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Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. (born October 17, 1984) is a 39-year-old Ghanaian superstar, also known by his stage name Shatta Wale.
He is a reggae dancehall artist who has gained thousands of fans since his hit singles “Dancehall King”, “My Level” and “We Are Taking Over”.
The success of these songs earned him the coveted Artist of the Year award at the 2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.
Shatta Wale is also the first dancehall artiste to win 11 awards at the 2019 3rd Music Awards.
Ghanaian singer
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| Name: | Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. |
| stage name: | Shatta Wale |
| Date of Birth: | October 17, 1984 (39 years old) |
| place of birth: | Accra, Ghana |
| Country of Citizenship: | Ghanaians, Nigerians |
| parents: | Mother Elsie, Charles Mensa |
| Children: | Majesty Mensah, Winnie Mensah, Jedidiah Mensah |
| high: | 1.69m |
| Brothers and sisters: | Silk Blade |
| Girlfriend • Wife: | Eden Akosua Dufia (ex), Shatta Michy (ex), Miss Christy White (ex), Magdalene Love (Magluv) |
| Profession: | Singer • Composer |
| net worth: | $7-10 million |
early life
Shatta Wale was born on October 17, 1984 to Mr Charles Nii Armah Mensah Snr and Mrs Elsie Evelyn Avemegah. He was born at the Police Hospital in Accra, Ghana. He was named after his father.
He was born into a family with strong economic power and great political influence. His father was a politician, businessman and lawyer, and his mother was a businesswoman who owned several thriving small businesses.
Shatta Wale’s formative years were spent in Accra, where he lived in his parents’ house in an upscale neighbourhood.
educate
Shatta Wale received her basic education in an elite kindergarten and primary school.
He completed his high school education at the Seven Princes College in Dansoman. While in school, he developed an interest in the arts and became a member of the drama club.
His achievements in the arts were so outstanding that he was chosen to play a role in the popular drama series “The Fireside” which was presented at the Ghana National Theatre.
Profession
Although Shatta Wale has been making music for some time, it was not until 2014 that he became a recognized star in the country. That year, he released three hit singles, Dancehall King, My Level, and We Are Taking Over, which topped many music charts in the country. Due to his success, he was ranked 38th in E.tv’s “Most Influential Ghanaian Award”.
In 2016, Shatta Wale released his debut album, After The Clouds, to critical acclaim. The album was a huge success both at home and abroad. In 2017, he released a mixtape, Cloud 9. In 2018 and 2019, he released his third and fourth studio albums, Reign and Wonder Boy, respectively.
Notable songs from Shatta Wale’s body of work over the years include Aroma, Like You, Longtime, Haters, Affi Di Money, Shame On You, Disaster, Patoranking, Zylofon, True Believer, Ego Taya Dem, Don’t Baby My Baby, Rosalinda, Sister Sister, Mama Stories, Gringo, My Mind Is Made Up, Packaging and many more.
Shatta Wale set a record as the first Ghanaian to hold a digital concert on YouTube during the pandemic in 2020. He was one of two artistes selected by the Ministry of Communications to perform at the virtual launch of the Covid 19 app.
Shatta Wale collaborated with American singer Beyoncé on her Grammy-nominated album The Lion King: The Gift. He lent his vocals to the song “Already”.
Social Media
In 2017, Shatta Wale was named the most influential musician on social media. The talented artist currently has over 3.5 million followers on Instagram.
- Instagram – @shattawaleninma
- Twitter account – @shattawaleninma
Personal life
Shatta Wale is 39 years old. To celebrate his 39th birthday, he hosted a lavish birthday party at his residence in East Legon on October 17. His family and close friends attended the event.
In 2014, Shatta Wale became the brand ambassador of Guinness Ghana Breweries. In the same year, he signed another endorsement deal with Rush Energy Drink.
In September 2017, the marketing team of Kasapreko Company contacted Shatta Wale and hired him as the brand ambassador for its product Storm Energy Drink.
Two months later, he was named the newest brand ambassador for Boss Baker Beef Rolls. In 2019, he became the brand ambassador for Infinix Ghana.
Shatta Wale was in a relationship with Shatta Michy. Shatta Michy is a famous Ghanaian artist, financial expert and the mother of the second child of the self-proclaimed Ghanaian dancehall king Shatta Wale. Shatta Michy was born in Norway on May 6, 1995. Shatta Michy’s real name is Diamond Michelle and she graduated from Mfantsiman Girls High School. Shatta Michy is 29 years old.
Several media outlets have reported that Shatta Wale is in a relationship with Magdalene Love, who goes by the nickname Magluv. MagLuv is the mastermind and CEO behind Shatta Wale’s clothing line, Reign Clothing, which makes her an entrepreneur.
There are also rumors that Shatta Wale was dating the beautiful model Miss Christy White.
Shatta Wale’s ex-girlfriend and the mother of his first child is Eden Akosua Dufia Kyei, better known as Eden Akosua Dufia.
The self-made dancehall king, Shatta Wale has three children, including two sons and a beautiful little girl. His three children are two sons, Majesty Mensah and Jedidiah Mensah, and a beautiful daughter, Winnie Mensah.
net worth
One of the most controversial artists in the Ghanaian music industry, dancehall superstar Shatta Wale has an estimated net worth of $7 million to $10 million.
