spotlight with afrobeats, rap, and the ongoing domination of coup dcal. Biography. He has since then appeared on the chart every year. 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. In 2015, Shatta Wale featured Nigerian singer, Wale's songs were also receiving numerous international and African awards like MOBO, International Reggae & World Music Awards, and the Nigeria Entertainment Awards. In 2014, Wale was nominated for the Maiden GN Bank Awards as the Peoples Choice Male Musician of the year. He is not only one of the biggest African singers, but also among the few African artistes that have featuredAmerican singer,Beyonc Giselle Knowles-Carter in a song. This made him remain under his father's care and later ending up on the streets. @AQtee, Watu wa Manchester wanamaliza stress hapa #ClubTribeka ikiwa ni #WaksTikiTakaAtTribeka uko wapi mtu wangu? He later reported to the meeting and knelt before the IGP George Akuffo Dampare to ask for forgiveness.
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