Ghanaian rapper, Chief Osei Bonsu, popularly known as Tulenkey, has commended his colleague Shatta Wale's partnership with the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) to create jobs for young people in the country.

He called on Ghanaians who habitually criticize him for being opinionated to invest the same energy into praising the musician for his contribution to eradicating unemployment in the country.

“The same energy that people use to condemn and criticise Shatta Wale when he speaks his mind, let’s use the same energy to applaud him,” he told Amansan Krakye in an interview.

The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA) met with Shatta Wale, the CEO of SHAXI—a ride-hailing platform established in 2021—for a youth employment partnership on Friday, May 30.

This strategic partnership with SHAXI will create thousands of jobs for Ghanaian youth who remain unemployed or seek better job opportunities.

As part of this collaboration, YEA will support the first 2,000 vehicles that subscribe to the SHAXI platform with GHC500 worth of fuel coupons every month for six months.

"This bold move is designed to ease the operational cost for drivers and encourage more youth participation in the transport business," YEA noted.

Last year, Shatta Wale revealed on social media that he invested over $2 million into his ride-hailing service, Shaxi, which was launched in 2023.

His decision, he explained, was driven by a desire to create jobs and support individuals rather than spend on personal luxuries.

"I wanted to make extra money to support people. Why else would I start a business?" Shatta Wale stated, reflecting on his motivation.

He highlighted that instead of indulging in personal luxuries like Lamborghinis or Rolls Royces, he directed $2.2 million into Shaxi. This investment covered app development, acquiring a fleet of mini cars, and promotional activities.

Despite his public persona, Shatta Wale emphasized his compassionate nature and underscored the importance of community support.

Shaxi, a portmanteau of "Shatta" and "taxi," aims not only to compete with other ride-sharing services but also to contribute positively to Ghanaian society by providing employment opportunities, particularly for youth and fans of his music.