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Judge threatens Shatta Wale with bench warrant

The Adjabeng Magistrate Court in Accra, presided over by His Worship Mr Isaac Addo has issued a stern warning and threatened to issue a bench warrant for the arrest of Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as called Shatta Wale if he fails to appear in court at the next adjourned date.

Shatta Wale who together with Stonebwoy is standing trial for offensive misconduct during the last edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, was not present in court on Wednesday, when the prosecution was expected to call its first witness.

However, when the case was called, Stonebwoy was present together with his lawyer but Shatta Wale and his lawyer were both absent.

Prosecution led by Superintendent Emilia Asante, however, prayed the court for a bench warrant to be issued for the arrest of the musician.

It was the case of Superintendent Asante that the accused person was delaying the trial due to his continuous absence from court.

She explained that the prosecution’s first witness has a tight schedule but has managed to come to court only for the case to be adjourned.

The magistrate court subsequently initiated the bench warrant but his lawyer Jerry Avenorgbo appeared on time and pleaded for the court to temper justice with mercy.

The Magistrate said both the second accused (Shatta Wale) and his lawyer are playing with the court, a development the court is unhappy about.

“Second accused and his lawyer are playing with the court. For a very long time, he has not appeared in court.”

Counsel for Shatta Wale, Jerry Avenyorgbo prior to the court rescinding its earlier decision said his client was on his way.

He was obliged some time to get through with his client on the phone but, he returned to inform the court that he could not get through to him.

He then pleaded with the court to rescind his earlier decision and received backing from Stonebwoy’s lawyer who added his voice to the plea.

His Worship Mr Addo, however, rescinded his ruling and warned that he will not tolerate such actions from both parties and he will go ahead to take any decision against them if it is repeated.

Lawyer for Shatta Wale promised to ensure that his client is present on the next adjourned date.

The case has been adjourned to November 4.

Source: Ghanaquest.com

Shatta Wale Sacks Stone, Bone, Blade, Pope Skinny From His Camp

Shatta Movement Empire boss, Shatta Wale has sacked five of his close ‘friends’ from his camp.

Shatta Wale in a post on Facebook asked his fans to be ware of Stone, Bone, Blade, Good Over Evil and pope skinny as they will never be part of his camp again.

The controversial artiste’s Facebook post seems to suggest he discarded them after making a scathing video about him.

But later accepted them back into his life and camp only for him to realize they came with a prejudiced mind.

Also Read:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/patapaa-narrates-how-a-close-friend-tried-to-kill-him/

He said they prevented loved ones from coming close to him.

In a lengthy Facebook post, the artiste, real name, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, shared a video with the caption;

“After this video I accepted you guys and now you came back with a mind to really fuck up my shatta movement.No wonder they never wanted people to come close to me ,I mean people who got love ..People forget soo soon… my people beware of people you forgive when people say do ..Listen to yourself and don’t trust and make nobody make your decision for you .. God forgives us so I tried to forgive but little did they know I also had a back up plan .. Beware of stone ,Bone , blade , good over evil and pope skinny .. They will never be part of my Journey anymore .. Anything they come out to say is Fabricated .. God guide me and my militants ??????”

This is not the first time Pope Skinny, in particular, has been suspended or sacked from the Shatta movement family.

The first time was when he retweeted the ‘advice’ diss song from Sarkodie to Shatta Wale. It got him banned from the movement for several weeks until they recently reunited.

And this coming up again on the back of that might be the last time we will ever see Shatta Wale with Skinny.

Shatta Wale in recent past has parted ways with close pals like Ara B, Deportee among others.

I Love The Current Direction Of Akufo-Addo’s Gov’t – Shatta Wale

Shatta Movement boss, Shatta Wale has made known his thoughts concerning the current turn of  things in the Akufo-Addo’s government.

According to the music producer, he thinks President Akufo-Addo’s government is in the right direction.

Without giving any further details, Shatta Wale claims he loves the current direction of the New

Patriotic Party  (NPP) government led by Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and that Ghana is ‘changing’.

The “Ayoo” hitmaker said the youth will give Akufo-Addo’s government the necessary support to make the ‘change’ happen.

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According to him, his statement is backed by his experience, adding that Ghanaians should exercise patience because ‘it shall be well’.

“I think I love the direction of the current government ..Ghana is changing and we the youth will help to make this change a must. Me wat am seeing is what am talking about…It shall be well ..Just patience!!!” Shatta Wale tweeted on Tuesday, February 19.

Shatta Wale is one of the few Ghanaian musicians who has been vocal about this government.

He bashes the government at any least chance but it seems he has a change of mind this time around.

See his tweet below:

https://twitter.com/shattawalegh/status/1097843462936895488?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1097843462936895488&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ghanaweb.com%2FGhanaHomePage%2Fentertainment%2FI-love-the-current-direction-of-Akufo-Addo-s-gov-t-Shatta-Wale-724741

I Turned Down Shatta Wale’s Collaboration Because I Was Born A Leader & Not A Follower’ – Ghanaian Artiste Brags

Rising Ghanaian artiste, Dr Pillow has bragged about why he refused a collaboration with dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale.

According to Dr Pillow, he turned down Shatta Wale’s collaboration because he is a leader and not a follower.

Dr Pillow made this known through a post a Facebook.

 “I did not accept Shatta Wale’s collaboration because I was born a leader & not a follower,” he wrote.

Also Check:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/we-almost-sold-swagger-for-ghc1000-bullet/

He also justified his stand by revealing that many A-Stream artistes do feature or collaborate

with the lesser ones just to tap into their fan base and not necessarily help them as perceived.

The budding artiste however received a lot of thumbs up for his stand with many praising him for believing in his own self and unique talent. A few however chastised him for trying to be all knowing.

Dr Pounds has a banger dubbed ‘Koko’ which is trending on many top local and international stations.

See Screenshot of his post below;

Shatta Wale To Host Workshop For Musicians Struggling To Produce Hit Songs

Self-acclaimed King of Dancehall, Shatta Wale has made known his intentions of hosting a workshop with the aim of exposing Ghanaian musicians to the secrets of making hit songs.

Some musicians including up-and-coming, underground, and even some popular ones have for sometime now lamented over the industry being choked and how difficult it is to produce hit songs.

Shatta Wale on the other hand is known for producing back to back hit songs and

has therefore revealed his intention of teaching musicians his way of making hit songs.

READ:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/shatta-wale-says-he-forgives-michy/

The ‘Reign album’ maker taking to his Facebook page wrote;

“All those musicians finding it difficult to get a hit song in Ghana and make money,please I am telling you today that there is a WAY..

And unless I tell you ,but to tell you ,you need to come register and join us in a workshop program I about to unveil …

If you are a musician and you agree with me .. Inbox Benisah Saviour and Shadrack Amonoo Crabe for details !!! Email me : [email protected]

Thank you and may God bless you !!!”

Charles Nii Armah Mensah known Professionally as Shatta Wale is such a vibrant and relevant

music maker in Ghana.

He is among the few musicians in Africa who do release hit songs each and every year.

His 2019 album “Reign” within a week of its release spotted #6 on Billboard World Album chart.

Shatta Wale To Dedicate 40% Local Market Songs To Willi Roy

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has revealed that he is dedicating 4% of any song he is about to drop for the local market.

In a post to celebrate his memory, Shatta Wale said “ALL SONGS AM ABOUT TO RELEASE FOR THE LOCAL MARKET WILL BE DEDICATED TO WILL ROI ….LETS CELEBRATE A GREAT LEGEND !!!!”.

Willi Roi, who played a vital role in establishing Zylofon Arts Club, was found dead in his

apartment at Royal Richester Hotel at East Legon, Accra on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

He was a musician, songwriter, producer among others, and had about 40 years experience in the showbiz industry. He was an outspoken pundit on Zylofon’s morning show, Showbiz Agenda.

His comments however sometimes offended people’s sensibilities and there were calls for him to

be sacked.

Although he was taken off the show for a while, he was reinstated and remained his outspoken

self until his death.

Meanwhile, all kinds of speculations are going on on social media about what could have killed him.

 

Shatta Wale Tattoos His Son’s Name, ‘Majesty’ On His Neck(PHOTO)

Controversial dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has tattooed his beloved son Majesty’s name on his neck instead of SM or Reign symbol.

Some SM fans if their icon was going to get a new tattoo soon then it surely would have been

‘SM’ or “Reign” album symbol.

Surprisingly however, the SM boss decided to tattoo his blood, Majesty on his neck.

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Taking to his Instagram page, the ‘Island’ crooner shared a photowith the name ‘Majesty’ written in a modern and stylish italics format on his neck.

Some fans however believe that the tattoo is message to tell Michy that no matter their differences, he still loves his son, Majesty.

See photo below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/Btd3iJ7g2bz/?utm_source=ig_embed

Shatta Wale Drops Video For His ‘Island’ Song

Coming from the Shatta Movement(SM) boss is a new music video to his single ‘Island.’

The video is an adventurous one that shows Shatta Wale appearing, unconscious and stranded on an unknown island.

We later see some big booty girls running to his aid. Shatta revives perhaps after a touch front these ladies who are later seen giving massive twerks with their huge backsides.

ALSO READ:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/daddy-lumba-is-my-father-efia-odo-reveals/

The song was produced by YGF Records, and the fun video was directed by Yaw Skyface, Apstairs International Media. Peep the visuals, and download the tune below.

The big booty models did not disappoint with their twerk.

Peep the video below and let us have your thought on it in the comment box below!

Shatta Wale Lists The Total Number Of Awards He Has Won Since 2013

Shatta Movement boss, Shatta Wale has listed the total number of awards he has won ever

since his comeback in the music industry 6 years ago.

Shatta Wale, formerly called Bandana released his first album around 2004.

The album which by then contained his energetic hit song dubbed ‘Mokohoo’ topped a lot

of Ghanaian musical charts back then.

After the release of the hit album, he went into a musical break for close to 10 years.

He re-branded and came back again in 2013 as Shatta Wale.

READ:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/akuapem-poloo-collaborates-with-tic-on-maiden-song/

Well, in 2013 back as Shatta Wale, he created a mess at the VGMA after he lost the Reggae Dancehall song of the year to Kaaki and it gave him bad publicity.

That however did not deter him as he took advantage of the opportunity and released a blow hit song ‘Dancehall King’ and that was the beginning of the success story of Shatta Wale.

Within the six years after the VGMA disturbance to the release of his first ever nationwide banger, Shatta Wale can look back and feel proud of himself.

To his success story, six years up and down sweat has won Shatta Wale 71 awards and produced a lot of hit songs.

The sensational artiste has taken to social media and has listed all the awards he has won within these years.

Checkout the list below:

https://www.instagram.com/p/BtId4FxgM7a/

 

You Are Digging Your Own Deep Pit – Shatta Wale Warns Andy Dosty

Controversial dancehall act, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, popularly known as  Shatta Wale

has hit hard at renowned DJ and presenter at Multimedia, Andy Dosty for using his tweet as a

topic for discussion on his morning show.

Shatta Wale in a recent tweet indicated that Ghanaian youth ‘fool’ too. He further attributed this to be the reason most youth  fail to hustle to get money and end up being ‘broke’.

His tweet read:

“My next videos are going to be WACK to some illiterates in Ghana alone but Africa and the World will Applaud me, my fans and my team for putting up such a hard work…Don’t be a Fool!!! Too much fooling in Ghana are not making the youths of today know how to hustle for money.”

As usual, his tweet sprung up several reactions on social media from both fans and non fans.

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The SM boss’ tweet, however ended up as part of Hitz FM’s Daybreak Hitz show which served as was as the ‘BIG Story’ on the headlines segment of the most listened to morning show.

Shatta Wale who got infuriated that his tweet was used as the ‘BIG STORY’ on the Daybreak Hitz Show and amassed lots of bashing from listeners of the morning show attacked the host of the show, Andy Dosty, hence his response.

According to the ‘Kaikai’ hitmaker, the youth in his tweet was referring to people like Andy Dosty who aims at tarnishing his image by discussing his ‘tweet’ .

Shatta Wale therefore cautioned Andy Dosty to be very careful because he is digging his own deep pit, tagging the renowned radio presenter as ‘All knowing’.

Shatta Wale re-tweeted:

“Andy people like you is what I am talking about ooo ..So does your woman read what you write at all ..Don’t think you are tarnishing my image ooo but u digging ur own deep pit .. I salute you Mr I know it all ????????????????????????,”

Ghanaian Youth Are Broke Because They Fool A Lot – Shatta Wale

Self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Shatta Wale has announced that he is set to release some video very soon.

According to the controversial artiste however, these videos are going to classified as ‘wack’ by some ‘illiterates’ in Ghana.

He however added that that notwithstanding, Africa and the world as a whole will applaud him for these yet-to-be-released video.

The ‘My level’ hitmaker further observed that too much ‘fooling’ by the youth in Ghana today

is is the reason why they cannot hustle to make money and acquire property for themselves or make a decent living.

READ:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/it-is-unwise-for-ghanaians-to-be-just-spectators-juliet-asante/

Ghana’s unemployment rate continues to soar as several people complete tertiary institutions

and wait on government to employ them rather than initiate their own jobs.

Some have completed

There are so many graduates from the various universities who have spent so many years at home unemployed.

Most of these unemployed graduates however, are mostly those waiting for  some white collar jobs from the government or private individuals.

But commenting on this issue, Shatta Wale noted that most of the youth cannot make money because they ‘fool too much’.

He said “My next videos are going to be wack to some illiterates in Ghana alone but Africa and the World will Applaud me ,my fans and my team for putting up such a hard work .. Dont be a Fool !!!! Too much fooling in Ghana are not making the youths of today know how to hustle for money”.

Nak*d Photo Of Shatta Michy Hits Online

Michy, born Michelle Diamond Gboganah, estranged fiancee and baby mama of self-acclaimed

Dancehall King, Shatta Wale has released nude photo of herself amidst controversies with Shatta Wale.

Many believe Michy took this step to release her own nude pic either out of frustration or

that she did it to counter ‘blackmails’ from her baby daddy.

According to some of her sympathizers, Michy wants to tell her baby daddy, Shatta Wale, that

she doesn’t give a hoot if he leaks her naked photos and sex videos as he is alleged to have

threatened in the wake of their PR gimmicks a few days ago.

Taking to her Instagram story, Michy shared the photo as she was seen with no

bra ─showing her raw ‘surgically aided’ boobs standing firm.

See photo below;

 

Do Drugs If That’s What You Want; Just Return My Properties – Shatta Wale Tells Michy

It seems the whole Shatta Michy-Wale new drama is no drama as more and darker secrets are

being leaked now and it’s getting dirtier than we thought.

In the midst of the new chaos, Shatta Wale has asked Michy to dump him and bring back

his properties if all she loves is to be doing drugs.

Shatta Michy is alleged to have stabbed Shatta Wale and bolted with their son, his Range

Rover and some documents.

READ ALSO:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/shatta-michy-to-host-exclusive-hair-styling-masterclass/

But in a post on Instagram, Shatta Wale mentioned that he is shocked Michy will leave the

luxury and chase drugs because he has made her an envy among her friends and every Ghanaian

woman will want to enjoy what she has.

His post read; “People should stop calling me for info ,if you don’t love a nigga ,you just have to dump him and leave his tingz and go but don’t run away with nigga’s properties for nigga to come chase for it to look like there are no prettier girls in the world.. You got it all ,the cars ,mansion,money ,ur peers even envy your life and it hurts some of them seeing you behave like that . Many girls in Ghana will be disappointed in you for having all this luxury life and all you want to do is live a wayward life of drugs .. @those_called_celebs@thosecalledcelebss Medo k)su na kyer3 nu the meaning of love”.

See post below;

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bsf7XJIAF_n/

 

“Sarkodie And Stonebwoy Are Disgrace To This Industry” – Shatta Wale

Self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Shatta Wale has launched a new attack on colleague artistes, Stonebowy and Sarkodie again.

Shatta Wale on first Sunday in the year 2019 went on twitter spree tagging Sarkodie and Stonebowy a disgrace to the Ghanaian music industry.

He however went on to reiterate that they are poor, a statement he made months ago which angered Sarkodie to release the “advice” diss song.

Apparently, Stonebwoy and Sarkodie had reacted to Shatta Wale’s congratulatory message to Burna Boy on his massive win at the Soundcity MVP on the 5th of January 2019, hence his outburst.

Also Check:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/shatta-wale-wont-agitate-me-again-stonebwoy/

Here are some of his tweets;

https://twitter.com/shattawalegh/status/1081811372453883905?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1081811372453883905&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ghanaweb.com%2FGhanaHomePage%2Fentertainment%2FShatta-Wale-hits-hard-at-Sarkodie-Stonebwoy-fans-713251

https://twitter.com/shattawalegh/status/1081870867494330368?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1081870867494330368&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ghanaweb.com%2FGhanaHomePage%2Fentertainment%2FShatta-Wale-hits-hard-at-Sarkodie-Stonebwoy-fans-713251

https://twitter.com/shattawalegh/status/1081874433994907651?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1081874433994907651&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.ghanaweb.com%2FGhanaHomePage%2Fentertainment%2FShatta-Wale-hits-hard-at-Sarkodie-Stonebwoy-fans-713251

https://twitter.com/shattawalegh/status/1081872129942061056?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1081872129942061056&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fnotjustok.com%2Fnews%2Fsarkodie-and-stonebwoy-are-disgrace-to-the-industry-shatta-wale%2F

 

2019 Prophecies: Shatta Wale Makes His Prophecy About Churches

Awards-winning Dancehall artiste Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale,

has made his own prophecy about churches and ‘fake’ pastors in the country.

Earlier in 2018, one prophet weirdly prophesied that he could die before the year ends.

In a video that went viral on social media, the so-called man of God revealed the prophesy

while preaching to his congregation.

In one of his prophesies, he mentioned Shatta Wale’s name, saying if the artiste doesn’t

take care he will join the list of celebrities who have died in recent times.

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“God said I should tell Shatta Wale that if he is not very careful and cautious, he will be involved in an accident in December and die,” the prophet said.

But responding to this, Shatta Wale, who survived the year unscathed, said his prophecy to

all pastors who prophesy doom on the lives of others is that God doesn’t sleep.

The “My Level” hitmaker recently held a thanksgiving service, where he pulled a massive crowd to the Mantse Agbonaa park in Accra.

In a recent Facebook post however, the Shatta Movement Empire boss said he is surprised that

President Akufo-Addo has been silent about the spate of prophets prophesying doom.

“My prophecy about churches. God nuh sleep … Shatta Wale. They wanted me to do this to say I don’t respect and will force the police to arrest me .. It’s a shame the president of this country is watching all this from this fake person calling themselves men of God .. Ghana is a stupid village ..Yez I said it,” Shatta Wale wrote.

It would be recalled that Shatta Wale threatened to burn down the churches of those ‘fake’

pastors who predicted his death should he survive till the end of the year.

However, his latest post suggests he will probably not be carrying out his threat.

People Will Leave Ghana In 2019 Because Of God’s Blessings On Shatta Movement – Shatta Wale

Self acclaimed Dancehall King, Charles Nii Armah,best known as Shatta Wale has said that people will have to leave Ghana this year because of how God intends blessing Shatta Movement.

According to him, God has blessings in stock for Shatta Movement and that people will

not be happy about how they will live their lives this year.

Read Also:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/manifestivities-2018-m-anifest-re-unites-with-sarkodie/

In his new year message to his fans on social media, Shatta Wale wrote;

“2019 is a year for the odds !!! 9 is an odd number and they say we behave like that so watch my blessings this year coming, you might even leave the country because of shatta movement .. Happy new year to real people and positive thinkers”.

The ‘My Level’ hitmaker also mentioned that his colleague musicians need to learn more in order to make life better for them rather than focus on make-believes.

“And also to my fellow colleagues who still haven’t understood music and showbiz as a career cuz I pity how they wanna create an impression of YES LIFE IS GOOD whilst life isn’t ..Dem deh waste the days and it’s still the time.”

I Love To “Beef” With Samini- Shatta Wale

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has revealed that he loves to ‘beef’ with colleague artiste Samini.

Shatta, who has over the years been a pain in the life of Samini seems to have seen the light and has thrown his weight behind Samini after he released his album “Untamed”.

It seems the ‘Gringo’ man is finally now understands what it means to ‘Support Your Own’

Shatta Wale has made it a point to tweet on the album on a daily basis to get Ghanaians to be aware of the fact that Samini has released his album online.

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In his latest post, he said “Enjoying myself with some reggae vibes … We will help ourselves if no one does … I love to beef samini but if I have to say Kudos ,I will … high grade x SM”.

We’re happy Shatta Wale is now practicing what he has been preaching all these years.

All The Shows Organized By Ghanaian Artiste This December Are Free – Shatta Wale 

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has said that all the shows being organized by his colleague

artistes are all free.

According to him, other artistes are forcing to pull crowd simply because of him.

Shatta Wale set a record by single handedly filling the Dome of the Accra Trade Fair

Center during his album launch months ago.

Read Also:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/ghanaian-artists-and-the-industry-are-stuck-reggie/

Shatta tweeted;

“All the shows this December that every gh artiste deh organize be free showww ..if you kno you kno .. free ticket deh go on ..and because of me boys wan show crowd power .. #Fillingstations are busy”. Several artiste in different genres are organizing shows this Christmas to celebrate their fans for the support they have given to them all year round.”

Shatta Wale Comments On Stonebwoy’s #FillTheDome Concert

28th December should probably be termed judgement day for Ghana’s dancehall artistes, Shatta Wale and Stonebowy.

The two rivals are bringing down their major concerts on the same day and Ghanaian’s can’t think far.

Whiles Stonebowy’s ‘Bhim Concert’ is scheduled for the same day, so is Shatta’s ‘Thanksgiving Concert’ after a successful ‘Reign Album’ launch.

Since Stonebowy was the first to release the said date for his show first, many believe Shatta is at his best to belittle the Bhim Nation boss.

Though Stonebowy is still 100% certain that he can fill the Fantasy Dome with his concert, Shatta believes otherwise.

Meanwhile, the SM boss in a latest tweet has commented on the upcoming Bhim concert

and it’s nothing as usual but mockery.

Shatta Wale in a latest tweet has shared a flyer for Stonebwoy’s #FillTheDome.

The multiple hit factory commenting on the Bhim Concert by the ‘Top Skanka’ crooner

shared an artwork with DKB and wrote;

“The management of Shatta Movement Empire has given out Ghana’s no. 1 MC on ONE SEASON LOAN to @stonebwoyb #BhimNation to host their concert.

Yo @dkbghana when you finish come straight to the training camp!

Else you go hear your borborliborbor ”

Well, we sure do hope the scores will finally be settled after 28th December.

 

 

 

 

 

 

2018 Ghana Movie Awards: Shatta Wale Nominated In Best Lead Actor Category

Nominees for the 2018 edition of Ghana Movie Awards have been released by organizers.

The awards is slated for 23rd December 2018 at Kempinski Hotel in Accra.

Some big wits in the movie industry have made the list.

Making the list as a surprise to many is Ghana’s self-acclaimed dancehall King, Shatta Wale.

Shatta Wale, real name Charles Mensah has been nominated in the Best Lead Actor category.

Shatta Wale scores his nomination on the back of his movie, “Kejetia Vs Makola – The Trial of Shatta Wale.”

Read Also:https://www.ghafla.com/gh/i-dont-care-about-shatta-wales-concert-stonebwoy/

Leading the list however is Azali, a film said to have come from Tamale with 16 nominations.

Below is the full list of nominees;

CINEMATOGRAPHY

Azali – William Kojo Agbeti
Silence – Tunde Adekoya
Counter Trade – Kobe Nickson-Debra
Hashtag – Abu Iddris
One Upon A Family – Toyin Odukoya

EDITING

Azali – William Kojo Agbeti
Silence – Afla Marley
Counter Trade – Kobi Okyere and Mawutor Senu
Bad Luck Joe – Ramesh Jai
The New Adabraka – Eddie Nartey and Enoch Obiri Opoku

MUSIC – ORIGINAL SONG

Bad Luck Joe – Lyrics by – Joy Agyeman
Music by – Joy Agyeman
Azali – Lyrics by – Gomez Tito
Music by – Gomez Tito
Kakalika -Lyrics by – Berni Anti
Music by – Berni Anti
Silence – Lyrics by – Berlinda – P
Music by – Berlinda – P
Kajetia and Makola – Lyrics by – Shatta Wale
Music by – Shatta Wale

MUSIC ORIGINAL SCORE

Azali – Gomez Tito
Kakalika Love – Berni Anti
Bad Luck Joe – Ramesh Jai
Once Upon A Family – Kobi Okyere
New Adabraka – George Sedro

MAKE-UP AND HAIRSTYLING

Azali – Abigail Nyamekye
Bad Luck Joe – Rita Nortey and Julia Benson
Deranged – Sharon Yemofio and Charlotte Ampadu
The New Adabraka – Nana Ekua Adinkra
Ancestral Treaty – Samuel Agyei

WRITING ADAPTED OR ORIGINAL SCREENPLAY

Azali – Gwendellen Quatey
Once Upon A Family – Pascal Amanfo and Folake Amanfo
Bad Luck Joe – Ramesh Jai
The New Adabraka – Eddie Nartey
Silence – Divine Jones

PRODUCTION DESIGN

Azali – Production design by – Albert Adjei
Set decoration by – Albert Adjei
Once Upon A Family – Production design by – Godwin Mensah
Set decoration by – Godwin Mensah
Arena – Production design by – John Azinse
Set decoration by – Michael Abia Sackey
Bad Luck Joe – Production design by – Edward Laabi
Set decoration by – Eugene Rida
Silence – Production design by – Andre Bourreau
Set decoration by – Andre Bourreau

COSTUME AND WARDROBE

Azali – Gifty Mawuena Sossavi
The New Adabraka – Clara Adjoa Asantewaa
Silence – Fauzia Yakubu
Bad Luck Joe – Marion Agbogli
Ancestral Treaty – Gifty Mawuena

SUPPORTING ACTRESS

Michelle Attoh – Bad Luck Joe
Martha Ankomah – Silence
Fella Makafui – Once Upon A Family
Ama K. Abebrese – Azali
Benedicta Gafah – The New Adabraka

SUPPORTING ACTOR

Kofi Adjorlolo – Once Upon A Family
Umar Krupp – Kakalika Love
John Dumelo – Jungle Justice
Bismark Odoi – Asylum Is Down
Manaf Yussif – Hashtag

LEAD ACTOR

Adjetey Annan – Azali
James Gardiner, Michael Asante and Toosweet Annan – The New Adabraka
Charles Mensah (Shatta Wale) – Kejetia and Makola
Alphonso Menu – Arena
Anthony Wood – Watch Dog

LEAD ACTRESS

Yvonne Nelson – Jungle Justice
Jackie Appiah – Kakalika Love
Kalsoume Sinare – Silence
Nadia Buari – Daranged
Asana Alhassan – Azali

BEST PICTURE

Azali – Sandra Dwommoh
Daranged – Nadia Buari
Bad Luck Joe – Ramesh Jai
Once Upon A Family – Priscilla Asiedu
The New Adabraka – Eddie Nartey
Silence – Kalsoume Sinare
Ancestral Treaty – John Kennedy, Michael Yawson and Gifty Mawuena
Hashtag – Abu Iddris
Celebrity Marriage – Uchenna Mbunabo
Kakalika Love – Degraft Yeboah

DISCOVERY OF THE YEAR

Joy Agyeman – Bad Luck Joe
Anthony Woode – Watch Dog
Jeffrey Forson – Arena
Jeffrey Nortey – Counter Trade
Esi Hammond – Accra Hustlers
Rosemond Brown – Accra Hustlers
Richard Xavier Amoakor – Once Upon A Family
Asana Alhassan  – Azali
Efia Odo – Counter Trade
Dana Wachter – My Very Ghanaian Wedding

BEST ACTOR AFRICAN COLLABORATION

Ramsey Noah – Daranged
Felix Omokhodion – Things I Hate About You
O .Kanayo – Celebrity Marriage
Bolanle Nimalomo – Adam and Eve
Adekola Odulade – Celebrity Marriage

BEST ACTRESS AFRICAN COLLABORATION

Mercy Johnson Okojie – Once Upon A Family
Tonto Dike – Celebrity Marriage
Calista Okoronkwo – Things I Hate About You
Mbong Amata – Adam and Eve
Adaeze Eluke – Bombshell

SHORT MOVIE

The Deep Place – Mawuko Kuadzi
Bottomless – Helel Smith
Komabuza – William Kojo Agbeti
Hello December – Samuel Kwabena Okyere – Arhin
Jungle Justice – Regina Van Helvert

ANIMATED SHORT MOVIE

Race Of Life – Francis. Y. Brown
Both Saved – Afortey Nii Odai

DIRECTING

Azali – Kwabena Gyansah
Bad Luck Joe – Ramesh Jai
The New Adabraka – Eddie Nartey
Kejetia and Makola – Kobi Rana
Once Upon A Family – Pascal Amanfo

VISUAL EFFECTS

Azali – William Kojo Agbeti
Ancestral Treaty – Peter Mensah
Bad Luck Joe – Ramesh Jai

Don’t Blame The Politician – Shatta Wale

Dancehall act, Shatta Wale has finally broken silence and blasted Ghanaians criticizing the

video for his hit song, ‘My Level’

The self-acclaimed Dancehall King believes there are more pressing issues which need

discussing by the media than focusing on his single balloon project.

Shatta’s outburst however follows feedback circulating in the media that his video was poorly

directed and did not turn out to be what they expected, especially coming from a mega star

like him.

Taking to Twitter, the ‘Gringo’ man registered his displeasure while he subtly jabbed the media.

According to him, his output and balloon concept should be the least discussed topic as

more pressing issues out there are crying for attention.

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He suggested that the media isn’t doing enough to whip politicians inline but waste previous

time discussing irrelevant issues on their platforms.

He warned Ghanaians not to turn around and blame politician as they are presently operating

as though they’re from the village.

He thus reiterated that the country is still a village.