Shatta Wale Recalls The Traumatic Experience Of Growing Up With Divorced Parents

Ghanaian Dancehall musician Shatta Wale recently talked about a very sensitive part of his life: the anguish he went through as a result of his parents’ divorce.

Shatta Wale discussed the emotional and mental effects of his parents’ divorce in an honest Facebook Live session. He said that seeing his parents’ marriage end when he was a small child had a profound impact on him and caused pain that persisted into adulthood.

He highlighted the emotional upheaval and instability growing up in a broken home as he thought back on the difficulties he encountered. He stressed the impact that growing up without a secure familial environment had on his identity and sense of security.

Shatta Wale talked about how he found it difficult to deal with the psychological effects of his parents’ divorce, frequently feeling helpless and exposed as a result. He disclosed that the event had left him with long-lasting emotional wounds that affected his wellbeing and relationships.

He remembered that every time he expressed worries about his parents’ actions, he was constantly labeled as a disobedient son. He added that as a result, he had to leave his family in quest of tranquility, which had left him temporarily without a place to live.

Shatta Wale disclosed that he used social isolation as a coping strategy as a result. He clarified that he still doesn’t think twice about cutting ties with anyone who causes him problems, just like he did with his parents in the past.