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16 Apr

Ghana Society Of The Physically Disabled Slams Shatta Wale For Mocking Stonebwoy

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The Ghana Society of the Physically Disabled (GSPD) has strongly criticized Shatta Wale, a Ghanaian musician, for mocking Stonebwoy, his colleague musician with a disability, in a video circulating on social media. In the video, Shatta Wale is seen making derogatory remarks, implying that Stonebouy's disability is a punishment from God, stating, “You are a bad person that is why God made you a disabled person, you are a disabled person don’t try and fight an able person.” The GSPD condemned Shatta Wale's statement, emphasizing that it perpetuates harmful stereotypes about disability. They urged Shatta Wale to retract his statement, delete the video from social media, and…

25 Mar

Stonebwoy Dazzles At 2023 African Games Closing Ceremony

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BET award-winning artiste, Stonebwoy, was the headline act at the 2023 African Games closing ceremony put together by the African Union. Stonebwoy left the crowd buzzing and yearning for more after putting on a spectacular immersive 10-song set performance at the fully-packed 20,000-capacity University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra to close out this year’s continental multi-sport event held in Ghana. Running through songs such as “Manodzi,” “Kpokeke,” “Higher,” “Activate,” “Therapy,” “Overlord,” “Bawasaba,” “Apotheke,” and “Into the Future,” he brought his vibrant vibes and signature sound of afrobeats, reggae, and dancehall to the stadium, creating an unforgettable spectacle that thrilled fans at…

22 Mar

African Games: Stonebwoy To Perform At Closing Ceremony

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Reggae-dancehall sensation, Stonebwoy, is set to grace the grand finale of the 2023 African Games at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium on Saturday, March 23. The BET award-winning artiste will take centre stage, promising a pulsating performance to conclude Ghana’s successful hosting of the Games. Joining Stonebwoy in the lineup for the closing ceremony are acclaimed artists from across the continent. Ghanaian Afro-pop sensation, Wiyaala, will add her vibrant energy to the stage alongside DR Congo’s Innoss’B, Cameroon’s Stanley Enow, and Gabon’s Emma’a. The distinguished guest list for the closing ceremony includes Ghana’s President, Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo, and…

12 Mar

Stonebwoy Electrifies Crowd At Maiden Rolling Cocoa Festival In Washington DC

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Afro-Dancehall superstar Stonebwoy stunned the crowd at Washington DC’s Rolling Cocoa Festival with a noteworthy performance on Saturday night, at The Anthem. At the weekend, the acclaimed afrobeat, dancehall and reggae singer and songwriter delivered an epic performance of songs, mix of medleys and classics, backed by a band, at his headlining set for the inaugural edition of the Afrobeats festival in D.C. which was produced by Duke Concept. Starting the night off with his colossal hit single “Mane Me,” featuring long-time collaborator Mugeez and Nigeria’s Praiz, he threaded through his catalogue from “Epistles Of Mama” to his recent album…

07 Mar

Stonebwoy And Wife Attempt Hilarious Dance Challenge On TikTok

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Ghanaian music sensation Stonebwoy and his wife, Dr. Louisa have joined the latest dance craze on TikTok, known as the shwalabami dance. This robotic-style movement has been spreading like wildfire across the platform, and the couple decided to give it a shot in an adorable video. The footage captured their enthusiastic attempt at the viral dance challenge. The shwalabami dance involves moving the shoulders and other body parts in a stiff, robotic manner, presenting a humorous challenge for Stonebwoy and Dr. Louisa. Despite their earnest efforts, the couple struggled to synchronize their movements with the dance’s demands, resulting in a…

26 Feb

Stonebwoy Teases Wyclef Jean And Shaggy For Bhim Concert 2024

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Dancehall Artiste, Stonebwoy hinted at the potential inclusion of Wyclef Jean and Shaggy in his upcoming Bhim Concert scheduled for December. The announcement came to light during his rendezvous with the two esteemed global music icons. Stonebwoy expressed his enthusiasm, stating, “Ghana look out. You don’t know Bhim Concert 2024 Wyclef on the bill, Shaggy on the Bill.” The Bhim Concert stands as a pinnacle of outdoor events in Ghana, particularly in December, garnering significant patronage over the years. Notably, Stonebwoy, the president of Bhim Nation, has consistently drawn prominent figures from the dancehall music industry to grace the stage of his concert. Recent editions…

13 Feb

Winning A Grammy: ‘Headache’ Of Ghanaian Musicians

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“GRAMMY is not a standard for greatness, I don’t believe that. We don’t have to accept the notion that a musician must win a Grammy before being respected. If an artiste is able to grow from step one to two, that’s enough. If the Grammy comes, fine; that’s a bonus”, rapper Amerado is quoted to have said in an interview with Asaase Radio in November last year. Just like Amerado, a winner of Best Lyrical Performer at Ghana Music Awards, a scheme touted to be the most prestigious awards ceremony in Ghana, many Ghanaian musicians may silently be harbouring such opinions. And…

07 Feb

We Paid More Than GH₵70,000 To NSA For Accra Sports Stadium – Stonebwoy’s Manager

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The manager of Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy, has disclosed that more than GH₵70,000.00 was paid to the National Sports Authority (NSA) to secure the Accra Sports Stadium for the dancehall sensation’s 5th Dimension Concert which was held on December 22, 2023. This is a contradiction to what the Director General of the NSA, Peter Twumasi, on Monday, February 5, 2024, told the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of Parliament that the artiste paid GH₵70,000.00 for the venue. Speaking in a radio interview with Accra-based Hitz FM on Tuesday, the manager, Chief Stylz indicated that his team paid more than the amount stated by…

31 Jan

Stonebwoy Pays Courtesy Call On Italian Ambassador

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Reggae/Dancehall maestro, Stonebwoy has paid a courtesy call on the Italian Ambassador to Ghana and Togo, Daniela d’Orlandi. The meeting, which took place at the Ambassador’s office is to foster relationship and discuss future collaborations. Ambassador Orlandi was elated to receive Stonebwoy whom she described as an exceptional musician. The two discussed upcoming cultural projects that could further strengthen the cultural bonds between the two nations. After the insightful discussion, Stonebwoy and Ambassador Orlandi took a moment to pose for the cameras. Stonebwoy revealed he is particularly excited to partner the Ambassador on future projects. https://twitter.com/DanieladOrlandi/status/1752335079836131572?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw%7Ctwcamp%5Etweetembed%7Ctwterm%5E1752335079836131572%7Ctwgr%5E%7Ctwcon%5Es1_&ref_url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.adomonline.com%2Fstonebwoy-pays-courtesy-call-on-italian-ambassador%2F Source: Adomonline

20 Jan

Stonebwoy Reveals Why He Couldn’t Make It To Chef Faila’s Cook-A-Thon

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Ghanaian artiste Stonebwoy has clarified that it was not his intention to deliberately miss the cooking marathon by Chef Failatu Abdul-Razak. This was captured in a video where Faila and the Ashaiman-based musician met at the airport. This comes days after Faila expressed disappointment about not having some celebrities such as Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, and Samini, among others, at the landmark event in Tamale. "I just want to tell all Faila's fans and my fans that I couldn't make it to Tamale because my schedule, secret weapon. See where I'm passing, the airport,” Stonebwoy said. He proceeded to offer congratulations…