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Ho, Oct. 4, 24HourNews – Fast-rising Volta Region artiste JJ Gonami has finally met Ghanaian dancehall King Shatta Wale for the first time in Ho.
The long-awaited meeting followed Shatta Wale’s acknowledgment of the young artiste during a press conference organized by MoMo by MTN ahead of ShattaFest 2026.
At the press conference, Shatta Wale, known in private life as Charles Nii Armah Mensah, described JJ Gonami as one of the hardworking artistes from the Volta Region he was eager to meet before leaving the region.
The dancehall icon’s comment has since generated excitement among music fans in the Volta Region, with many praising him for recognizing local talent.
JJ Gonami, who is currently promoting his refix of Shatta Wale’s popular song “On God”, could not hide his excitement after meeting his musical idol. The refix, which is trending with the hashtags #GodIsHere, #ShattaFest2026 and #VoltaRegion, has earned him commendation from music lovers.
Industry watchers say the endorsement from Shatta Wale is a major boost for JJ Gonami’s career and for the Volta music industry as a whole.
Shatta Wale is in the Volta Region for ShattaFest 2026, a music festival aimed at celebrating and promoting Ghanaian music while connecting with fans in the region.