Minister of Education Yaw Adutwum has shared his vision for nurturing young talent across Ghana, inspired by the influence of Dancehall king Shatta Wale.
In an interview on Hitz FM’s Cruise Control with Mercury Quaye, the minister revealed his intention to meet Shatta Wale to understand how to motivate and shape the next generation of creative and entrepreneurial talent.
Mr. Adutwum noted that he has not formally met Shatta Wale but hopes to do so in the future.
“I just saw him one day from a distance at Tamale Airport. I look forward to one day meeting him,” he said.
When that meeting happens, the Education Minister said he has three core questions for the Shatta Movement boss, all focused on his influence in Ghanaian society.
“When I meet him, I’m going to say, ‘Hey, what makes you sing this way? What is your motivation? And how would you help us create 50 Shatta Wales?’” he explained.
The minister drew a parallel with his ongoing efforts to foster technical talent in his constituency. He revealed that he has personally identified students fresh out of high school and funded their training in engineering schools.
If his initiative yields positive results—producing 93 engineers—he is confident that a similar collaboration with Shatta Wale would be fruitful.
“My goal is to create role models who inspire others. If I get to know what Shatta Wale truly is and what drives his artistry, we can help replicate that inspiration for young Ghanaians. By the time Shatta Wale retires, I’ll have 50 Shatta Wales in the system,” he added.
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