26-863: Lawrence Nana Asiamah Hanson , popularly known as Bullgod , is an artiste manager in Ghana. He was the long-time manager for controversial Ghanaian musician Shatta Wale before they fell out. Bullgod began his career as a rapper before he became an artiste manager. He is the founder and the Chief executive officer of Bullhaus Entertainment which he registered as an artiste management company in 2003. He has managed Ghanaian artists like 5Five , Nii Soul, Bertha (Yaa Yaa), Natural Face, Iwan , Rudebowy Ranking, Vanilla, VIP now VVIP . Koo Ntakra and Shatta Wale. In August 2020, he changed his name from 'Bulldog' to 'Bullgod' when his daughter called him 'Bullgod'. He also revealed his previous name 'Bulldog' means 'Bull Depends on God'. He
52-462: A Ghana Music Award . In 2014, he peaked to number 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. Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. was born in Accra, Ghana at
78-555: A lawyer in the future when he feels financially ready" , despite his music career, as law was his initial aspiration. Shatta Wale has a son called Majesty with Ghanaian socialite Michelle Diamonds. After proposing to the mother of his son on stage at the launch of his Reign Album in 2018, the Shatta couple as they were known seemed destine for the altar until their separation in 2019 over domestic violence issues. In confirming their split, Michelle Diamonds went on Social to say that she
104-535: A song in January 2024 titled "Balloon", with an accompanying video. He was the first Ghanaian to organize a digital concert on YouTube which was dubbed the Faith Concert. The concert was organized to bring hope to Ghanaians and his global audience at large during the fight against COVID-19 pandemic. He was selected by The Ministry of Communications, Ghana, alongside Highlife musician Kuami Eugene as
130-662: Is Shatta wale fourth child but his first with Maali. In 2014, Shatta Wale was nominated for the Maiden GN Bank Awards as the People's Choice Male Musician of the year. Dansoman Dansoman is a suburban town in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana , It is known as one of the largest estates in West Africa . Dansoman was founded by the late Nii Kojo Danso I in the late 1960s, and
156-399: Is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Shatta Wale Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. , (born 17 October 1984) is a Ghanaian reggae -dancehall artist. He is known by his stage name Shatta Wale , formerly Bandana. Shatta Wale changed his name to "Bandana'' after senior high school and released the hit track "Bandana from Ghana". The song made tremendous air waves in
182-467: Is achievable without substantial initial investment; collective youth empowerment can drive transformative growth. According to him, he's not giving up on the youth soon he's trying to do all the 10 regions and the Volta Region is next on his talent discovery list. In October 2021, Shatta Wale allegedly created a hoax that he was shot and was receiving treatment. He later turned himself in due to
208-587: Is also known for " Already " from Beyoncé 's The Lion King: The Gift , which also featured Major Lazer . His song "Dancehall King" earned him the Artiste of the Year at the 2014 edition of the 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 recording "Moko Hoo" was nominated for
234-571: The 37th Annual Chicago Music Awards (CMA), in conjunction with the 36th International Reggae & World Music Awards (IRAWMA). In 2014, Wale became a brand ambassador for Guinness Ghana Breweries . and as the brand ambassador for Rush Energy Drink. In September 2017, Kasapreko Company Limited , producers of several alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages in Ghana, unveiled Wale as their newest brand ambassador for Storm Energy Drink. 19th of July, 2023, Shatta Wale and Kasapreko Comapny Limited (KCL) renewed their to see Shatta Wale continue to be
260-428: The Ghana music Industry , he has had argument with so many of his fellow artiste like; Beef with Sheldon In 2023, Charles and Kwadwo Sheldon of Kwadwo Sheldon Studios (KSS) went into entertainment beefing. The source of this beef was a comment made by Sheldon; "In his songs, Shatta Wale portrays himself as a gangster, yet he contacted the police following an online dispute". Sheldon said in an interview that he
286-583: The Ghanaian music industry in 2004. Shatta Wale's sudden rise to the occasion happen in 2013 VGMA awards when he threw lyrical insults to VGMA now Telecel Ghana Music Awards ( TGMA)". because he proclaimed they robbed him of the Dancehall artist of the year to a female Dancehall artist "Kaakie". Even though the song had vulgar lyrics, it was so anticipated by the media which created his musical breakthrough. His greatest song hit in 2013, Dancehall king took
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#1732797395973312-593: The Police Hospital on 17 October,1984 to Charles Nii Armah Mensah Snr and Elsie Evelyn Avemegah. His father is a politician, businessman and legal practitioner. Shatta Wale attended Seven Great Princes Academy at Dansoman , a suburb in Accra , where he demonstrated an affinity for arts and acted in a popular drama series, By the Fireside , at the National Theatre of Ghana . He then continued to
338-660: The Winneba Secondary School where he obtained his second cycle education. At the start of career, Wale was called Doggy. In 2019 he had a collaboration with Beyoncé titled "Already" on her album The Lion King: The Gift which was nominated at the Grammy Awards. In 2021, he was nominated for two awards and won the 'Best Virtual Entertainer of the Year' Award at the International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRAWMA). Wale released
364-520: The airwaves by surprise. Shatta wale's musical revenue is mostly generated through hosting shows, which attract thousands of Ghanaian youths. 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
390-404: The arrest of demonstrators who were marching towards Jubilee House on September 21. His criticism of the arrests garnered support from many of his fans, some of whom suggested that he should create a song dedicated to President Akufo-Addo. During an October 2023 interview with BBC's Stefania Okereke, Shatta Wale expressed regret for not pursuing a career in law. He said, "I'm considering becoming
416-456: The artist was released on bail, he got caught in another confrontation with the Police as he stormed out of 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 meeting. Shatta wale being a controversial artiste in
442-418: The face of Storm Energy Drink. On 17 November 2017, Shatta Wale signed a deal with Boss Baker Beef Roll as the brand ambassador. Infinix Ghana, a smartphone company, on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, announced Shatta Wale as its Brand Ambassador On June 12 2024, Shatta Wale supported the "Buzstop Boys" in a community clean up exercise at Alajo in Accra and donated some amount through his foundation to
468-625: The headline artistes for the COVID-19 app virtual launch concert held on Monday April 13, 2020. On Saturday 17 October 2020, he threw a massive birthday party, which saw attendance by family and friends at his East Legon residence to mark his 36th birthday. Mayor of Worcester , Joseph Petty , presented Shatta Wale with the Key to the City on 8 July 2017. On 18 March 2018, Wale was presented an honoree award for his contribution to reggae in Ghana at
494-439: The only female among them. The “ACCRA INVASION PROJECT” (AIP), is propelled exclusively by grassroots support, unaided by government or elite backing. This self-funded endeavor seeks to inspire and equip Ghana's youth while stimulating employment within the arts industry, a neglected sector in Ghana. I encourage Ghanaian youths to transcend political affiliations and cultivate self-reliance. A key takeaway: substantial impact
520-498: The organization to keep up with their environmental initiatives. Shatta Wale on the 16th of September 2024 announced the hunt for talents in Accra the Capital of Ghana who need some push and support to make their dreams a reality. The project name is “Accra Invasion Project” (AIP). So far he discovered 9 young talents including Papillon Blood, Shattonzy, Zicoranking, JoeQuaye, Blakid, Boy Cray, Kinjunia, Dosted Gennah, and Sanaa
546-479: The police declaring him wanted. He was arrested by the Ghana Police Service for allegedly involved in the creation and circulation of 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
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#1732797395973572-687: The preceding year: because of an impending court case with the organisers of the Awards Charter House Productions Ltd for allegedly making defamatory remarks against the CEO of Charter House in a video he uploaded on his Facebook page. Shatta Wale's hard work in 2014, got him nominated for the maiden and highly prestigious GN Bank Awards as the People’s Choice Male Musician of the Year. His best-known singles are "Dancehall King", "My Level" and "Taking Over". He
598-941: Was named after him soon after (with "man" meaning town in Ga ). When it was built, Dansoman was the largest planned urban settlement in the ECOWAS region. Traditionally, the Dansoman stool is under the Ngleshie Alata Traditional Council located in Jamestown of the capital city, Accra. Dansoman has played a pivotal role in the creative arts industry. The dansoman brand has been home to a lot of creatives both past and present, ranging from renowned actors, musicians and politicians. For example, Appietus , M3nsa , Terry Bonchaka , Samini , DJ Black , Fred Amugi , Alui Mahama and many more. Liberty Professionals ,
624-605: Was reported to the IGP of Ghana, George Akuffo Dampare by Shatta Wale on charges of belittling his work. On May 3, 2024, upon Shatta arriving at the London airport before his performance at Indigo at The O2, Shatta Wale visibly snubbed YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon, who had extended his hand in greeting. Dancehall artist Shatta Wale joined the discussion surrounding the OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, expressing his disapproval of
650-516: Was reportedly arrested for threatening the president of Ghana Nana Akuffo Addo . He was also reported to have said he would never manage a female artist. According to him no matter how a male manager manages female artists they will end up falling in love or end up having sex with her, which is not good for the music business. Bullgod is married to Fiwa Hanson who is based in Germany. They have three children. This Ghanaian biographical article
676-400: Was tired of living with a partner who is insecure and has trust issues. "No one wants to be in abusive and draining relationship," she added in her Instagram story post in 2019. Shatta Wale and his girlfriend, Maali announced the arrival of their first child, baby girl. They make their relationship public in 2023 after sharing photos and videos of moving out together on severally occasions. This
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