Shatta Wale Reveals Spiritual Meaning Behind SM Hand Symbol
Ghanaian dancehall icon Shatta Wale has clarified the deeper significance of his widely recognised “SM” hand gesture, explaining, in a conversation with Kelvin Taylor, that it carries spiritual symbolism beyond the realm of music. He revealed that the three fingers on one hand represent wisdom, knowledge, and understanding, while the three on the other signify God the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit—showing that, for him, the Shatta Movement has evolved into something more spiritually grounded than just entertainment. He emphasized that anyone who becomes part of the Movement should understand that it is rooted in a belief system because people are seeking hope, motivation, and guidance in life. He also shared that many of his supporters now come to him for prayers and spiritual encouragement, recalling, for instance, how two young women recently knelt before him asking for prayer, and how he regularly receives messages in his inbox seeking uplifting words, which he responds to with sincere support. His expressions of faith, and the way he speaks about spiritual matters in public, have sparked conversations online about his religious life; while some fans even suggest he might one day become a prophet, others feel he is uniquely positioned to win many souls for Christ through his music and influence.
