Growing up in his native country Ghana, Shasha was inspired by such great artists like
Bob Marley, Stevie Wonder, the Commodores, Fela Ransom Kuti and many others. He was also profoundly influenced by the dedication, personal sacrifice and courage of Nelson Mandela. His singing career began whilst he was still a teenager and he quickly amazed local audiences with his stunning voice and remarkable vocal range.Not surprisingly “Tell Freedom,†his debut album hit the charts as soon as it was released. This was followed by several other recordings, all of which achieved great success on the local African Music scene. During the first Miss Universe Beauty Pageant in Ghana, Shasha stole the show with a performance that tore the house down and greatly impressed international visitors.Shasha led fifteen top Ghanaian artists in an all star musical collaboration which was produced via the sponsorship of the Johns Hopkins University as a benefit against HIV/AIDS in Africa. Truly a musician with a heart he has been at the forefront of the war against HIV/AIDS using his music to break down the stigma of the disease, travelling from village to village and deliberately embracing the sick and those orphaned because of the epidemic.Shasha’s stage monk-like outfit is credited to the Franciscan Friars and he finds the life of Saint Francis of Assisi a true inspiration. Although the Saint was very wealthy, he left the comfort of his home to live with and fight for the poor and the needy in the slums.So far Shasha Marley has not relented in his pursuit to make a difference through the powerful message of his songs and his constantly uplifting live performances.Email Shasha at
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