Ghanaian dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has sent a word of encouragement to up-and-coming artistes on how to thrive in the creative arts industry.
In excerpts from a live TikTok video circulating on social media on February 21, 2025, Shatta Wale advised young creatives to be patient, surround themselves with the right people, and learn more about their craft to avoid being exploited.
Shatta made these statements while recounting how it took him 10 years to be fully accepted in the creative arts industry.
“To every young musician, if you feel you have a problem, don’t go and follow people who would only use you to play shows because you have a hit song, all in the name of exposure. If the first song doesn’t bring money, the second song will.
“My first song was a hit, but the second one didn’t go as planned. It took me 10 years to come back again. I didn’t rush for it, so I was learning more about music,” he said.
This statement from the musician has since sparked reactions on social media.
While some applaud the musician for his contribution to the music industry, others have tagged him as a talkative.
Watch the video below:
“Just keep working, if the first song doesn’t bring money, the second one will. I played my first single, it was a hit, the second one didn’t go well, it took me 10-years to come back here” – Dancehall King, Shatta Wale offers offers advice to young upcoming musicians. pic.twitter.com/fZESVJQXmd
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