YEA boss seeks innovative collaboration to boost youth employment through Ghana’s homegrown ride-hailing platform
Malik Basintale, the Chief Executive Officer of the Youth Employment Agency (YEA), has expressed strong interest in partnering with dancehall star Shatta Wale to elevate the reach and impact of his Shaxi transportation company. The proposal, made via a social media post, aims to promote innovation, create jobs, and scale Shaxi into a leading transport solution across Ghana.
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Basintale publicly extended a hand of partnership to the musician, writing:
“Let’s partner to make Shaxi, Ghanaian-owned, big. Hear from you soon!”
This gesture signals YEA’s willingness to support innovative, local ventures that align with its core mandate—empowering young Ghanaians through sustainable job creation and entrepreneurial opportunities.
Shaxi and Its Potential for Job Creation
Shaxi (Shatta Taxi) was launched by Shatta Wale in December 2021 as a ride-hailing platform tailored to the Ghanaian market. Unlike traditional profit-driven models, Shaxi was built with a social impact focus—creating jobs for the youth and providing affordable transport services to the public.
The prospect of a collaboration with YEA opens up new possibilities for scaling operations, improving driver welfare, and expanding the platform’s reach beyond major cities. With government backing and institutional support, Shaxi could become a national model for youth-driven innovation in the transport sector.
A Public-Private Collaboration to Watch
Malik Basintale’s move reflects growing interest in public-private partnerships that drive economic transformation. By tapping into Shatta Wale’s entrepreneurial influence and Shaxi’s growing brand, YEA hopes to channel youth energy into productive ventures.
While Shatta Wale has yet to respond publicly, the proposal has stirred conversations on the potential synergy between government agencies and local startups to tackle unemployment and promote made-in-Ghana solutions.
If accepted, the partnership could signal a new era of tech-enabled job creation and help position Shaxi as a standout success story in Ghana’s transportation and youth employment space.