Also known as: Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale · Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. · On God hitmaker
Shatta Wale — Ghanaian dancehall artiste who has won Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year at the 43rd IRAWMA Awards.
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Joy Online
… Taking the prediction further, he added, “Artistes like Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy are going to perform with brass band in a few years to come.” His comments challenge the current structure of Ghana’s music industry, where brass bands are largely associated with church activities, …
Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy could soon perform with brass bands – GG Brass BandJoy Online
… The 27th TGMA produced major moments with global hitmaker, Black Sherif, winning the coveted Artiste of the Year, as Medikal’s collaboration with Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, Shoulder, won the Telecel Most Popular Song of the Year. …
Lali X Lola win Telecel Music for Good Award at 27th TGMAThe Chronicle
… The collaboration, which features the lyrical prowess of Medikal, the undeniable star power of Shatta Wale, and the breakout energy of Beeztrap KOTM, proved to be the ultimate fan favourite, cementing its status as the definitive hiplife anthem of the 2026/2027 calendar year. …
Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song with hit single ‘Shoulder’Joy Online
… The collaboration, which features the lyrical prowess of Medikal, the undeniable star power of Shatta Wale, and the breakout energy of Beeztrap KOTM, proved to be the ultimate fan favourite, cementing its status as the definitive hiplife anthem of the 2026/2027 calendar year. …
Medikal wins Best Hiplife Song at 27th TGMAs with hit single ‘Shoulder’Joy Online
… Tenth is Shatta Wale. The dancehall force whose career trophy in this category came at the 15th edition in 2014, before his consecutive nominations actually began. …
26 editions, 10 names; Ranking the longest Artiste of the Year nomination streaks in TGMA historyDaily Guide
Shatta Wale and Beyoncé Global music icon, Beyoncé, returned to the Met Gala after a decade, with her collaboration with Shatta Wale, ‘Already,’ playing during her appearance on the red carpet. …
Shatta Wale Praises Beyoncé After ‘Already’ Echoes At Met GalaDaily Guide
… She specifically mentioned fan bases linked to artistes such as Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, and Black Sherif. …
Wendy Shay Confident Of Winning TGMA Artiste Of The Year AwardBusiness & Financial Times
… From Shatta Wale to Stonebwoy and every significant figure in between, she has navigated this landscape with a depth of access and a network of relationships that most of her male counterparts would envy. …
Her Space with Bridget Mensah: The freedom our media industry won’t discussJoy Online
… Kuami Eugene also praised several Ghanaian artistes for their craft, highlighting Medikal, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Stonebwoy for their consistency and talent. …
It’s possible to earn $100,000 monthly in music – Kuami EugeneJoy Online
… Among the artistes he mentioned were Black Sherif, King Promise, Sarkodie, Shatta Wale, and Stonebwoy. …
I’m Ghanaian at home – UK-based musician Denny opens up on identity, music and life in LondonAn article outlines Ghana's legal framework for gun ownership under the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1972, emphasizing that holding a firearm is a regulated privilege requiring mandatory registration with police and strict compliance with the law to avoid penalties including five years in jail.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An article outlines Ghana's legal framework for gun ownership under the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1972, emphasizing that holding a firearm is a regulated privilege requiring mandatory registration with police and strict compliance with the law to avoid penalties including five years in jail.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra High Court granted bail of GH¢100,000 to blogger Abdul Gafaru Sani (Webkid), a Shatta Movement supporter arrested on May 7, 2026, who is on trial for publishing false news and engaging in offensive conduct against dancehall musician Stonebwoy. Court documents confirm Stonebwoy is the named complainant, contradicting earlier denials from the musician's camp.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Shatta Wale has criticized former Deputy Minister for Tourism, Culture and Creative Arts Mark Okraku-Mantey, arguing he failed to improve conditions for creative arts stakeholders and did not fulfill promises to industry players. The musician questioned Okraku-Mantey's understanding of the entertainment industry despite his involvement in the sector.
17 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dancehall artist Shatta Wale has introduced a digital SM Gold Card membership programme requiring fans to register through an online portal and pay GH¢100 to access verified global database status and premium services. The initiative aims to formalize his Shatta Movement fanbase with structured data to support corporate partnerships and humanitarian projects.
15 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dancehall artist Shatta Wale has launched the SM Gold Card, a digital membership programme requiring fans to register through an online portal and pay GH¢100 to receive verified status, a global tracking number, and access to an exclusive fan community. The initiative aims to establish a structured global database of Shatta Movement members to support corporate partnerships and humanitarian projects.
13 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale claims he earns up to $1 million per show in Ghana and receives the same calibre of respect there as global superstars Jay-Z and Beyoncé receive in the US, citing his submissiveness to authorities and industry stakeholders as the reason he does not pursue international markets like other African artists.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rapper Sarkodie has said that despite their current good terms, another beef with dancehall artiste Shatta Wale cannot be ruled out, telling him that he expects something to happen in the next two or three months.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Rapper Sarkodie has said that despite their current friendship, another beef with dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is likely to occur, telling an interviewer he expects conflict to arise within the next two or three months.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has rejected calls for "unity" in Ghana's music and creative sector, arguing instead for cooperation, ethical conduct, professionalism, and quality control. His comments challenge a long-standing industry belief that unity is key to solving sector challenges.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Film director Sammy Rasta has criticised limited attention given to musicians from the Northern Region by mainstream media outlets, arguing that media organisations should dedicate more airtime to entertainers from northern Ghana and avoid making the industry appear Accra-centric.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke's sold-out 'London Nights' concert in the UK featured surprise appearances from Sarkodie and Shatta Wale, marking what he described as his first-ever UK headline show and a major milestone for Ghanaian music on the UK stage.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale says he retired from active music three years ago, despite continuing to release records and perform, and that his focus has shifted to business ventures including Shaxi and Hot Wave, with partnerships in China and the United Arab Emirates.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Ghanaian hip-hop artiste Kweku Smoke headlined a concert at London's O2 Electric Brixton featuring guest performances from KiDi, Oseikrom Sikanii, Flowking Stone, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie. Entertainment critic MC Portfolio described the event as reflecting growth in Ghana's music industry and a new spirit of collaboration among artistes.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Dancehall artist Shatta Wale told veteran media host Bola Ray on May 28, 2026, that he officially retired from active music three years ago, saying his focus has shifted to building a multi-sector business empire including ride-hailing service Shaxi and Hot Wave, with international investment connections in China and Dubai.
30 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Sparqlyn has congratulated Shatta Wale on winning Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards in Florida. Sparqlyn reflected on his former group Dunsin's 2013 MUSA Awards wins, noting the similarity of the award plaques.
22 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Musician and socialite Abu Trica has expressed gratitude to Dancehall Artiste Shatta Wale and Human Rights Activist Oliver Barker-Vormawor following his release on bail. Trica was arrested by the FBI and Ghanaian security operatives for alleged involvement in romance scams and money laundering, and was released on May 15, 2026, after meeting GH¢30 million bail conditions set by the High Court.
19 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale won Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for 'ShattaFest' at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards held in Florida, USA, from three major nominations.
19 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale won Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards in Florida. The wins bring his total IRAWMA awards to 11.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Shatta Wale won Best African Dancehall Entertainer and Concert of the Year for ShattaFest at the 43rd International Reggae and World Music Awards in Florida.
18 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian disc jockey DJ Slim Jerry, based in New York, has released a new single titled Abonteen, blending upbeat Afrobeats rhythms with Afro House elements. The track, inspired by outdoor social culture and nightlife, reflects the growing fusion between African music styles and international dance influences.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Amoyi, leader of GG Brass Band, believes Ghana's brass music is evolving beyond ceremonial roles into mainstream entertainment and predicts that artistes like Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy will perform with brass bands in the coming years.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian afro-fusion duo Lali x Lola won the Telecel Music for Good Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for their #CroxItOut campaign, which raises breast cancer awareness in schools across Ghana through music and mentorship. The award includes a cash prize to support the winning artist's social impact initiative.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medikal's hit single 'Shoulder', featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, was crowned Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, winning over competitors including Sarkodie, Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, and Kwesi Amewuga.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Medikal's "Shoulder," featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, won Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, beating out entries from Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, Sarkodie, and Kwesi Amewuga.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Across 26 TGMA editions since 2000, only ten artists have maintained long Artiste of the Year nomination streaks. Sarkodie leads with eleven consecutive nominations from the 15th edition in 2014 through the 25th edition in 2024, before his name was left off the 26th edition shortlist in 2025.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Beyoncé returned to the Met Gala after a decade with her collaboration with Shatta Wale, "Already," playing during her red carpet appearance. Shatta Wale praised her on social media for the international platform given to his verse.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay has expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, stating she deserves to win the Artiste of the Year award. She is competing against Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, and Sarkodie, with the ceremony scheduled for May 9, 2026.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece reflects on the invisible personal sacrifices of women in journalism around World Press Freedom Day, noting that while global press freedom declined sharply in 2025 and three in four women journalists report online harassment, the domestic and caregiving burdens they carry go unrecognized in official declarations and indices.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Musician Kuami Eugene says artistes in Ghana can earn as much as $100,000 monthly from music if they strategically diversify income sources through naming rights, performances, endorsements, streaming, and other opportunities within the entertainment ecosystem.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
UK-based musician and DJ Denny says his Ghanaian identity remains deeply rooted despite building his music career abroad, and that who he is at home differs from his stage persona. The Afro-fusion artiste, who began his music journey in 2020 before relocating to the UK, credits his passion for performing to his school days and hopes to collaborate with Ghana's biggest names.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →