Shatta Wale Donates $100k to Black Stars Ahead of 2026 World Cup
- Shatta Wale has donated $100,000 to support the Black Stars' 2026 World Cup preparations
- The donation was made during a fundraising ceremony in Accra on Friday, March 20, 2026
- The dancehall music superstar encouraged others to donate for the Black Stars' success
Dancehall music superstar, Shatta Wale, known in private life as Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr, has donated $100,000 to the Black Stars.
The donation is to help the team prepare for the 2026 World Cup in June in the US, Canada, and Mexico.
Source: Instagram
Shatta Wale announced his donation at a fundraising ceremony held on Friday, March 20, 2026, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra.
Addressing the audience after being called on stage to give a remark, Shatta Wale indicated that he was donating on behalf of his businesses, including Hotwav and Shaxi.
According to him, he was invited by the Deputy Finance Minister, Thomas Nyarko Ampem, to come and support the team.
"I was like, alright, I will be there, so I just came, and we had a chat. But now, what I'm seeing with companies and everybody supporting, including His Excellency, I just want to say from my team to the Black Stars, we are donating $100,000," he said to loud cheers from the audience.
He then mentioned his partners from the Hotwav and other businesses, adding:
"I'll just say this is what I can do to support the Black Stars. So if anyone wants to donate, please do it because we need more money for the Black Stars."
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Reactions to Shatta Wale's Black Stars donation
The $100,000 donation from Shatta Wale to the Black Stars impressed many people online after the videos emerged.
Below are some of the reactions YEN.com.gh sighted.
flexysly99 said
"Your favourite too dey on board ooooo...we are waiting for him😂😂😂😂😂😂😂..."He shall set a table before me in the presence of my Enemies...SURELY! WHEN WE GET TO SURELY, GOODNESS AND..." 😂😂😂😂😂😂...The "SURELY " nu🔥🔥🔥...GOD IS HERE!!!😍😍😍."
mkuds1 said:
"In the game, you don't just fight with your mouth, but you do it by the wallets too. paahpaaapaaa.😂😂"
coachappara said:
"🔥🔥🔥Like how Things are going.. the way they’re involving individuals who have huge influence and riches in the country."
Aremeyawu Issah said:
"This one no be say we Dey give behind camera ooo donate make everyone see no be too known SM for life."
Amiyaw Kofi said:
"With all these donations, if black star go there and do logozeeeee make dem no come back ooo."
Humble Lion said:
"aaahhh Donation for what nkoaa... !! Something wey Round 16 seff we no go reach, which kind money u people dey pack give dem hmm... Anyways, if Black Stars reach the Finals, make car pass ma leg top."
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Mahama makes Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy hug
Meanwhile, YEN.com.gh reported that Shatta Wale and his rival, Stonebwoy, had shared an unexpected hug at the fundraiser for the Black Stars' World Cup campaign.
The hug was triggered by President John Mahama, who requested it after seeing the two dancehall superstars shake hands on stage.
The audience cheered as the two artistes embraced, with President Mahama applauding.
Source: YEN.com.gh
