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19 Dec

Stonebwoy Names Davido As Special Guest For Bhimfest 2024

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Ghanaian dancehall sensation Stonebwoy has announced Nigerian superstar Davido as the special guest for the highly anticipated Bhimfest 2024. The annual music festival promises to be an electrifying celebration of music, culture, and unity. Stonebwoy, known for his vibrant performances, revealed the news on his social media platforms, exciting fans across Ghana and beyond. Davido’s inclusion adds international appeal to the event, as the "Unavailable" hitmaker joins a star-studded lineup of artists from Ghana and across Africa. Bhimfest has become a major highlight on the Ghanaian entertainment calendar, and this year’s edition is expected to attract thousands of music lovers,…

25 Nov

It Takes More Than Language To ‘Blow’ – Stonebwoy

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Dancehall/Reggae artiste, Stonebwoy, has encouraged up-and-coming musicians to look beyond their local dialects and blend them with other languages to reach out globally. To him, seamlessly introducing local tongue in their songs, making a deliberate effort to intertwine cross-languages, and promotion of songs were the surest ways to make an impact in the global music industry. He made these revelations while speaking to local and international students of the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), at a Cultural Day celebration on Friday, November 15. “It is not easy crossing over to mainstream, and music on its own is a universal…

18 Oct

‘Stop Fooling And Grow Up’ – Shatta Wale Responds To Stonebwoy’s Birthday Wish

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On October 17, 2024, Dancehall musician Charles Nii Armah Mensah, popularly known as Shatta Wale, celebrated his 40th birthday. The singer received well-wishes from fans and notable figures, including Stonebwoy and broadcaster Serwaa Amihere. Despite their differences over the past six years, Stonebwoy took to social media to share heartfelt birthday wishes for Shatta Wale. He wrote, “No matter the differences, I wish you long life, brother! Big 40… (Blackstar age).” In response, Shatta Wale disagreed with Stonebwoy’s use of the word “differences.” He asserted that their fans don’t need what he described as “enmity.” “Which differences? Stop fooling and grow up… The fans don’t need this enmity. Be…

03 Oct

Funny Face Launches Fresh Attack On Stonebwoy Days After Being Discharged From Pantang

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Comedian Funny Face has reignited his feud with dancehall artist Stonebwoy, shortly after being discharged from the Pantang Psychiatric Hospital. In a series of videos, Funny Face accused Stonebwoy of sabotaging his relationship with Togolese football star Emmanuel Adebayor, alleging that the musician is trying to steal his spotlight. Funny Face claimed that while Adebayor once considered giving Stonebwoy a car, he ultimately chose to give him a bike instead, insinuating that Stonebwoy’s negative influence led to this decision. He referred to Stonebwoy as a “cripple” and suggested that the ongoing tension with fellow artist Shatta Wale stems from Shatta’s…

30 Sep

Stonebwoy Crowned ‘Artiste Of The Year’ At 2024 3Music Awards

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Iconic Reggae/Afro-Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy, has been named Artiste of the Year at the 2024 3Music Awards. The prestigious event, held at the Palm Convention Centre within the La Palm Royal Beach Hotel, was a dazzling celebration of Ghanaian music’s finest talents. With an atmosphere of glitz, glamour, and electrifying performances, Stonebwoy stood out in a fiercely competitive category, facing off against top acts like Sarkodie, King Promise, Kuami Eugene, and Black Sherif. As the suspense built, the auditorium buzzed with anticipation. When Stonebwoy’s name was announced, the crowd erupted into cheers. In addition to the coveted Artiste of the Year…

26 Sep

I’ve Been Trying To Make Up With Stonebwoy For Years – Kelvyn Boy

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Afrobeats singer, Kelvyn Boy has opened up about his ongoing efforts to reconcile with his former mentor, Stonebwoy. According to him, he has been trying to patch things up with the dancehall star for the past five years. The two artistes, who once shared a strong musical partnership under Stonebwoy’s Burniton Music Group, had a falling out several years ago, leading to Kelvyn Boy’s exit from the label. Despite the long-standing tension, Kelvyn Boy said he has since been attempting to mend their relationship. “Left to me alone, we should just quash the issues and be cool, I don’t even…

23 Sep

Samini’s Epic Response To Fans Comparing Shatta Wale’s Album To Stonebwoy’s

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Ghanaian dancehall legend, Samini lashed out at a fan who tried to spark controversy by asking for his opinion on the performance of Shatta Wale’s SAFA album compared to Stonebwoy’s hit song “Jejereje.” The interaction took place during one of Samini’s live sessions on social media, where some fans infiltrated the comment section with questions about his former protégé, Stonebwoy. Visibly irritated by the question, Samini didn’t hold back in his reply as he believes the question is a trap intended for him to be dragged. Samini made it clear that he doesn’t believe Shatta Wale’s album has flopped, before ordering the…

02 Sep

Stonebwoy Featured On Jordin Sparks’ Upcoming Album ‘No Restrictions’

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Ghanaian Afro-Dancehall star Stonebwoy is featured on American singer Jordin Sparks’ upcoming album, “No Restrictions.” Stonebwoy appears on track 10, titled “No Cry.” Jordin Sparks recently unveiled the official tracklist and expressed her excitement about the project, which she described as a collection of 15 of her top favorite songs chosen from over 150. The album also features collaborations with T-Pain and Shawn Stockman. Sharing her excitement, Jordin Sparks wrote, “I am so elated to reveal the ‘No Restrictions’ back cover! These songs are very special to me, and I’m ecstatic for you to meet me and who I am now.…

27 Aug

Stonebwoy Questions Inclusion Of Blacko, Paluta In Grammy Hiplife Article

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Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has sparked a debate after questioning the inclusion of Black Sherif and King Paluta in a recent GRAMMY article about the history of hiplife music in Ghana. The article, which explored the origins and evolution of hiplife from the late 90s to present, recognized pioneers like Reggie Rockstone, Mzbel, and Obrafour, as well as newer artists keeping the genre alive. However, it also acknowledged Black Sherif and King Paluta for their contributions to putting Ghanaian music on the global stage, a move that Stonebwoy criticized. Stonebwoy defended his statement, clarifying that he’s not opposed to the mentioned…

23 Aug

Why Was I Left Out? – Stonebwoy Challenges Grammys On Ghana Music History

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Ghanaian dancehall and Afrobeats musician Stonebwoy has urged the Recording Academy, organizers of Grammy Awards, to due diligence and correct an article that was published on their website on August 20, throwing light on Ghana’s music history. According to Stonebwoy, he believes his name has been omitted from the list due to his contribution to the music scene over the past decade and more. He also supported his claim with his Grammy certificate Venting his spleen on X, he wrote: “Who ever wrote this article is interestingly missing THE NAME @stonebwoy.” He has therefore asked the @RecordingAcad to “do due diligence before…