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Stonebwoy

Also known as: Ashaiman-born star · Stonebwoy Dancehall artiste

Stonebwoy — dancehall musician and BHIM Nation president whose award-winning career and international collaborations are highlighted in recent coverage of his London BHIM Festival and global performances.

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    The award-winning group has headlined performances at the iconic +233 Jazz Bar, served as the backing band for the Ghana Music Awards, and shared the stage with artistes including Sarkodie, Stonebwoy and Wiyaala.

    Patchbay Band to share their story on E Vibes this August
  3. Joy Online

    The launch featured performances by Jupitar, Bessa Simons, Obrafour, Stonebwoy and the Lucky Star Band, with opening sets by DJ Logs, DJ Demo, DJ King Solo and Nigerian guest DJ Enny.

    Highlife to the World campaign for Black Star Experience 2027 launched in Barcelona
  4. Daily Guide

    The night featured performances from Jupitar, Bessa Simons, Obrafour, Stonebwoy and the Lucky Star Band, with opening sets by DJ Logs, DJ Demo, DJ King Solo, and Nigerian guest DJ Enny.

    Highlife To The World Kicks Off In Barcelona
  5. Daily Guide

    Dancehall star Stonebwoy has also pulled strong numbers on Audiomack, surpassing 50 million global streams on the platform in 2026.

    Camidoh, Oseikrom Sikanii, Sista Afia, Others Dominate Global Streaming Charts
  6. Daily Guide

    This year’s lineup features some of the country’s biggest names including Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, King Paluta, Kofi Kinaata, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie, Joe Mettle, Diana Hamilton, Kuami Eugene, Fameye, Kweku Smoke, and Kwabena Kwabena, alongside a new generation

    Nana Adjoa Lovia To Host GMA Europe Red Carpet
  7. July 2026
  8. Joy Online

    Shatta Wale’s recent comments describing Stonebwoy as “his boy” and suggesting that his spirit is stronger have sparked conversations across social media.

    Stonebwoy’s success speaks louder than words
  9. Joy Online

    Ghanaian music stars Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation and Akwaboah are set to headline the Ghana for Gold Concert in Scotland on Saturday, August 1, 2026, bringing together members of the Ghanaian community and music lovers for an evening of live entertainment and cultural celebrati

    Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation and Akwaboah to headline Ghana for Gold concert in Scotland on August 1
  10. Joy Online

    Performers at the concert will include Stonebwoy, Amandzeba Nat Brew, Obrafour, Bessa Simons, Jupitar and others.

    Highlife is ours, and nobody can deny that – MUSIGA President
  11. Joy Online

    Vida Adutwumwaa Boateng, Head of Public Relations at Stonebwoy’s Burniton Music Group, has said the award-winning dancehall musician does not rely on publicity stunts to remain relevant.

    Stonebwoy doesn’t rely on PR stunts for publicity – Vida Adutwumwaa
  12. Daily Guide

    Stonebwoy, Obrafour The sound of Highlife in several of its exciting strands will hit Barcelona, Spain, on August 2, 2026, at a concert to launch the ‘Highlife to the World (H2TW) – BlackStar Experience 2027’ global campaign.

    Ghana To Launch Highlife Campaign In Spain
Culture

Patchbay Band shares journey on E Vibes program this August

The News

Patchbay Band, a Ghana-based ensemble formed in 2008 that blends traditional highlife with jazz, blues and indie rock, will feature on JoyNews's E Vibes programme on 15 August to discuss their story and contributions to Ghana's music industry. The appearance is part of the #MusicalBandSeries, which focuses on celebrated Ghanaian musical bands.

16 hours ago · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Patchbay Band shares journey on E Vibes program this August

    Patchbay Band, a Ghana-based ensemble formed in 2008 that blends traditional highlife with jazz, blues and indie rock, will feature on JoyNews's E Vibes programme on 15 August to discuss their story and contributions to Ghana's music industry. The appearance is part of the #MusicalBandSeries, which focuses on celebrated Ghanaian musical bands.

    16 hours ago · Joy Online

Thursday 6 August

  1. Highlife to the World campaign launches ahead of Ghana's 70th anniversary

    Ghana's "Highlife to the World: Black Star Experience 2027" campaign was officially launched in Barcelona on 2 August 2026, marking the start of a global initiative to promote the country's iconic music genre ahead of its 70th anniversary celebrations. The campaign will feature workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas.

    6 August 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Ghana launches Highlife music campaign ahead of 70th anniversary

    Ghana's Creative Arts Agency officially launched the 'Highlife to the World – The Black Star Experience 2027' campaign in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to promote Ghana's iconic highlife sound globally through workshops, masterclasses and concerts across Africa, Asia, Europe and the Americas as part of activities marking Ghana's 70th independence anniversary.

    6 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 5 August

  1. Ghanaian artists record major streaming milestones globally

    Ghanaian artists including Camidoh, Wendy Shay, Oseikrom Sikanii, and Sista Afia have crossed significant milestones on global streaming platforms in 2026, with Camidoh reaching 20 million YouTube streams and several others surpassing 100 million streams across all major digital service providers.

    5 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 4 August

  1. Nana Adjoa Lovia to host Ghana Music Awards Europe red carpet

    Ghanaian actress and producer Nana Adjoa Lovia has been named official red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe, scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a "Classic" dress code.

    4 August 2026 · Daily Guide

Tuesday 28 July

  1. Stonebwoy's achievements merit focus over artist rivalry comments

    An opinion piece argues that Ghanaian artistes' musical success and global progress should take precedence over personal remarks between rivals, noting that Stonebwoy's award-winning career and international collaborations demonstrate the value of hard work and consistency.

    28 July 2026 · Joy Online

Wednesday 22 July

  1. Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation, Akwaboah perform Ghana for Gold in Scotland

    Four Ghanaian music stars—Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation and Akwaboah—will headline the Ghana for Gold Concert in Edinburgh on August 1, 2026, celebrating Ghana's cultural heritage and supporting Ghanaian athletes at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games.

    22 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 20 July

  1. MUSIGA launches global Highlife promotion campaign in 2026

    The Musicians Union of Ghana (MUSIGA) President Bessa Simons announced the 'Highlife to the World' campaign to promote Ghana's Highlife music, which UNESCO inscribed on its Intangible Cultural Heritage List in December 2025. The campaign will be formally launched at a Barcelona concert on August 2, 2026, with rollout beginning in March 2027 alongside Ghana's 70th Independence Anniversary celebrations.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Stonebwoy's PR head says musician avoids publicity stunts

    Vida Adutwumwaa, Head of Public Relations at Stonebwoy's Burniton Music Group, said the dancehall musician does not rely on PR stunts for publicity, noting that such strategies do not align with his brand or character. She dismissed suggestions that his recent cryptic social media posts were publicity stunts, describing them instead as spontaneous reactions.

    20 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 17 July

  1. Ghana launches Highlife music campaign in Barcelona in 2026

    Ghana will hold a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, to launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign, promoting and preserving Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout beginning in March 2027.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

  2. Ghana launches Highlife global campaign in Barcelona August 2026

    Ghana will launch the 'Highlife to the World – BlackStar Experience 2027' global campaign with a concert in Barcelona on August 2, 2026, featuring Ghanaian artists including Stonebwoy, Obrafour, and others. The campaign, organised by the Ghana Embassy in Madrid and partners, aims to promote and preserve Ghana's UNESCO-inscribed Highlife music and dance ahead of a worldwide rollout in March 2027.

    17 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 15 July

  1. Jamaican reggae star Fantan Mojah dies at 49

    Jamaican reggae artiste Fantan Mojah, born Owen Moncrieffe, died at 49 from heart-related complications at the University Hospital of the West Indies in Kingston. Known for spiritually uplifting and socially conscious music rooted in Rastafarian beliefs, he performed in Ghana in 2025 as a guest at Stonebwoy's BHIM Festival.

    15 July 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Dagbon holds three-day Adua for late King Abukari II

    The family and Dagbon Traditional Council have announced a three-day Adua—Islamic collective religious gatherings to seek Allah's mercy for the deceased—scheduled for Thursday, July 16, 2026, at the Gbewaa Palace in Yendi. The Council described the late King as a symbol of peace and unity, urging the people of Dagbon to maintain peace during the mourning period.

    15 July 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 14 July

  1. BHIM Band urges industry recognition for backing vocalists

    The BHIM Band is calling on Ghana's music industry stakeholders to give greater recognition to bands, backing vocalists, and instrumentalists, whose contributions to hit songs are often overlooked. Members have appealed to music awards organisers to create dedicated categories celebrating backing musicians, arguing that despite their vital role in live and studio work, they receive little recognition compared to engineers and video directors.

    14 July 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 13 July

  1. E Vibes spotlights The Bhim Band, Stonebwoy's live ensemble

    E Vibes' musical band series features The Bhim Band, the live ensemble behind Stonebwoy, celebrating the instrumentalists who shape Ghana's biggest music stars. Originally formed to accompany Stonebwoy, the band has grown into one of Ghana's most respected live bands, blending reggae, dancehall, Afrobeat, highlife, and contemporary African sounds.

    13 July 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 10 July

  1. Stonebwoy to headline inaugural BHIM Festival in London

    Stonebwoy will lead the first London BHIM Festival on August 15, 2026, alongside Ghanaian talents including Ofori Amponsah, DopeNation, Kwabena Kwabena, Samini, and UK artiste Stylo G at OVO Arena Wembley, produced by his Burniton Music Group and blending afrobeats, dancehall, and highlife.

    10 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Thursday 9 July

  1. Stonebwoy pays tribute to Samini as lifelong mentor

    Stonebwoy has expressed lasting gratitude to Samini, crediting the veteran dancehall artist with discovering him in Senior High School and mentoring him into his music career. The BHIM Nation president said he began his journey under Samini's guidance in the mid-2000s and considers him his big brother despite past disagreements.

    9 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 8 July

  1. Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation headline Ghana for Gold UK concerts

    Ghanaian music stars Stonebwoy, Fameye, DopeNation and Akwaaboah will headline "Ghana for Gold" concerts in London and Edinburgh in 2026, designed to celebrate Ghanaian culture and mobilise support for Team Ghana ahead of the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow.

    8 July 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 2 July

  1. Ghanaian content creator Kwadwo Sheldon named among Africa's digital trailblazers

    Kwadwo Sheldon, a Ghanaian YouTube personality and podcaster, has been shortlisted among the Top 10 Africans Shaping the Future of Digital Storytelling in 2026 by Crest Africa. Known for his commentary on entertainment, politics and everyday Ghanaian life, he is recognised as one of Ghana's most-subscribed independent digital creators.

    2 July 2026 · Daily Guide

Wednesday 24 June

  1. Gospel musician Grace Ashly credits Medeama boss for funding cheer song

    Gospel musician Grace Ashly has commended Medeama SC owner Moses Armah 'Parker' for sponsoring her latest cheer song for the Black Stars, after saying she could not get support from the GFA or Sports Ministry. Grace Ashly has been composing and performing cheer songs for the Black Stars since 2006.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

  2. Stonebwoy's TORCHER II album shows artistic maturity and legacy-building

    Stonebwoy's new album TORCHER II is a focused and emotionally mature project blending Afro fusion, reggae, dancehall, and street wisdom. The ten-track album reflects an artist confident in his identity, delivering music with purpose and backbone grounded in survival and personal storytelling.

    24 June 2026 · Joy Online

Monday 22 June

  1. Ghana's firearms law: registration requirements and penalties explained

    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

  2. Accra High Court grants bail to Shatta Wale supporter on trial

    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

Thursday 18 June

  1. OgeeTheMC praised for creative intro on Stonebwoy's Torcher 2

    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

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Stonebwoy headlines UniMAC's inaugural WatsUp On Campus event

    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

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Samini urges legal action against defamation and false claims

    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

Monday 8 June

  1. Stonebwoy's TORCHER II hits one million Spotify streams

    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

Friday 5 June

  1. M.anifest argues music industry needs cooperation, not unity

    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

Sunday 17 May

  1. DJ Slim Jerry releases Abonteen, exploring Afro House sound

    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

Thursday 14 May

  1. GG Brass Band leader predicts mainstream artistes will collaborate with brass

    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

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