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Photos: Shatta Wale enskinned ‘Dancehall Naa’ by Tamale Chief

Ogyem SolomonJune 9, 2019

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Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has been enskinned ‘Dancehall King’ by the Chief of Tamale.

Chief of Tamale, Nyeb-Dakpema Fusieni Bawa, enskninned the controversial singer as ‘Dancehall Naa’ (Dancehall King) at a ceremony in Tamale on Friday.

Hundreds of fans and well-wishers trooped to the Dakpema Palace in Tamale for the ceremony.

“Thanks to his eminence the Chief and elders of the palace in Tamale, the people and youth of Tamale for the honour bestowed upon me. I know your prayers and love will fortify this union and open doors for the youth and people in Tamale and the rest of northern people. I am humbled,” Shata Wale, dressed in a smock and some other traditional regalia, said after the ceremony.

After the ceremony, Tamale music star, Maccasio joined Shatta Wale and hundreds of teeming fans for a float across some principal streets of Tamale.

The dancehall act is scheduled to join Maccasio for a concert at the Aliu Mahama Sports Stadium this Saturday, June 8, 2019.

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Ogyem SolomonJune 9, 2019

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Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.