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I Have Been To Lots Of Malams – Shatta Wale

Self acclaimed dancehall King, Charles Nii Armah Jnr, popularly known as Shatta Wale says, he has visited a lot of Malams before but none could help him.

The ‘Taking Over’ crooner made this revelation when he was speaking to Christian Agyei Frimpong, host of Anigye Mmre, an entertainment talk show on Accra-based Onua 95.1 FM.

He admonished colleague musicians to desist from visiting spiritualists, because he had visited lots of spiritualists but they couldn’t help him.

Shatta Wale Speaks

“We are from Africa, we have lots of ‘juju’ here, If you are an artiste and you think ‘Juju’ can give you a hit, you are deceiving yourself. God needs your patience, your heart, you need to endure pain, God is bigger than everything and I believe God has made me who I am today”, he said.

Shatta Wale further revealed, “I have visited lots of mallams, let me say 10 million of them, they couldn’t do what I needed from them. You have no idea the things I was searching in this world but it took the intervention of God who showed me the right way.”

He further stated that “Everything shall pass away but the word of God will still remain; in life you have to believe the maker, I know who I am, people don’t know their identity that’s why they fail in life.

“When I’m talking, I talk with confidence, I don’t talk with fear, I don’t talk nonsense, I talk straight forward, some people think I talk nonsense, I know when they realized it’s God that is working for me, they will come to me and those people are going to be baptized with Shatta movement because Shatta movement is of God”, he emphasized.

Shatta Wale Compose Song To Condemn The Current ‘Slave Trade’ In Libya

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah, best known as Shatta Wale has composed a song to condemn the emerging ‘slave trade’ taking place in Libya.

The song, dubbed ‘Libya’ was dedicated to our brothers and sisters who are being sold like merchandise in an open market.

More on ‘Slave Trade’ In Libya

Libya has been in the news for the past few days now. This is due to reports of hundreds of Africans being bought and sold in slave markets across the country.

Many Africans have however condemned the action saying it is inhuman and doesn’t unite us as Africans.

Shatta Wale called on African leaders to intervene and save our people.

He further urged all Africans to pray for the victims of this modern ‘slave trade’ and wondered why “we can’t love ourselves; why can’t you be your brother’s keeper?”

‘Da Maker’ produced the song.

Click below to listen to the song;

Even Wizkid Is Aware I Can’t Be Walked Over-Shatta Wale To Nigerians

Ghana’s Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale has finally responded to the insults by the people of Nigeria.

Nigerians descended heavily on the dance hall artiste after he indicated that Nigerian Afrobeat artiste, Wizkid is not a super star.

Shatta’s Interview

In an interview few days ago, shatta stated that he is not stunned by Wizkid but rather sees him as an ordinary person and not like a super star.

According to him, “I will not see Wizkid and be stunned, I rather want him to see me and be amazed because i don’t see anything extraordinary about him, even though he claims to be the best African artiste….” He said on Kasapa FM.

He thereby incurred the wrath of Nigerians with his comment concerning Wizkid and they landed heavily on him on social media.

The dance hall artiste, therefore took to the same social media(twitter) to reply them, indicating that he cannot be walked over and even Wizkid is aware of that.

Shatta’s Tweet

But in replying to the insults, the Dancehall artiste in a tweet said “But Naija wassup me abi different guy oooo dont let me spark”.

“@wizkidayo sef knows what am talking about ..so shut fuck up..”.

But Naija wassup???????????? me abi different guy oooo dont let me spark .. Your @wizkidayo sef knows what am talking about ..so shut fuck up..

 

 

I Should Have Won VGMA ‘Artiste Of The Year’ Five Years Ago – Shatta Wale

Dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly called Shatta Wale has said, he should have been crowned ‘Artiste of the Year’ five years ago.

Shatta Wale Speaks

In an interview with Dr.Poundz on Hitz Gallery, he said, “from 2013 to 2017, all the awards winners for the ‘Artiste of the Year’ should know I deserved it. They shouldn’t think they worked hard. They should come out. I am just doing business…”

He also noted that he was better then and is now than those who won the prestigious award.

“Ghanaians know I have set a record regardless. I would have copped it five years on the row. We don’t have to hide the truth from the young ones coming…” Shatta Wale maintained.

The ‘Taking Over’ hit maker further extended his gratitude towards President Nana Addo for inviting him to the Flagstaff house.

“It was such a great honour to meet the president. The feeling was great…” he said.

Shatta Wale further called on fellow Ghanaian musicians to support the ‘Unity Agenda’ to put Ghana on the international map.

“We need everyone’s support. It was a great honor to meet the president. The feeling was great. We should try and be truthful to matters that are important to us. We need to have one mind to support the agenda. We need to better the future…” he maintained.

I Am Worth Over $10 million- Shatta Wale

Self acclaimed Dancehall King, Shatta Wale has revealed his net is probably  worth $10 million.

According to him, he gained all his wealth though hard work.

Interview

Speaking on Hitz FM, the ‘Forgetti’ hitmaker revealed that “I am worth a lot, I think I am worth over ten million dollars…”

He further added that “I have an eight-bedroom mansion with swimming pool. I have seven super cars…”

Although considered as one of the controversial artistes in Ghana, Shatta Wale however, called for unity in the industry so that Ghana could be placed on the world map.

Shatta Wale intends to play a role in that aspect by collaborating with fellow artists in the industry.

He suggested that strategies such as international collaborations would help Ghana music industry a lot

Shatta Wale Speaks

According to him, Ghanaian musicians have slept for too long and need to wake up.

“I don’t want to control anyone. I think they [Ghanaian musicians] have slept too much. They should wake up”, he added.

Shatta Wale Finally Meets President Akufo-Addo At Flagstaff House

Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah, known in showbiz as Shatta Wale, has paid a courtesy call on President Nana Akufo-Addo at the Flagstaff House on Wednesday, November 1, a few weeks after the president extended an invitation to him on his birthday in a tweet which surprisingly went viral.

During his meeting with the President, the Dancehall artist appealed for the appointment of music ambassadors in Ghana to teach the youth what music entails and the business aspect that comes along with the fun.

The Leader of the Shatta Movement said, if the President gives the go ahead, he will talk to his colleagues to bring on board as many as are interested.

The ‘Kakai’ hitmaker who was elated to meet Nana Akuffo- Addo was gifted with a gold-plated plaque embossed with his name despite the former’s request for a land cruiser. Shatta Wale also presented a key that the Mayor of Worcester gave him to the President for his blessings.

Watch Shatta Wale’s Visit To The President Below;

 

Shatta Wale Grabs Best Dancehall Artiste At African Entertainment Awards USA

Ghanaian Dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr. best known in showbiz as Shatta Wale has won the Best Dancehall Artiste at the 3rd Edition of African Entertainment Awards, USA (AEAUSA) held on Saturday, October 21.

The event which was held at Elizabeth, New Jersey also saw Ghanaian-American comedian, dancer, musician, and producer, Clifford Owusu adjudged Best Comedian.

His videos have been featured on Good Morning America, BET and BuzzFeed.

Shatta took to social media to thank God and all his fans for making this award possible by postin a picture of the award on his Instagram page and captioned it “Thank You God. Thanks to my fans”

The African Entertainment Awards, also known as AEA is as an annual award show that recognizes individuals who have positively impacted the African Canadian entertainment industry. The theme for thgis year’s award was ‘Rebranding Africa Through Entertainment’.

It is also aimed at showcasing rich African-Canadian culture, arts and entertainment. This luxurious event features a red carpet gala reception, live entertainment, comedy and an awards ceremony graced by elite guests, celebrities, performing artists and business professionals.

The AE Awards “celebrates cutting edge developments and forward thinkers shaping the future of African entertainment industry. Thereby honoring, innovations, entrepreneurship and brand development.”

Below is the list of 2017 Winners;

BEST DANCE HALL ARTIST – Shatta Wale

BEST COMEDIAN – Clifford Owusu

BEST MALE SINGLE – Mr. Leo

BEST FEMALE SINGLE – Nsoki

BEST FEMALE ARTIST – Yemi Alade

BEST MALE ARTIST – Nelson Freitas

BEST VIDEO – Akothee

HOTTEST GROUP – Navy Kenzo

BEST MALE PALOP ARTIST – Nelson Freitas

BEST FEMALE PALOP ARTIST – Nsoki

BEST NEW ARTIST – Nsoki

BEST COLLABORATION – Nelson Freitas ft. Richie Cambell

BEST CARIBBEAN ARTIST – Gyptian

BEST HIP HOP ARTIST – Cassper Nyovest

BEST INTERNATIONAL ARTIST – Yemi Alade

BEST FRANCOPHONE ARTIST – Dub Afrika and Dj Fays

BEST DANCER/GROUP – Triplets Ghetto Kid

BEST GOSPEL ARTIST/GROUP – Zimpraise

BEST UPCOMING TALENT – Adiona Maboreke Chidzonga

COMMUNITY AWARD – Butterfly Walkerinc

BEST DJ – DJ Spinal

BEST PROMOTER – Karina Barbosa

BEST BLOGGER – Platina Line

PEOPLE’S CHOICE AWARD – Alikiba

BEST AWARD SHOW – Cape Verde Music Award

BEST PRODUCER/DIRECTOR – Gilyto Semedo

MANAGER OF THE YEAR – Kavuma Dauda

ENTREPRENEUR OF THE YEAR – Jestina George

BEST TV/RADIO – Zap TV

HOST OF THE YEAR – Bonang Matheba

BEST PALOP RADIO STATION – Radio CVMA

MODEL OF THE YEAR – Maria Borges

DESIGNER OF THE YEAR – Kibonen Nfi

TAMIN AWARD OF HONOR – HIGH CHIEF CHARLES UGO EKE

HUMANITARIAN AWARD – Nelson Aluya

AWARD OF APPRECIATION – REV DERRICK L. GREEN

MAYOR OF THE YEAR – RAS J BARAKA

QUEEN OF PALOP – NSOKI

MAMA AFRICA THE QUEEN OF AFROBEATS- YEMI ALADE

AWARD OF ACHIVEMENT – GYPTIAN

LIFE TIME ACHIEVMENT AWARD – Sierra Leon’s Refugee All Stars

TAMIN COMMUNITY AWARD – Lady IRA

BEST ALBUM – Yemi Alade

Shatta Wale Is Plus One Year Today

Ghaflagg.com brings you a brief profile of Self-acclaimed dancehall King,Shatta Wale as he celebrated his birthday today.

Born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr.,  known by his stage name Shatta Wale (formerly Bandana), is a Ghanaian born producer , reggae-dancehall artiste and an actor. He is best known for his biggest breakthrough hit song ‘Dancehall King’ which led to winning the Artiste of the Year at the 2014 edition of the Ghana Music Awards. He is the founder of the Shatta Movement Empire. Shatta Wale has in recent times demonstrated that he can act as well by featuring in his first ever movie titled Never Say Never and also featuring in Shattered Lives along with Bisa K’dei and Majid Michel.

He is an alumnus of  Winneba Senior High School. He was popularly known as ‘DOGGY’ during his High School days but changed it to “Bandana” after senior high school with which he released his hit track “Bandana from Ghana”. The song made tremendous air waves in the Ghanaian music industry in 2004. After the release of his first Album titled Bandana from Ghana,  Bandana went into musical hiatus until he re-branded himself to Shatta Wale with which he released yet another hit song ‘Dancehall King’ in 2013.

Shatta Wale’s musical rise happened at the 2013 VGMAs, with his musical dexterity, he composed a song against the organisers of the Ghana Music Awards titled ‘Me Need No Awards’ because he alleged the organisers robbed him off the Dancehall Artiste of the Year to female Dancehall Artiste Kaakie. The song had very uncharitable lyrics. This the media, bloggers and other entertainment pundits claim led to his breakthrough and relevance in the Ghana Music Industry.

His greatest hit in 2013, Dancehall king took the airwaves by surprise. Shatta wale’s musical revenue is mostly generated through hosting of shows which attracts most 1000’s of Ghanaian youths.

In January 2014, Shatta Wale, joined hundreds of Ghanaians to welcome the Queen’s Baton Relay, which was on tour of some Commonwealth countries, ahead of the games in August 2014. Grateful for the opportunity given him, he took to social media to thank those who made it happen.

” It happens once in a life time..I will like to thank the president of Ghana and the nation for granting me the opportunity to be part of the change in the queens Baton..God bless my homeland Ghana.#SM4LYF.”

In May 2014, British Newspaper, The Guardian, reported that the five must listen to tracks from around the world includes Shatta Wale’s song Wine Ya Waist featuring Davido from Nigeria. In the same year 2014, his song You Can’t Touch Me was widely used for the Dancers Against Racism Campaign Worldwide.
In 2015, Shatta Wale asked not to be nominated in the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards even though he could have won the prestigious Artiste & Song of the year for the second time running with his hit songs Dancehall Commando featuring Sarkodie, Party all night long featuring Jah Vinci Wine ya waist featuring Davido and Korle Gonno among many hit songs he released the preceding year: because of a pending court case with the organisers of the awards, Charter House Productions Limited for allegedly making defamatory remarks against the CEO of Charter House in a video he uploaded on his Facebook page.

Shatta Wale’s hardwork in 2014, got him nominated for the maiden GN Bank Awards as the People’s Choice Male Musician of the year. He was also named the 38th Most Influential Ghanaian by E-TV Ghana in 2015 in their annual survey of influential people in Ghana. He is the dancehall Messiah. He resurrected dancehall in Ghana.

Shatta Wale Almost Clocked Hundred Songs for 2015. He has not for once disappointed his fans when it comes to dancehall music as he keeps releasing hit after hit songs. Some of his current hit songs include; ‘ Taking over’ feat. Addi Self, Captan, and Joint 77, ‘Ayoo’, ‘Low Tempo’, feat. Shatta Michy, ‘Forgetti’ feat. Addi Self, Captan, Joint 77, Natty Lee & Pope Skinny, ‘Allo’ feat. kwaw Kese, ‘Hossana’ feat. Burna Boy, ‘Baby’ (Chop kiss) among others.

The SM Family

Born on the 17th of October, 1984, The CEO of Shatta Movement turns 33 years today. He is cuurently with his  two year old son, Majesty Nii Armah-Mensah (aka,Shatta Majasty) and his baby Mama, Diamond Appiah Gbagonah aka Shatta Michy.

Credit: Wikipedia

 

Shatta Wale Kills The Week(Photos)

Self-acclaimed Dancehall King, Charles Nii Armah, known by his stage name Shatta Wale has been noted by many as one who comes with a different and unique style of dressing. Even though a few do not like his style, many others do love him for what he does and his way of dressing to them is just him being himself to deliver his best when it comes to dancehall music.

Over the week,ghaflagh.com kept it’s keen eyes as usual on many of our celebrities on the various social media platforms but one that caught our attention most was that of the dancehall artiste Shatta Wale.

This picture has however won our photo of the week votes.
in the picture, the ‘taking over’ hitmaker is seen slaying in an all formal wear(suit) with gold wristwatch, bracelet and just one neck chain and a black shade.

Photo of the week

Although the picture didn’t give a full view of the artiste, it however received highest likes by many of his followers with as many as 13,954 likes. So did Shatta slay the week with this pic for you or not?

Shatta Michy Is Okay With Me Being In Bed With Her Man – Efia Odo

A couple weeks ago, we posted a story of Shatta Wale in bed with an American based actress, Efia Odo. The pictures raised eyebrows and made people question the state of affairs between Shatta Wale and his longtime fiance, Shatta Mitchy.

The actress, Efia Odo has clarified her stance on the pictures that were posted. She said she only knows Shatta Mitchy from a distance and does not think she has a problem with her being in bed with Shatta Wale. She said she appears in Shatta Wale’s Snapchat a lot and he also appears in hers. That is why she feels Mitchy would not have a problem with her.
The US-based actress said she did not understand why Ghanaians are making a fuss of the bedroom photo she snapped with Shatta Wale whilst other women like Sister Afia have kissed him on stage and did not receive backlash.
“Shatta Wale is my best friend and we hang out a lot in the club with friends but there is nothing going on between us. I don’t date married men and we didn’t do anything in that photo” she said.

Akrama Mensah( Shatta Wale’s father) Isn’t The Right Person To Be Enstooled As chief -Nii Armah Okine

The Ga South Traditional Council in Greater Accra region had revealed that the father of self acclaimed dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is not entitled to carry or call himself as Chief of the area.

According to the Chiefs and elders of Ngleshie Ananfrom, Mr. Nyormor Bei aka Akrama Mensah holds the position of an executioner at Amanfrom palace and cannot therefore be recognized as a Chief.

Shatta Wale and Father

Mr. Nii Armah Okine, Head of the Royal Akramanaa Family of Ngleshie Amanfrom, made this revelation yesterday at a press conference in Accra where he called on the general public to disregard  Shatta Wale’s father, Akrama Mensah as Chief. He further explained that he is the only person permitted to either enstool or destool  Chiefs per their customary law and tradition.  The Traditional leader further clarified that, “Akramah Mensah hasn’t been enstooled. He is a member of the family alright but his position at the palace is an executioner and he isn’t the right person to be enstooled as Chief”

Nii Armah Okine, as the Head of the Akramana family however warned Mr. Nyormor Bei to desist from holding himself as the Chief of the area disclosing that the only person recognized as Chief of Ngleshie Amanfrom is his brother, Nii  Kwashie Gborlor IV who has sworn allegiance to the Paramount Chief of the Traditional Council, Obrempong Nii Kojo Ababio. Adding that “so if one Nii Nyormor Bei, Shatta wale’s father is claiming he is rather Chief, then he might have gotten the position from the Nsawam prison emphasizing that Shatta Wale’s father is an ex convict who was jailed for impersonating the late P.V Obeng and is not therefore fit to be enstooled as Chief per the traditions of the Ga State.

Shatta Wale Unveils New Car

Dancehall artiste, Shatta Wale showed off his new car to add to his car collection. The Dancehall King was happy to share his new Maserati car he purchased with his fans. He also used the opportunity to thank God for the many blessings in his life.

He announced the car on Facebook  and said it was to be given to someone. He challenged his fans to guess who he was going to give the car to for a prize. The correct winner would receive a prize of GHS 1, 000. It would seem that Shatta Wale’s success is not slowing down anytime soon.

Some Ghanaian Musicians Produce Khebab and Kelewele Music – Shatta Wale

Dancehall artiste, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr popularly known as Shatta Wale vented on Twitter during Founder’s Day.

On Thursday, Shatta Wale took to Twitter to tweet about some musicians producing khebab and kelewele music. It is unclear what prompted this tweet and who he is addressing.

The “Hol’ It” singer’s tweet meant that some of the musicians in the country were producing trash music. However, not everybody agreed with his sentiments.

Scandal? – Shatta Wale Pictured In Bed With Actress

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has been pictured in bed with another woman allegedly taken in the USA. The picture has raised eyebrows. The reason being many know he is cohabiting with his long time girlfriend, Shatta Michy, with whom he has a son with.

 

Efia Odo

The woman in the picture is said to be Efia Odo, a Ghanaian actress based in the USA. The relationship between the two is not readily known, however speculation is rife. Efia Odo first shared the picture on her Instagram page two and then later on her SnapChat.

I Have Not Produced Another Hit Song Yet Because I’m Not Selfish- Shatta Wale

Self-acclaimed king of Dance hall music in Ghana, Charles Nii Armah Mensah better known for the stage name Shatta Wale has given some reasons why he has not dropped another song after his hit songs “Ayoo”, “Forgetti” and “Taking Over”.

In a Facebook post on his wall, the musician indicated that he was slow in dropping another viral song because he was waiting on his other colleagues in the music industry to also drop songs that can make headlines.

 

The “Forgetti” hit maker captioned his post, “The reason I have not dropped any song is that I am still waiting to see what they can do as they claim but hey ….I don’t do this myself cuz it’s my GOD that does this …He always puts a new song in my mouth…seek and you shall find him..#THEMAKER OF ALL THINGS.

He revealed that some artistes claimed they were good so he was giving them a chance to prove to the world that they were what they said they were. He was however quick to add that he was guided by God in all his dealings.

The dance hall artiste who was recently in the United States of America was purportedly pelted with stones and bottles in Sukura, a suburb of Accra.
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Fans Pelt Stones,Water Bottles At Shatta Wale On Stage In Accra Concert?

Self-acclaimed dancehall king, Shatta Wale, is once again in the news after being hurled with stones by fans at concert held in Shukura, Accra. The event which was dubbed the ‘Loud in Sukura’ concert saw a mammoth crowd grace the occasion to see their favorite artistes. The likes of Shatta Wale, RudeBwoye Ranking and Bastero were all present to thrill the fans.

Shatta Wale, though, appeared to have irked some fans after rudely interrupting the performance of Bastero. The ‘taking over’ hit maker invaded the stage with his group, the Militants, when Bastero was on stage performing.

However, the move did not go well with some fans who showed their displeasure by throwing objects at him. Pulse.com.gh reports that fans threw bottles and stones at him while he was performing in a bid to register their displeasure.

The report further stated that he was booed throughout his performance at the concert. The happening was later given credence by Bastero who took to Facebook to fire back at Shatta Wale for his actions. The seemingly annoyed artists wrote [unedited]: “First, I’ll say thanks to the whole #shukura for the love and support even when I couldn’t perform after the #mic was handed over to me,pu**y claim champion but scared, this isn’t the first time.. ,you did the same thing to me @ #skybar I respected you as an elder and a leader but trust me it doesn’t suit you anymore, I’m one of the youths who never thought of disrespecting you not to talk of doing a diss #song but you call for it believe me am not as cool as you think pu**y, you said the youth got to raise so why do you fight we when we raising lol greediness at it best #bigshame #shattawale practice what you preach . The whole Shukura witnessed my sounds was set #mic was handed over to me you flopped me bcos you thought you would be a hero…(dem no stone you well) #bigtimesnitch kawaii #actiontym.. Anything ah anything.”

Credit: https://yen.com.gh