Also known as: Ashaiman-born star
Stonebwoy — reggae-dancehall artist who won Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste for a tenth time at the 2026 TGMAs.
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Joy Online
… You may never be as “lucky” as Stonebwoy who pulled a gun on stage after a brawl broke out between his camp and Shatta Wale’s entourage. …
THE LAW 101: Regulating the trigger- The legal boundaries of gun ownership, use obligations, and sanctionsJoy Online
… Webkid, a salesman and blogger residing at Community 1 Site 2 in Tema, was arraigned over allegations of publishing false news and engaging in offensive conduct on social media directed at dancehall musician Stonebwoy and members of his family. …
Accra High Court grants bail to Shatta Wale supporter on trial for false news against StonebwoyJoy Online
… Among the names that consistently stand out whenever there is a major event or concert is OgeeTheMC, the official hype man for Ghanaian reggae-dancehall superstar Stonebwoy. …
OgeeTheMC earns praise for creative intro on Stonebwoy’s ‘Torcher 2’ albumJoy Online
WatsUp On Campus 2026 made an impressive stop at the University of Media, Arts and Communication (UniMAC), headlined by Ghanaian music superstar Stonebwoy in the institution’s first-ever official Artiste Night. …
Stonebwoy delivers spectacular performance as WatsUp On Campus makes a stop at UniMACDaily Guide
… His remarks have also come at the wake of ongoing issue involving Stonebwoy and blogger Webkid, who is reportedly in police custody over an alleged false publication about the musician. …
Samini Warns Against DefamationDaily Guide
Stonebwoy’s Torcher II artwork Ghanaian music star Stonebwoy’s (Livingstone Etse Satekla’s) 10-track album, The TORCHER II, has hit one million viewership on Spotify streaming app, according to Chart Ghana . …
TORCHER II Surpasses 1Million Spotify StreamsJoy Online
… A few weeks ago, Stonebwoy shared a cryptic social media post that many fans interpreted as a veiled jab at the renewed friendship between Shatta Wale and Sarkodie. …
We don’t need unity in our music industry – M.anifestJoy Online
… Over the years, he has shared stages with several notable African artistes, including Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, R2Bees, Prince Bright, Tinny, Obrafour, DJ Tunez and Kizz Daniel. …
DJ Slim Jerry releases ‘Abonteen’ as he explores Afro House soundJoy Online
… Taking the prediction further, he added, “Artistes like Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy are going to perform with brass band in a few years to come.” His comments challenge the current structure of Ghana’s music industry, where brass bands are largely associated with church activities, …
Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy could soon perform with brass bands – GG Brass BandThe Ghanaian Times
… impact African athletes continue to make on the global stage.“Athletics in Africa is in great shape, the World Relays for the first time in Africa in Botswana last week placed the continent at the heart of the global sporting calendar,” he noted.Top Ghanaian musicians, Stonebwoy …
CAA Senior Athletics Championships opens in AccraAn article outlines Ghana's legal framework for gun ownership under the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1972, emphasizing that holding a firearm is a regulated privilege requiring mandatory registration with police and strict compliance with the law to avoid penalties including five years in jail.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An article outlines Ghana's legal framework for gun ownership under the Arms and Ammunition Act, 1972, emphasizing that holding a firearm is a regulated privilege requiring mandatory registration with police and strict compliance with the law to avoid penalties including five years in jail.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
An Accra High Court granted bail of GH¢100,000 to blogger Abdul Gafaru Sani (Webkid), a Shatta Movement supporter arrested on May 7, 2026, who is on trial for publishing false news and engaging in offensive conduct against dancehall musician Stonebwoy. Court documents confirm Stonebwoy is the named complainant, contradicting earlier denials from the musician's camp.
22 June 2026 · Joy Online →
OgeeTheMC, Stonebwoy's official hype man, has drawn praise for his intro on the reggae-dancehall artist's Torcher 2 album, in which he incorporates song titles from the project into a poetic narration that sets the tone through commanding delivery and cinematic storytelling.
18 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian music superstar Stonebwoy headlined WatsUp On Campus 2026 at the University of Media, Arts and Communication, delivering a performance that attracted large crowds of students and featured supporting acts from WatsUp TV talents.
16 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Reggae and dancehall artiste Samini has cautioned followers about the dangers of defamation, warning that unchallenged false claims about individuals can damage reputations and become accepted as fact. He encouraged victims of character assassination to seek legal protection rather than remain silent.
9 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy's 10-track album TORCHER II has surpassed one million viewership on Spotify, following its exclusive March 2026 launch and wider release in May 2026. The project blends Afro-dancehall, reggae, and introspection, exploring themes of perseverance and spiritual grounding.
8 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has rejected calls for "unity" in Ghana's music and creative sector, arguing instead for cooperation, ethical conduct, professionalism, and quality control. His comments challenge a long-standing industry belief that unity is key to solving sector challenges.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian disc jockey DJ Slim Jerry, based in New York, has released a new single titled Abonteen, blending upbeat Afrobeats rhythms with Afro House elements. The track, inspired by outdoor social culture and nightlife, reflects the growing fusion between African music styles and international dance influences.
17 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Benjamin Amoyi, leader of GG Brass Band, believes Ghana's brass music is evolving beyond ceremonial roles into mainstream entertainment and predicts that artistes like Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy will perform with brass bands in the coming years.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24th edition of the Confederation of African Athletics Senior Athletics Championship, dubbed 'Accra 2026,' officially opened at the University of Ghana Stadium on Monday with a cultural ceremony. The six-day event features over 1,000 athletes from 49 African countries competing in more than 40 field and track events.
13 May 2026 · The Ghanaian Times →
Telecel is celebrating 15 years as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards, with the partnership having begun under Vodafone in 2011 and continuing through Telecel's rebrand in 2024. The sponsorship has funded expanded genre categories, regional concert series, and the TGMA in Schools initiative.
12 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Reigning Artiste of the Year Black Sherif has dedicated his Album of the Year prize at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards to supporting fast-rising rap artistes Arathejay and Gonaboy, donating the GH¢100,000 cash award to Arathejay and giving the album listening session package to Gonaboy.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, marking his second time winning the industry's highest honour. The 24-year-old won five awards total, including Album/EP of the Year for Iron Boy, and outpaced competitors including Medikal, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif has won Album/EP of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his album Iron Boy, released in April 2025. The award recognized the project's cohesion, production quality, and artistic depth in a competitive field of heavyweight contenders.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Stonebwoy secured the Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste award for a tenth time at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, extending his dominance in the category despite competition from artists including Samini and Ras Kuuku.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 24-year-old artist won the award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards held on 9 May 2026 for his track 'Sacrifice' from his album 'Iron Boy', marking a notable achievement for a Hiphop artist in a category historically dominated by Highlife musicians.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Moliy won the Best International Collaboration award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for "Shake It To The Max (Remix)," which features Jamaican dancehall artists Shenseea, Skillibeng, and Silent Addy. The track bridged West African Afrobeats and Caribbean dancehall, becoming a staple on international playlists.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Across 26 TGMA editions since 2000, only ten artists have maintained long Artiste of the Year nomination streaks. Sarkodie leads with eleven consecutive nominations from the 15th edition in 2014 through the 25th edition in 2024, before his name was left off the 26th edition shortlist in 2025.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay has expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, stating she deserves to win the Artiste of the Year award. She is competing against Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, and Sarkodie, with the ceremony scheduled for May 9, 2026.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
An opinion piece reflects on the invisible personal sacrifices of women in journalism around World Press Freedom Day, noting that while global press freedom declined sharply in 2025 and three in four women journalists report online harassment, the domestic and caregiving burdens they carry go unrecognized in official declarations and indices.
8 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
Musician Kuami Eugene says artistes in Ghana can earn as much as $100,000 monthly from music if they strategically diversify income sources through naming rights, performances, endorsements, streaming, and other opportunities within the entertainment ecosystem.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
UK-based musician and DJ Denny says his Ghanaian identity remains deeply rooted despite building his music career abroad, and that who he is at home differs from his stage persona. The Afro-fusion artiste, who began his music journey in 2020 before relocating to the UK, credits his passion for performing to his school days and hopes to collaborate with Ghana's biggest names.
7 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 →
In a televised interview on The Delay Show on 25 April 2026, microfinance mogul Richard Nii Armah Quaye claimed his ex-wife Joana Quaye played no meaningful role in his wealth accumulation and that he was already prosperous before their marriage. According to court records and her legal team's statement, this claim is demonstrably false and contradicts documented evidence that he returned from the United Kingdom in 2009 unemployed.
1 May 2026 · Business & Financial Times →
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, regarded as Ghana's most prestigious music honour, faces logistical challenges this year after being moved from its traditional Grand Arena home due to AICC premises issues, resulting in the smallest venue the event has used in years and prompting late-stage public concerns from organisers.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sam Creatives is establishing itself as a styling brand that works with musicians including Samini, Medikal, and Shatta Wale, as well as business leaders, focusing on refined styling rooted in African identity and modern fashion.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has revealed he initially dreamed of joining the military because of his love for discipline and order, before pursuing a music career. The award-winning musician is now CEO of Burniton Music Group and has won multiple international and domestic music awards.
27 April 2026 · The Chronicle →