I Want To Nurture And Build The Next Street King, Someone Greater Than Me - Shatta Wale

Shatta Wale has disclosed that he wants his legacy to be about building the next street king and not just chart-topping records

He made this known while speaking on the sidelines of the launch of the Student Loan Trust Fund (SLTF) @ 20 Song Competition in Accra.

According to the dancehall artiste, it is his commitment to mentoring the next generation of Ghanaian music talent.

He said, "I am ready to nurture the next Shatta Wale. If there is another street king coming, I want to be part of that journey. I want to see someone even greater than me."

Shatta Wale's comment follows the SLTF@20 Song Competition, organised in partnership with Hotwav GH, which forms part of activities marking the 20th anniversary of the Student Loan Trust Fund, following a partnership Shatta Wale announced earlier in April 2026, when he declared that education is the key.

For the 'Melissa' hitmaker, the competition is about far more than music.

"This is not just about music. It is about building lives, building dreams and building the next big name. If you are a singer, a rapper or any talent, just bring your energy. We are going to pick a winner who will stand with me on stage," he said.

For Shatta Wale, the real prize is bigger than any dollar figure.

"I want to see raw talent. I want to see energy. I want someone who is ready to work hard and take this industry further. If you win, you are not just winning money — you are winning a future.

"If I can help one person become better than me, then I have done my job. That is the future I want to see," he added.