Celebrated Dancehall Artiste Shatta Wale has sparked debate after revealing that he considers himself retired from active music, despite maintaining a strong presence in the entertainment industry.
The musician, born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr., made the surprising claim during an interview with Bola Ray on Thursday, 28 May 2026.
The statement has left many fans puzzled, given that Shatta Wale remains one of Ghana’s most visible and commercially active artistes, regularly releasing music, performing at major events and engaging his large fan base online.
When asked whether he had reached a stage in life where he could comfortably step away from music, Shatta Wale responded confidently: “I retired three years ago.”
He explained that although many people still associate him primarily with music, his attention has increasingly shifted towards business and entrepreneurship.
According to the artiste, his focus is now centred on building sustainable ventures capable of creating long-term wealth beyond the entertainment industry.
Discussing some of his investments, he pointed to businesses such as Shaxi and Hot Wave, which he says form part of a broader strategy to expand his commercial interests.
He said; “Yes, I’m doing business. Hot Wave, Shaxi.”
Shatta Wale further disclosed that his business network has established partnerships and investment connections in countries including China and the United Arab Emirates.
He also revealed that his team recently developed and launched a digital marketplace aimed at supporting traders, particularly those operating within Accra’s popular Tuesday Market.
Hinting at additional projects in the pipeline, the musician suggested that more technology-driven initiatives would soon be unveiled.
He stated; “Something explosive is coming. So that is what we launched yesterday, and it’s beautiful.”
