Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. was born in Accra, Ghana at the Police Hospital on October 17, 1984. Not only did he change his name, he also changed his style of music to the Jamaican dancehall. By Alexcavinns (self media writer) | 2 years ago. His record and experience entitle him to greater attention. The same year, his song titled You Cant Touch Me was widely used for the Dancers Against Racism Campaign Worldwide. #WaksTikiTaka You're writing a. Shatta Bony is on Facebook. If you see something that doesnt look right, email us at [emailprotected]. The song was ditched out in an uncharitable manner enveloped in bitter lyrics. During Christmas festivities of 2014, Shatta Wale took the opportunity to visit the Korle-Bu Teaching Hospital Ghanas biggest hospital to donate generously to the Childrens Block worth Thousands of Ghanaian cedi while many Ghanaian celebrities were busy spending quality time with friends and family. Manchester can't draw na wakuje kututishia maisha nikama wameshinda league The presenters are known to be hard hitting journalists,always speaking the truth as it is. He was also unveiled as the brand ambassador for Storm Energy Drink. Mayor of Worcester, Joseph Petty, presented Shatta Wale with the Key to the City on 8 July 2017. 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. Munga Honorable, Tifa), "The Trial of Shatta Wale(Kejetia Vs Makola)", Reggae Dancehall Song of the Year Shatta City, Shatta Wale ft. D Black "Ina the Party", International Reggae and World Music Awards, Artiste with the Best Social Media Presence, Best African Song/Entertainer Chop Kiss, Reggae / Dancehall Song of the Year Kakai, Reggae / Dancehall Song of the Year Hol' It, Shatta Wale ft Addi sef, Captan & Joint 77, Shatta Wale Thunder Fire feat SM Militants, This page was last edited on 19 February 2023, at 10:49. [24], In 2014, Wale became a brand ambassador for Guinness Ghana Breweries. Shatta Wale began his musical career during his high school days at Winneba Secondary School. 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. He has since then appeared on the chart every year. 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. Content created and supplied by: EastAfricanews (via Opera @Deejayrambo1 Shatta Wale is also well known for his philanthropic endeavors. The show focuses on nurturing upcoming talents in the reggae world,entertaining fans with reggae hits,teaching and educating fans on both spiritual and worldly matters affecting the society today. [2][3] His best-known singles are "Dancehall King", "My level" and "We taking over" .He is also known for Already from Beyonc's Black is King Album which featured Major Lazer. 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. The album contains 22 lists of songs and it received generally positive reviews from music critics. 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. Jacob Maunda,mostly known as Shatta Bway, is Radio Citizens Raggae presenter along Anne ,Q-tee and Dj Rambo. 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. #WaksTikiTaka. #PayStarlets, Ever Faithful Jah guide and protect you.. He is usually know to talk as it is,with a stupendous energy and performance. Eugene Nyavor 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. Lesser performers would take a chill beat like this and flood it with melodramatic gestures and exaggerated melodicism, but Locko offers just enough to guide you through this story of relationship distrust. 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Sometimes you just cant help but marvel at someones true talent. by Salti)", "Shatta Wale Zylofon (Prod. The new Helio Beatz song Juliana is a perfect example; it takes the tumpa tumpa beat (with a little more prominence in the bass drum) and the melodic flair of kizomba, but it offers something unique, particularly in the way the guitar licks interact with the other elements in the beat. @Deejayrambo1 But unlike the West, this distinction is not as clear-cut, and in certain countries, the story is way more complicated. Shatta was born on 17 October 1984 to Charles Mensah Snr. Shatta Wale changed his name to "Bandana" after senior high school and released the hit track "Bandana from Ghana". 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Shatta Wale's dad introduced him to the Jamaican culture at a very early by playing Reggae records in the house. 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. Radio Citizen @ Royal Media Services instagram.com/p/B2wlaZJg0Ro/, Radio Citizen presenter/Deejay #WaksTikiTaka Monday to Friday 10:00am-1:00pm 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 See Tweets about #Shatta_Bway on Twitter. @SelectorRash He was ranked Most Influential Musician on social media in 2017. 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Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., (born 17 October 1984)[1] is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist. By DavidOmwoyo (self media writer) | 1 year ago, 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, Apart from Waks Tikitaka Shatta Bway hosts a show at Hot 96 dubbed "hot happy hour", he also entertains his devotees at Sunday midnight from 1 am to 5 am alongside DJ Rambo, Waks Tikitaka is the best listened to show in Kenya by the youths, it is aired on every weekday from 10 am to 1 pm, this amazing presenter Shatta Bway plays good reggae music, he usually mentors young people with his beautiful voice, he covers trendy and emerging issues for instance entertainment news and sport news, This young man with stupendous energy is an arsenal fan, he has gained fame and devotees since he joined the Royal media service, he has more than 14k followers on his Instagram page, Content created and supplied by: DavidOmwoyo (via Opera Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist (born 1984), "A 'repented' Shatta Wale apologizes to Charter House", "Shatta Wale Sends Message To NPP Over E-Levy Bill (VIDEO)", "Shata Wale features in new movie, "Never Say Never", "Trailer Shatta Wale, Majid Michel, and Bisa Kdei star in new movie "Shattered Lives", "Shatta Wale Tells Sad Story Bandana Days Ghana Celebrities", "Shatta Wale Almost Clocked Hundred Songs for 2015 News Ghana", "Shatta Wale Ranked As 2017 Most Influential Musician on Social Media Ghana Web", "Shatta Wale Tops All At 2019 3Music Awards Ghana Web", "Shatta Wale Gong Gong Beater Fireside Maame Dokono 3 News", "Beyonc Earns Grammy Nomination for Her Album, 'The Lion King: The Gift', "Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, Kwame Yeboah, DJ Switch win awards at 2021 IRAWMA MyJoyOnline.com", "Playback: Shatta Wale holds Faith concert", "Faith Concert: Shatta Wale thrills over 130,000 fans with ecstatic live band music", "Why Ghana govment do virtual concert take launch COVID-19 app wey people no fit download? Only members can see who's in the group and what they post. By Willisbeatz) |", "Shatta Wale Ft. Addi Self & Natty Lee True Believer (Prod. He proposed to his longtime girlfriend,Shatta Michy in 2018, during the launch of his third album, '. His quiver voice magically projected. Dancehall King and other songs he released that year won him the Artist of the Year of the 2014 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr., known by his stage name Shatta Wale formerly Bandana, is a Ghanaian-born reggae-dancehall musician born on the 17th of October, 1984 to Charles Mensah Snr and Mama Elsie. 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. He collaborated with Ghanas outstanding talents, Tinny to ditch out Moko Ho which enjoyed tremendous airwaves in the Ghanaian music industry in 2004 and was one of the hottest songs released in Ghana that year. Support truly independent journalism by subscribing to Passion of the Weiss on Patreon. [7] Wale's 2004 recording "Moko Hoo" was nominated for a Ghana Music Award.