Celebrity of the Week - Shatta Wale

Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr. , (born 17 October 1984) known by his stage name Shatta Wale (formerly
Bandana), is a Ghanaian born producer and reggae -
dancehall musician. 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 .

Charles attended Winneba Secondary School and during that time he was popularly known as 'Ayoz'. He changed his name to "Bandana" after senior high school and released the 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, then Bandana went into musical hiatus until he re-branded himself to Shatta Wale and released his hit song Dancehall King in 2013. He is the leader, chief executive officer (CEO) and founder of the Shatta Movement (SM) or (SM4LYF).

With his never say die attitude,he was able to rise to the top.... Growing up in areas like Nima,Korle Gono, Shatta wale is one of Africa's hardworking musician because life in these areas wasn't that easy...

He has won many local and international Awards...And in 2016 he was named among the top 100 most influential celebrities in Ghana.
He has about 1000 and more songs to his credit and at least 10 hits song every year..

He is Engaged to Michelle Diamond Gbagonah, and he is has 2 kids, Cherissa and Majesty..

Five facts about shatta;

1 Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jnr. was born on born 17 October 1984.

2 Shatta Wale changed his name from Bandana to launch his second coming.

3 He produces most of his music under the name Da’ Marker.

4 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.

5 Shatta Wale acted in Shattered Lives (movie) along
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