Ghanaian Dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, rendered apologies to Rapper Sarkodie and his wife Tracy for failing to withhold what was meant to be a secret.

According to him, Sarkodie bought eight cars to support his transport business, called Shaxi, and the rapper trusted him to keep the information away from the public.

Unfortunately, Shatta Wale appeared on TikTok live on October 10, to disclose the information to Ghanaians while hailing the rapper as a “genuine industry player.”

"When he bought the car, he told me not to tell anybody, but I told him we all have to support each other. I know he won't be happy that I have said this on live.

"Tracy is my baby. We are sorry for entering his (Sark) account. I am sure Tracy would ask why he didn't inform her that he wanted to purchase cars for me. Shoutout to the Sark natives," he added.

In 2024, Shatta Wale revealed that he invested over $2 million into his ride-hailing service, Shaxi, which was launched in 2023.

His decision, he explained, was driven by a desire to create jobs and support individuals rather than spending on personal luxuries.

"I wanted to make extra money to support people. Why else would I start a business?" Shatta Wale stated, reflecting on his motivation.

He highlighted that instead of indulging in personal luxuries like Lamborghinis or Rolls Royces, he directed $2.2 million into Shaxi. This investment covered app development, acquiring a fleet of mini cars, and promotional activities.

Despite his public persona, Shatta Wale emphasized his compassionate nature and underscored the importance of community support. Shaxi, a portmanteau of "Shatta" and "taxi," aims not only to compete with other ride-sharing services but also to contribute positively to Ghanaian society by providing employment opportunities, particularly for youth and fans of his music.

In May this year, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) met with the Shatta Wale, the CEO of SHAXI—a ride-hailing platform established in 2021—for a youth employment partnership.

This strategic partnership with SHAXI will create thousands of jobs for Ghanaian youth who remain unemployed or seek better job opportunities.

As part of this collaboration, YEA will support the first 2,000 vehicles that subscribe to the SHAXI platform with GHC500 worth of fuel coupons every month for six months.

"This bold move is designed to ease the operational cost for drivers and encourage more youth participation in the transport business," YEA noted.

SHAXI vehicles that operate on a 24-hour basis will receive additional incentives. This ensures that at least two young people can be employed per vehicle, working in shifts, and maximizing both income and job creation potential.

YEA noted that "this is a true game-changer in public-private collaboration where innovation and star power are used to drive real impact in youth employment!"

On his part, Shatta Wale noted that he is open to making more investments in the tech industry to provide more jobs to the youth.

This is not the first initiative being taken by YEA; in April this year, the agency entered a one-year agreement with SoccaBet Ghana to create 500 job placements.

Also, the agency, in partnership with the Ghana Fire Service, will recruit 5,000 young Ghanaians as fire assistants across the country.

The Youth Employment Agency (YEA) and the Ghana Police Service have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to recruit 12,000 young individuals across the country to serve as Community Police Assistants (CPAs).

Speaking at the signing ceremony on Monday, May 19, at the Ministry of Interior, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of YEA, Malik Basintale, noted that the government's priority is not solely about creating job opportunities but "involving our youth in building safer communities."

"We are here today because we have found some 12,000 jobs within the Ghana Police Service. Every day and anytime I wake up, the first thing that comes to mind is where I can find jobs for young people out there."

"His Excellency the President is always willing to hear the number of jobs that have been found and delivered to young people. Today, we have found 12,000 more jobs for young people out there, and we are ready to exhibit in the coming days," he added.