Malik Basintale Welcomes Shatta Wale to YEA, Promises 150 Electric Vehicles for Shaxi

• Shatta Wale has secured a new relationship with Ghana's Youth Employment Agency (YEA), headed by Malik Basintale
• The musician met the CEO on May 30 at the YEA headquarters, where their new deal to push his ride-hailing service, Shaxi, was signed
• Footage from their meeting ended with a promise from the government to boost Shaxi as a means of employment

The Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), Malik Basintale, welcomed Shatta Wale to his office on May 30 to launch their partnership.

The politician made a commitment to offer 150 electric vehicles for Shatta Wale's Shaxi platform.

The YEA CEO clarified that the electric vehicles were from a private individual, but he has instructed his team to get the vehicles registered first on Shatta Wale's ride-hailing platform.

Shatta Wale founded Shaxi in 2021 with a fleet of branded taxi cabs available for hire via an app.

Shaxi, a portmanteau of 'Shatta' and 'Taxi,' provides affordable transportation and creates employment opportunities for the youth in Ghana.

So far, the business has employed dozens of drivers who earn an income transporting passengers across Ghana.

The YEA CEO first expressed interest in Shatta Wale's Shaxi on May 27 after Shatta Wale shared a post about.

During their meeting on May 30, Malik Basintale expressed his interest in becoming an ambassador for Shatta Wale's Shaxi brand for free.

Shatta Wale's manager speaks about Shaxi's partnership

Ghanaian music executive and media personality, Samuel Atuobi Baah aka Sammy Flex, who doubles as Shatta Wale's manager, was at the meeting with YEA.

Speaking on behalf of the brand, the musician's manager shed more light on YEA's obligations as part of the partnership in a social media post, saying,

"The Youth Employment Agency is set to roll out a strategic partnership with Shatta Wale and his SHAXI to create thousands of jobs for Ghanaian youth.

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.

SHAXI vehicles that operate on a 24-hour basis will receive additional incentives. This ensures that at least two young people can be employed per vehicle, working in shifts, and maximising both income and job creation potential."

Netizens hail Shaxi's new partnership

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from Ghanaians in reaction Shaxi's new deal signed by Shatta Wale and Malik Basintale of the Youth Employment Agency.

albertbaahamoako said:

"Malik Malik Awurade nhyira wo and Wale may God continue to bless you more🥰🥰🥰."

GrandMaster1z wrote:

"This is the better Ghana we all have been waiting for... Good things always come through the hard way... God bless us all and thus sitting Govt🙏👌💪."

emmajuniano remarked:

"Shatta wale is indeed a music leader . This interview alone bigger than soo many music in Ghana."

Sarkodie endorses Shaxi's investment campaign

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Sarkodie had thrown his weight behind Shatta Wale's Invest in Shaxi campaign.

Sarkodie’s endorsement is particularly noteworthy given the history of rivalry between the two artists.

His support signifies a positive turn in their relationship and highlights the importance of unity in promoting Ghanaian businesses.

Source: YEN.com.gh