Ghanaian dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, has encouraged students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), to develop their minds, believe in their ideas and dare to think differently.
The musician recently engaged students of UPSA in what he described as a “meeting of minds,” where he shared lessons from his personal and professional journey.
Reflecting on the engagement in a message of appreciation to the university, Shatta Wale said his presentation went beyond telling the story of his music career. According to him, he spoke about the failures, lessons, ideas, discipline, reinvention and mindset that have shaped his journey.
He particularly urged the students not to imitate his lifestyle but rather learn from the thinking and mindset that have contributed to his career.
“Don’t copy my lifestyle. Copy my thinking,” Shatta Wale said.
He reminded the students that their greatest asset is not their background, current circumstances or public perception, but their minds.
Shatta Wale encouraged them to protect and train their minds, continuously seek knowledge, believe in their ideas and remain confident enough to approach life differently.
Expressing gratitude to the university’s leadership, faculty, staff and students, he thanked Vice-Chancellor Prof. John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor for the opportunity to speak to the UPSA community.
He also acknowledged the students for listening, asking questions and connecting with his message.
Shatta Wale concluded that although he went to UPSA to share his experiences, he left equally inspired by the students and their perspectives.
“I came to share my mind, but I left inspired by yours,” he said.
The engagement adds another dimension to Shatta Wale’s public persona, highlighting his interest in sharing lessons from his lengthy career with young people beyond the entertainment space.