Give Shatta Wale a Diplomatic Passport, He’s earned it - Blogger tells govt
Media personality and blogger Arnold Mensah Elavanyo is calling on the government to grant Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale a diplomatic passport, arguing that the musician’s global influence and contributions to Ghana’s creative industry make him more than deserving of such national recognition.
The blogger's remarks come in the wake of ShattaFest 2025, which drew thousands to Accra’s Independence Square, reaffirming the artiste’s unshaken dominance and mass following.
In a Facebook post sighted by Graphic Showbiz, he urged authorities to recognize Shatta Wale not merely as an entertainer but as a cultural ambassador with untapped potential for national branding.
“A nation that does not celebrate its heroes is not worth dying for. Hon. Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, kindly consider giving Charles Nii Armah Mensah a diplomatic passport as his birthday gift. He deserves it. There is a lot he can do for Ghana in the arts industry worldwide.”
According to him, Shatta Wale’s global appeal, particularly among the youth and the diaspora, positions him as an asset in promoting Ghana on the international stage.
He suggested a strategic collaboration between the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture, the Diaspora Affairs Office, and Shatta Wale’s management to officially engage him in branding Ghana as an attractive tourist and investment destination.
“Let’s use our personalities to rebrand and strategically position Ghana on the globe. Let’s not waste the influence, numbers, and goodwill Shatta Wale has. Now that the iron is hot, let’s strike it hard.”
Elavanyo further hinted that giving Shatta Wale a diplomatic passport would not only be symbolic but a practical step in leveraging celebrity diplomacy to market Ghana globally.
“He is loved deeply and wherever he goes, the love will follow him. No Ghanaian will oppose this move; it will rather buy goodwill for now and the future.”
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