Born: October 17, 1984
Birthplace: Accra, Ghana
Zodiac Sign: Libra
Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. is a Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist. He is known by his stage name Shatta Wale, formerly Bandana. His best-known singles are "Dancehall King," "My level," and "We taking over."He is also known for Already from Beyoncé's Black is King Album, which featured Major Lazer. His song "Dancehall King" earned him the Artiste of the Year at the 2014 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards. Wale is also an actor who appeared in the films Never Say Never, The trial of Shatta Wale, and Shattered Lives. Wale's 2004 "Moko Hoo" recording was nominated for a Ghana Music Award.
In 2014, he peaked at 38 on E.tv's "Top 100 Most Influential Ghanaian" Awards chart. He has since then appeared on the chart every year. He was ranked "Most Influential Musician" on social media in 2017. He made a record-setting as a dancehall artist to have won 11 awards at the 2019 3 Music Awards ceremony.
In October 2021, Shatta Wale allegedly created a hoax that he was shot and received treatment. He later turned himself in due to the police declaring him wanted. The Ghana Police Service arrested him for allegedly being involved in creating and circulating information to create fear and panic. He was remanded into prison custody for a week. On Tuesday, 26 October 2021, Shatta Wale was granted a GH¢100,000 self-recognizance bail at today's hearing. The case has been adjourned to November 9, 2021. A fortnight after the artist was released on bail; he got caught in another confrontation with the Police as he stormed out of a meeting with celebrities called at the behest of Ghana's Police Chief. Shatta Wale complained of unfair treatment at the meeting after all his colleagues were allegedly allowed to use their phones, and he was not. He later reported to the forum and knelt before the IGP George Akuffo Dampare to ask for forgiveness.