Shatta Wale is advocating a shift toward agribusiness, urging the youth to invest in agriculture as a means of securing their future.
Speaking at the Youth in Palm Plantation summit, themed “Empowering the Youth in Agribusiness,” the award-winning musician positioned agriculture, particularly palm cultivation, as more than a fallback option, describing it as a space rich with untapped opportunity.
The initiative behind the summit is aimed at addressing rising youth unemployment by steering attention to palm plantations and other agricultural ventures as practical and sustainable career paths.
In his remarks, Shatta Wale stressed that success does not always require leaving the country. He challenged young people to rethink the rush to travel abroad, insisting that discipline and consistency can yield meaningful rewards right at home.
“There’s a bigger picture ahead when you have patience and when you have time to move mountains, and I believe that’s what I’ve been able to do all these years. I know people say Shatta doesn’t travel and all that, but I tell people, when you are disciplined and focused, there’s money to be made in Ghana.
“Most importantly, when you are affiliated with the key people of this country to guide and protect you, it will make your business grow,” he said.
Beyond motivation, he called for action, encouraging the youth to invest in ventures that can provide long-term security for themselves and their families.
“The youth in palm plantation is something very dear to my heart. This is the opportunity for you to become the person you want to be. I urge every youth of Ghana to follow the directives and what I am doing so that we can all feed ourselves and our families. This is a big opportunity for us, and I want everybody to support,” Shatta Wale added.
