President John Mahama was spotted happily singing Shatta Waleâs âMahama Paperâ at Legacy Rise Showdown The event took place at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday, December 20, 2025 Social media erupted as the video of the president vibing to Shatta Waleâs performance went viral.
President John Dramani Mahama has captured hearts on social media after he was spotted singing dancehall singer Shatta Wale's hit song 'Mahama Paper' word for word.
President Mahama vibes to Shatta Waleâs âMahama Paperâ word-for-word at a boxing event. Photo credit: shatta wale, president mahama.
The night of the event took a whole different turn with the appearance of singer Shatta Wale. In the trending video, a crowd of sports lovers, entertainment fans, and boxing enthusiasts were overwhelmed as Shatta Wale took to the stage.
Bringing life to the event, Shatta Wale performed his 2016 hit song 'Mahama Paper.' The crowd instantly chanted the lyrics at the top of their voices. The president was welcomed to the event and sat in the VIP section during the event.
As the singer kept on with his performance, cameras captured the moment President Mahama was singing along word-for-word. President Mahama was seen seated, smiling broadly, clearly enjoying the performance. When the crowd noticed his cheerful expression displayed on the screen, they erupted into loud cheers. The video of the president vibing to the 'Mahama Paper' song by Shatta Wale has since gone viral, sparking reactions across social media.
Who is Shatta Wale? Shatta Wale (born Charles Nii Armah Mensah Jr. on Oct 17, 1984) is a famous Ghanaian reggae-dancehall artist, singer, songwriter, and producer, known for hits like "Dancehall King" and his energetic style blending Afrobeats, reggae, and dancehall. His musical style has earned him titles like "African Dancehall King" and major collaborations, notably with BeyoncĂŠ on "Already," making him a prominent, sometimes controversial figure in African music.