{
  "id": 7835181,
  "title": "‘Don’t copy my lifestyle, copy my thinking’ – Shatta Wale lectures UPSA students",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/dont-copy-my-lifestyle-copy-my-thinking-shatta-wale-lectures-upsa",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-16T17:15:18.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Adom Online",
    "slug": "adom-online",
    "url": "https://www.adomonline.com/dont-copy-my-lifestyle-copy-my-thinking-shatta-wale-lectures-upsa-students/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Renowned dancehall artist Shatta Wale delivered a motivational speech at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), addressing the students in attendance. Instead of performing music, he shared his insights on achieving success and the mindset that guided his career. Shatta Wale highlighted the importance of envisioning one's desired future and taking deliberate steps towards it, emphasizing that every significant achievement starts with an idea. He cautioned the students against making money the only goal of their ambitions, urging them to cultivate a broader mindset and not to waste resources chasing money. The artiste stressed the need for versatility and the necessity of evolving alongside the changing world. Shatta Wale also advised the students to be mindful of their personal brands, continually assessing and adapting them to maintain competitiveness in their respective fields. His appearance was part of the UPSA 1000 & Entrepreneurship Conference, which was organized following an invitation from UPSA's Vice Chancellor, Professor John Kwaku Mensah Mawutor. The Vice Chancellor sought Shatta Wale's perspective on entrepreneurship, branding, and his experience in leveraging the internet to market his music and build a successful career. For Shatta Wale, the session provided an opportunity to translate his years in the entertainment industry into practical lessons for a new generation of students.",
  "summary": "Dancehall king Shatta Wale picked up his microphone to drop some bars, this time not in a studio, but before an august crowd at the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA). He traded his usual musical performance for a conversation about success and the mindset behind his journey. Known for his flamboyant persona, Shatta Wale […]",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Adom Online",
        "title": "Shatta Wale promises 2 years of free performances for UPSA SRC week",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/16/shatta-wale-promises-2-years-of-free-performances-for-upsa-src-week",
        "published": "2026-09-16T17:21:24.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}