Ghanaian dancehall sensation, Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly generally known as Shatta Wale, has been reminded of his royal tasks by the elders of the Tamale Dakpema Palace, 5 years after he was enskinned as Dancehall Naa (Dancehall King).
In a current go to to the palace, the elders expressed concern over the musician’s extended absence and neglect of his sub-chief duties. They known as on Shatta Wale to reconnect with the palace and honour his conventional position by attending court docket periods held each Monday and Friday, when elders and sub-chiefs collect to pay homage to the Dakpema Chief.
Dancehall Chief (Dancehall Naa) Shatta Wale, you’re a sub-chief of the palace, however you’ve gotten deserted your position for a very long time. Any more, we count on you to reconnect with the palace and make it your responsibility to go to each Monday and Friday
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Shatta Wale was conferred the honorary title of Dancehall Naa by the Chief of Tamale, Nyeb-Dakpema Fusieni Bawa, on Friday, 7 June 2019, throughout a vibrant enskinment ceremony on the Dakpema Palace. The title was in recognition of his affect in music and his efforts in uniting Ghanaian youth by leisure.
Following the honour, Shatta Wale took to his social media pages to precise his heartfelt appreciation:
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Because of His Eminence the Chief and elders of the palace in Tamale, the folks and youth of Tamale for the honour bestowed upon me. I do know your prayers and love will fortify this union and open doorways for the youth and other people in Tamale and the remainder of the northern folks. I’m humbled
The palace’s reminder is seen by many as a name for Shatta Wale to mix his music legacy together with his conventional position, creating stronger cultural bonds and providing inspiration to youth in northern Ghana.
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Because the Dancehall Naa, followers and elders alike hope Shatta Wale will resume his duties with renewed dedication, bridging the hole between music, custom, and management.
"Dancehall Chief (Dancehall Naa) Shatta Wale, you’re a sub-chief of the palace, however you’ve gotten deserted your position for a very long time. Any more, we count on you to reconnect with the palace and make it your responsibility to go to each Monday and Friday, when elders and chiefs come to pay… pic.twitter.com/ZopZMjxY8Y
— EDHUB🌍ℹ (@eddie_wrt) June 10, 2025
