Dancehall musician Shatta Wale
Ghanaian dancehall musician Shatta Wale has returned home after performing at the Freedom Concert in Jamaica, where he shared the stage with renowned Jamaican artiste Vybz Kartel.
A video making waves on social media on January 8, 2025, captured the moment when Shatta Wale, surrounded by excited fans at Kotoka International Airport, was dressed in traditional regalia depicting a chief.
Initially clad in an all-black two-piece outfit, Shatta Wale was approached by several traditional rulers at the entrance of the arrival section of the airport.
He was then helped to remove his sweatshirt and change into a white cloth adorned with colourful Adinkra symbols, notably the ‘Gye Nyame’ symbol, representing the supremacy of God.
As part of the brief traditional rite, ‘Klala,’ a type of Ga herb meant for royals, was draped around his neck, and he was also presented with a chief’s crown.
During the ceremony, fans were heard chanting titles like “Nii Mantse” (King of the Land) and cheering Shatta Wale as the undisputed King of Dancehall in Ghana.
Background
On December 31, 2024, Shatta Wale made history by performing at Vybz Kartel’s‘ Freedom Concert’ in Kingston, Jamaica.
This concert was significant as it marked Vybz Kartel’s first live performance in over 14 years following his release from prison.
During Shatta Wale‘s performance, Vybz Kartel himself dubbed the Ghanaian artiste the “King of Dancehall in Africa.”
Watch the full video below:
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