Also known as: Mr Rockstone
Hiplife pioneer and music icon who has appeared in recent coverage defending hiplife's legacy, serving as brand ambassador, and endorsing emerging artists.
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… 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’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 TGMAJoy 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 AccraJoy 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 launchJoy 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 RockstoneJoy Online
Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has thrown his support behind Wendy Shay for Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), scheduled for 9th May 2026. …
It will be a beautiful story if Wendy Shay wins TGMA Artiste of the Year – Reggie RockstoneThe Or Foundation and Ghanaian Hiplife legend Reggie Rockstone organised a four-kilometre health walk at Kantamanto Market in Accra to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles as part of activities marking the fifth anniversary of the Obroni Wawu October Festival.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The Or Foundation and Ghanaian Hiplife legend Reggie Rockstone organised a four-kilometre health walk at Kantamanto Market in Accra to promote physical fitness and healthy lifestyles as part of activities marking the fifth anniversary of the Obroni Wawu October Festival.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
An analysis argues that Ghanaian music's next international breakthrough may draw from the past—specifically from hiplife, azonto, and physical music sales—which demonstrated how sound, identity, culture and commerce could work together, making it cool to be Ghanaian by allowing artists to rap in local languages while remaining contemporary.
23 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has responded to veteran musician Slim Buster's claims that he has not supported the music industry, pointing to his role in pioneering hiplife and saying he does not recall receiving a collaboration request. Reggie urged Slim Buster to address concerns privately rather than publicly criticise him, noting that artists are not obliged to work with everyone.
21 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Senyocue writes that Highlife is not a static genre from the past but one born from musical evolution, tracing its foundations through Ghanaian traditional music, brass bands, and concert-party traditions from the late 19th and 20th centuries. The article argues that Highlife has continuously transformed—from the early recorded Kumasi Trio in 1928 through electric instruments, Burger Highlife, and 1990s fusions with hip-hop—and that this evolution will continue to shape global music over the next 20 years.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian lawyer and lecturer Bobby Banson has compiled a list of Ghanaian rappers distinguished in the music industry, using criteria including consistency, commercial success, investment in young craft, lyrical dexterity, industry relevance, and generational distinction.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
16 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →
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 →