Shatta Wale happy for Best African Dancehall Entertainer award – Artiste’s Shattafest Ghana also wins Concert of the Year at IRAWMA – Jamaica Gleaner

Shatta Wale Secures IRAWMA Best African Dancehall Entertainer Crown as Shattafest Takes Concert of the Year

Ghana’s Shatta Wale is marking a major moment at the International Reggae and World Music Awards, landing Best African Dancehall Entertainer while his flagship Shattafest Ghana concert series earned Concert of the Year honors. The dual recognition underscores the Ghanaian heavyweight’s influence across the continent and his ability to scale a festival into a cultural statement.

Shattafest has solidified itself as a powerhouse platform—bringing together regional talent and pushing dancehall beyond island borders into West African consciousness. For Wale, these nods validate the investment in building infrastructure for the sound, not just riding waves. IRAWMA voters clearly see what’s been building in Accra.

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