Shasa marley biography for kids

Ghana musician

Julius Amua-Sekyi, popularly known as Shasha Marley is a Ghanaian roots reggae. He is noted for songs such as "Twin City Mafia", "I'm Not Ashamed of the Gospel", and "Maata Family" among others.^[1]

Early life

Shasha Marley was born in Sekondi-Takoradi in the Western Region of Ghana to a father who was a retired educationist and a choirmaster.

Between 1979 and 1983, he was a student at St. John's Secondary School in Sekondi where he played with the school's band known as Mathew Chapter 5. Right after secondary school, he went mainstream and then on went ahead to release several albums.^[2]

Career

During his early days, Shasha Marley spoke of Bob Marley, Burning Spear, Steel Pulse and Jimmy Cliff as his major influences.

He released his debut single, "Tell Freedom", which became a major hit in Ghana and beyond. Since then, he has gone on to release several other songs.^[3]

Personal life

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