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Reggie Rockstone

Also known as: Mr Rockstone

Reggie Rockstone — Ghanaian music icon and hiplife pioneer, currently brand ambassador for Unichem Ghana.

2026-05-032026-09-17

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  1. September 2026
  2. Joy Online

    Ghanaian music icon, entrepreneur and Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has been named Brand Ambassador for Unichem Ghana Group Limited.

    Reggie Rockstone named Unichem Ghana brand ambassador
  3. June 2026
  4. Joy Online

    A Thing I Like also pays tribute to Ghana’s musical heritage through the inclusion of an 11-second sample from “Eye Mo De Anaa”, a classic hit by pioneering Hiplife artiste Reggie Rockstone.

    Camidoh set to release new single ‘A Thing I Like’ featuring PBee
  5. Joy Online

    A Thing I Like also pays tribute to Ghana’s musical heritage through the inclusion of an 11-second sample from “Eye Mo De Anaa”, a classic hit by pioneering Hiplife artiste Reggie Rockstone.

    Camidoh set to release new single ‘A Thing I Like’ featuring PBee
  6. May 2026
  7. Joy Online

    Reggie Rockstone’s first album, which cemented his place as the originator of hiplife, had an adowa version of Maka a Maka, the title track of the album.

    Kwame Dadzie: Strongman did not originate adowa rap
  8. Business & Financial Times

    Long before his recent success, audiences first encountered him as a 12-year-old contestant on X Factor, where his performance impressed judges including Reggie Rockstone, M.I Abaga and the late Onyeka Onwenu.

    Asiama wins Best Male Vocal Performance with debut single Akoma
  9. Daily Guide

    Many also remember his appearance at age 12 on X Factor (Glo), where his performance deeply moved judges including Reggie Rockstone, M.I Abaga, and the late Mrs.

    27th TGMA: Asiama Wins ‘Best Male Vocal Performance’
  10. Joy Online

    At the age of 12, he appeared on the X Factor competition, where he impressed judges including Reggie Rockstone, M.I Abaga and the late Onyeka Onwenu.

    Asiama wins “Best Male Vocal Performance” at the 27th TGMA
  11. Joy Online

    Among those in attendance were rapper Sarkodie, his manager Angel Town, hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone, and music producer Kaywa.

    Play House: DJ Mensah launches state-of-the-art recording studio in Accra
  12. Joy Online

    The launch event, held on Sunday, May 3, 2026, attracted some of Ghana’s leading entertainment figures including multiple award-winning rapper, Sarkodie, Trigmatic, Akwaboah, Sefa, Reggie rockstone, Zilla, DJ Vyrusky, DJ milzy DJ juicy, Selecta shaker, Kojo Manuel Mc Miguel, DJ S

    DJ Mensah elevates Ghana’s music scene with PlayHouse Studio launch
  13. Joy Online

    Ghanaian rap legend Reggie Rockstone has revealed that he has stopped smoking due to his battle with asthma.

    I quit smoking because I’m asthmatic – Reggie Rockstone
Business

Reggie Rockstone becomes brand ambassador for Unichem Ghana

The News

Ghanaian music icon and entrepreneur Reggie Rockstone has been named Brand Ambassador for Unichem Ghana Group Limited and will feature in campaigns for Vitafizz, Fisherman's Friend, and other healthcare and wellness products. The partnership aims to strengthen Unichem's connection with consumers through culture and storytelling around health and wellness.

23 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Reggie Rockstone becomes brand ambassador for Unichem Ghana

    Ghanaian music icon and entrepreneur Reggie Rockstone has been named Brand Ambassador for Unichem Ghana Group Limited and will feature in campaigns for Vitafizz, Fisherman's Friend, and other healthcare and wellness products. The partnership aims to strengthen Unichem's connection with consumers through culture and storytelling around health and wellness.

    23 hours ago · Joy Online

Wednesday 10 June

  1. Camidoh releases new single 'A Thing I Like' with PBee

    Ghanaian Afro-Pop artiste Camidoh is set to release his third single of 2026, titled "A Thing I Like", featuring PBee, scheduled for worldwide release on June 10. The song blends contemporary Afrobeat with Ghanaian sound and includes an 11-second sample from Reggie Rockstone's classic "Eye Mo De Anaa", bridging Hiplife and modern Afro-Pop.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Camidoh releases third single with PBee on June 10

    Ghanaian Afro-Pop artiste Camidoh is set to release his third single of 2026, "A Thing I Like," featuring PBee on June 10. The track blends contemporary Afrobeat with Ghanaian sound and includes an 11-second sample from Reggie Rockstone's "Eye Mo De Anaa," bridging Hiplife heritage with modern Afro-Pop.

    10 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 18 May

  1. Kwame Dadzie disputes Strongman's claim to originate adowa rap

    Arts and culture journalist Kwame Dadzie challenges rapper Strongman's assertion that he was the first to rap on an adowa beat, arguing that Ghanaian rappers have rapped over adowa rhythms since the early 1990s, citing Reggie Rockstone's early hiplife work as evidence.

    18 May 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 15 May

  1. Emerging singer Asiama wins Best Male Vocal Performance award

    At the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, emerging singer Asiama won Best Male Vocal Performance with his debut single Akoma, which also earned a Record of the Year nomination and recognition in the Best Audio Engineer category. The achievement marks a rare triple milestone for the young artiste at the country's biggest music event.

    15 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times

  2. Asiama wins Best Male Vocal Performance at 27th TGMA

    Kumasi-based singer Asiama won 'Best Male Vocal Performance' at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards and was nominated for Record of the Year with his debut single 'Akoma', produced by Kwame Yeboah.

    15 May 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 14 May

  1. Asiama wins Best Male Vocal Performance at 27th TGMA

    Singer Asiama won the Best Male Vocal Performance award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his debut single, Akoma, which also earned a Record of the Year nomination. Released on 9 May 2025, the song marks a major milestone for the Kumasi-born artist.

    14 May 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 4 May

  1. DJ Mensah opens Play House Music Studio in East Legon

    Award-winning Ghanaian disc jockey DJ Mensah has launched Play House Music Studio in East Legon, Accra, a modern production and content hub offering recording, mixing, mastering, podcasting, and other services to support both established and emerging creatives. The launch on May 3, 2026 was attended by industry figures including Sarkodie, Reggie Rockstone, and producer Kaywa.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. DJ Mensah launches PlayHouse Music Studio in East Legon

    Renowned DJ and music producer DJ Mensah has officially opened PlayHouse Music Studio, a creative space for artists, bands, podcasters, and content creators offering professional recording, mixing, mastering, live band rehearsal, and podcast production services. The launch event on May 3, 2026, was attended by several leading Ghanaian entertainment figures including Sarkodie, Trigmatic, and other industry personalities.

    4 May 2026 · Joy Online

Sunday 3 May

  1. Reggie Rockstone quits smoking due to asthma diagnosis

    Ghanaian rap legend Reggie Rockstone, 62, has stopped smoking because of his asthma and says he has made several other lifestyle changes as he grew older, including adjusting his diet and avoiding red meat and pork. He told Joy FM that although he tried smoking and drinking in his youth, he resolved to quit harmful habits, noting that his father and son also have asthma.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Reggie Rockstone backs Wendy Shay for TGMA Artiste of the Year

    Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has endorsed Wendy Shay's bid for the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards' Artiste of the Year award, saying it would be "a beautiful story" if she won, though he acknowledged other nominees like Medikal are also deserving.

    3 May 2026 · Joy Online

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