Edson Baraukwa | Africa Guardian
Ghanaian dancehall artist Shatta Wale is gearing up for the release of his first single of 2025, titled Africa Mandiba, dropping on Friday, January 17. The new track reflects on his historic performance in Jamaica at the end of 2024, where he shared the stage with his idol, Vybz Kartel. A snippet of the song, which Shatta Wale recently shared online, has quickly gained traction among his fanbase.
The song follows Shatta Wale’s notable appearance at Jamaica’s National Stadium in Kingston, where he joined other top artists to perform in front of 35,000 fans. His collaboration with Vybz Kartel marked a pivotal moment in his career, with the Jamaican dancehall legend recognizing Shatta Wale as the “King of African Dancehall.” The performance boosted Shatta Wale’s international profile and forged stronger ties with global stars like Skillibeng and Popcaan.
Some of the tracks Shatta Wale performed during his set in Jamaica have already started making waves, including On God, which recently debuted on the Billboard charts following his live performance.
In Africa Mandiba, Shatta Wale reflects on his Jamaican journey and expresses deep gratitude to Vybz Kartel, cementing the significance of the experience in his career. Fans are eagerly anticipating the full release of the track.
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