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Self-acclaimed dancehall king, Shatta Wale has finally revealed the real meaning of his name ‘Shatta’ and where he got it from.

Many have for the past years believed the name ‘shatta’ means to destroy. However, it seems the name itself is an acronym which means contrary to what many think.

The ‘Ayoo’ hitmaker took to his Facbook page on March 31 to reveal the true meaning and source of his name.

According to him, the meaning of his name was revealed to him in a dream on March 31, 2018. This day also happened to be a Good Friday, according to the Christian calendar.

Shatta Wale revealed in the post that the name means “Serious Hustlers Always Trust The Almighty”.

His post reads: “GM Today I saw this in my dream …SHATTA S-Serious  H-Hustlers A-Always  T-Trust ❤️ T-The  A-Almighty.”

Background

Born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr, he was formerly known as Bandana when he started music in the early 2000s.

But somewhere in 2012, he did re-branding and changed his name to Shatta Wale. Those were the times he had a brush with Kaakie and Samini during the 2012 Ghana Music Awards.

Shatta Wale had been nominated for Dancehall Artiste of the Year together with Samini, Kaakie, and others. However, Kaakie emerged winner but Shatta Wale did not accept the results. He felt cheated  and so he vandalized the venue, and this brought him into the media limelight.

That incident collided with his re-branding, and so Ghanaians actually thought that Shatta means to destroy.

That’s not the end as he kept being controversial and ‘Shattering’ things and people, the name was probably thought to befit him.

However, his is  put to rest the many misconceptions about his name. with the announcement of the real meaning of Shatta. Wale has been in the news recently for his ‘beef’ with Stonebwoy.

Zylofon Media stormed Volta Region on Sunday March 1, 2018 with its Zylofon Cash Activation Concert which took place at the Victoria Park, Aflao.

Among the artists that thrilled the mammoth crowd are Edem, Dhat Gyal. Other artists signed unto Zylofon Media such as Kumi Guitar, Obibini, Becca also thrilled the crowd. The BHIM Nation Boss, Stonebwoy failed to show up though.

However, his arch rival and label mate, Shatta Wale was there and as usual, delivered an electrifying performance.

There was a little set back when he mounted the platform though, but Shatta Wale went on to give one of his best performances in history.

Below are photos and video of Shatta’s performance;

https://youtu.be/8dF91ZG5RXM

Self-acclaimed dance hall King, Shatta Wale has said Ghanaians should watch out for him as he’ll soon drop into the market a lipstick line called ‘Shatta lipstick.’

Shatta Wale yesterday released a long video on Facebook in response to the mockery of his ‘big mouth’ by his critics.

The mockery about Shatta Wale’s big mouth gained traction on social media when rapper Yaa Pono made a diss song titled “Gbee Naabu”, which means, the mouth of a dog, about Shatta.

Since then, Shatta Wale’s critics have been taunting him on social media with the tag Gbee Naabu.

However, it seems the SM King is fed up of people criticizing him for the size of his mouth that he had to record a video to warn his critics.

Reacting to this in a Facebook live video, the award-winning controversial artiste wondered why his lips had become topical on social media.

The ‘Ayoo’ hitmaker did not spare his critics at all as he back lashed and preached to them in the video.

He noted that people are envious of his big mouth. Adding that the ‘plenty’ talk about it has encouraged him to introduce a lipstick brand onto the market.

“Because of my lips, I will start to do lipstick for girls, shatta lipstick, because you people love this lips too much. I have to host a show and name it ‘all lips show’ because my lips do so many things, if you envy my lips please tell me,” he said.

The freedom hitmaker further stated that his mouth is a creation from God and whoever wants such a big mouth should pray to God for one.

“It’s God who gave it to me, so, if you want similar or same, I’ll give you his post office number, write to God, he’ll surely deliver it because if you ask anything from God, he’ll surely give it to you. Just tell God that you want your lips to change like Shatta’s own, he’ll do it for you but don’t envy my own” he stressed.

Watch video below;

Self-acclaimed dancehall King, Charles Nii Armah, popularly known as Shatta Wale is set to release his new track soon.

The controversial artiste took to Instagram to share the news with his fans.

According to the ‘Freedom’ hitmaker, he’s releasing a new  banger.

The track, dubbed ‘EL SHATTA’ is under his new record label, Zylofon media.

However, Shatta’s cowboy costume couldn’t escape the eagle eyes of his fans and followers.

Many hailed him for his looks whiles others expressed their eagerness to wait for the new track.

Checkout Shatta’s cowboy pose and costume below;

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BgmJhgUj4BD/?taken-by=shattawalenima

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https://www.instagram.com/p/BgnbIsiDRKI/?taken-by=shattawalegh

On March 18, IRAWMA will honor dancehall act, Shatta Wale, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah in USA

The list of award-winners and honorees for the 36 & 37th edition of IRAWMA.

Shatta Wale’s name is on the list. The ‘Freedom’ hitmaker took to Instagram to share the news with his fans and thank the organizers.

IRAWMA is the acronym for International Reggae & World Music Awards.

The award is to honor him for his outstanding contributions to Reggae in Ghana and at the global level.

Shatta Wale was adjudged BEST AFRICAN SONG/ENTERTAINER at the 2016 edition of IRAWMA.

The event will come off at the Logan Center for Arts, University of Chicago, Illinois USA.

Background of the award;

Established in 1982, the International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA) aims at acknowledging and honoring the accomplishments and contributions of reggae and world music artists. This includes songwriters, performers, promoters and musicians.

Mother of celebrated dancehall artiste,Shatta Wale;

Madam Elsie Evelyn Avemegah, has expressed her strong support for her son in the on-coming VGMAs.

She is the mother of self-proclaimed dancehall King, Shatta Wale.

The die has been cast as the full list for the 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards has been unveiled.

Shatta Wale, who is making his first come-back after four years of being blacklisted is in with six nominations. This includes the ultimate awards, ‘The Artiste of The Year’.

He is competing with other big acts such as Sarkodie, label mate Stonebwoy, Joe Mettle and the late Ebony Reigns for the top most award.

However, many are of the view that it’s going to be between Shatta Wale and the late Ebony Reigns.

Most entertainment pundits, and showbiz enthusiasts have vouched for Ebony to win the coveted Artiste of the year award.

That notwithstanding, the mother of the ‘Taking Over’ hitmaker says she strongly believes her son will walk away that night with the ultimate award.

Madam Elsie in an interview with Razzonline.com  said that she knows her son too well to know that he’ll win the ultimate award.

“There is one thing people don’t want to know…I know the charisma my son has; there is nothing that will pass by him..he is going to take it..no too ways about it”, She said.

Asked if she’s very sure Shatta Wale will win over the late Ebony, Madam Elsie boldly answered that; “I’m telling you that what ever the case may be, my son is going to take it…so I can not tell you that some one is going to take it and leave my son…my son is suppose to take and he will take it”.

The Vodafone Ghana Music Awards is an award scheme designed to recognize and celebrate the hard work and dedication of various stakeholders and players in the entertainment industry.

This year’s event will take place at the Accra International Conference Centre on April 14.

There’s also going to be a celebration jam slated for April 28 in Tema. It’s proudly sponsored by Movenpick and Media General

Watch the full interview with Shatta Wale’s mother below;