Shatta Wale Recalls How A Plus Fled From His Father During Childhood Music Lessons | Discuss Ghana

In a nostalgic and humorous revelation on Sunday night, April 5, 2026, dancehall king Shatta Wale shared rare childhood memories of his early days in music with the Member of Parliament for Gomoa Central, Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus).

Speaking to the massive crowd at the Gomoa Easter Carnival, Shatta Wale recounted how A Plus used to act as his unofficial "music coach" long before either of them became household names.

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The Secret Music Coaching

The "Gringo" hitmaker described a time when he was still living under the strict supervision of his father, Charles Nii Armah Mensah Snr. (Shatta Capo)

The Runaway Coach: Shatta Wale revealed that A Plus would frequently visit his home to teach him the ropes of the music business and songwriting. However, the lessons were often cut short by the sound of his father's arrival.

The Quote:

“Back then, Hon. A Plus used to come to my house to coach me in music. But anytime he came over and my father was arriving, he would run away. I never knew why.” — Shatta Wale.

Father’s Expectations: Shatta Wale has previously noted that his father originally wanted him to become a pilot or a lawyer, leading to a strictly controlled home environment that made pursuing music a "secret mission".

A Brotherhood Reunited in Gomoa

The memory was shared during a moment of deep appreciation for A Plus, who organized the 2026 Gomoa Easter Carnival as part of a "National Reset" for tourism in the Central Region:

Mutual Respect: After sharing the story, Shatta Wale publicly bowed to A Plus, acknowledging that the MP’s early mentorship helped lay the foundation for his record-breaking career.

Childhood Circle: Shatta Wale also mentioned that other industry veterans, including former MUSIGA President Obour, were part of the small group that encouraged his talent when he was just a teenager.

Success of GomoaFest: The carnival, which ran from April 2 to 5, concluded as a major success, featuring a star-studded lineup that included Sarkodie, Kofi Kinaata, and Samini alongside Shatta Wale.

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Profile: The Mentor and the Protégé

Feature	A Plus (The Coach)	Shatta Wale (The Student)
Early Role	Highlife satirist and music mentor.	Aspiring musician (Bandana).
Current Role	MP for Gomoa Central / Social Activist.	Global Dancehall Icon.
Relationship	"Big brother" and strategic advisor.	Loyal friend and cultural ambassador.

“A Plus was doing 'National Reset' before it became a slogan. He saw the talent in me when the world was still sleeping.” — Shatta Wale.