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Shatta Wale is a musician, record producer and composer. Shatta Wale was born on October 17, 1984 in Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana. The age as of 2026 is 41. Education on record includes Winneba Senior High School.
My Take
What I admire about Shatta Wale is how completely he owns his sound. Coming out of Accra and breaking through as Bandana back in 2004, he didn't just chase trends in reggae and dancehall, he built his own lane and dragged Ghanaian music onto bigger stages. The fact that he writes, produces, and performs tells me he's a true architect rather than just a voice for hire. I find that kind of self-reliance compelling, and I respect an artist who carries the energy of his hometown into everything he releases instead of sanding it down for export.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Shatta Wale
- Name (Japanese)
- シャッタ・ウェール
- Reading
- しゃった・うぇーる
- Born
- October 17, 1984 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Libra / Rat
- Origin
- Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana
- Occupation
- musician / record producer / composer
2. Background
- High school
- Winneba Senior High School
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Shatta Wale born?
Born October 17, 1984 (age 41).
Where is Shatta Wale from?
Shatta Wale is from Accra, Greater Accra Region, Ghana.
What does Shatta Wale do?
Shatta Wale works as musician, record producer, composer.
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