Shatta Wale Crowned King Of African Dancehall Music After Historic Performance In Jamaica

Award-winning dancehall musician Shatta Wale aka Charles Nii Armah Mensah has been crowned as king of Dancehall music in Ghana and Africa after performing at a major music concert in Jamaica. He was decorated with traditional cloth, beads and crown.

Shatta Wale received a thunderous welcome at the Kotoka International Airport on his return to Ghana after his historic performance on the bill that featured prominent Jamaican dancehall icons like Spice, Popcaan, Skilibeng, and Bounty Killer deliver electrifying performances.

Shatta Wale sang some of his most popular hits ‘Na God’ which the crowd was very familiar with.

The dancehall musician received a massive reception from numerous fans and traditional leaders, who converged to welcome and congratulate him on representing Ghana at the historic music concert.

Beaming with excitement as he answered questions and interviews from the media, he expressed his gratitude for their gesture, sharing intimate details of his recent journey to Jamaica.

He opened up about his electrifying performance alongside Vybz Kartel in anticipated for more collaboration and frequent visits to Jamaica. Kartel announced that Shatta Wale is the king in Africa.

The African Dancehall King was decorated with royal regalia by a chief of Teshie at the airport.

Mr. Emmanuel Nii Adjin Olla Williams, President of Ghana Tug of War and Pillow Fight Championship commended the traditional leaders as he had earlier proposed that the chiefs and people of Ga Adangbe should hounor him.

The former officer of the Ghana Olympic Committee (GOC) in charge of youth development said Shatta Wale is very influential and can be a great ambassador for the youth of Ghana. He noted that people who love sports and entertainment cherish Shatta Wale a lot as he is their inspiration.

By Sammy Heywood Okine