… The ‘Adom’ hitmaker is jointly the second most nominated artiste this year, alongside Kojo Blak and Shatta Wale, while Stonebwoy leads the pack with 10 nominations. …
Stonebwoy and Sarkodie Musicians, Sarkodie and Stonebwoy, have clashed on social media after Sarkodie criticised fans for creating rivalry among artistes. …
Ghanaian broadcaster and content creator Daniel Gyan-Kesse, popularly known as DJ Slim, has expressed his reservations about how Stonebwoy tackles issues. …
Dancehall act Stonebwoy has ignited new tensions in Ghana’s music industry after responding to Sarkodie’s comments on artistes, fan wars and the need for principles, in what appears to be a pointed exchange between the two music heavyweights. …
… Plenty of Them Stonebwoy can take Ghana to London and fill a major venue. Shatta Wale can command an audience large enough to create logistical headaches. …
… Artistes like Black Sherif, Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Gyakie, and Amaarae have all proven that Ghanaian creativity can travel and compete on the world stage. …
Following a public exchange between Sarkodie and Stonebwoy, rapper M.anifest criticised stan culture and the hostility among fan bases, arguing that intense loyalty to artistes creates division detrimental to Ghanaian music culture.
Following a public exchange between Sarkodie and Stonebwoy, rapper M.anifest criticised stan culture and the hostility among fan bases, arguing that intense loyalty to artistes creates division detrimental to Ghanaian music culture.
Shatta Wale took Sarkodie's side in a dispute with Stonebwoy, telling Stonebwoy to apologize and insisting Sarkodie's post was not directed at him. Shatta attributed Stonebwoy's issue to jealousy over the ShattaSark brotherhood and urged his dancehall colleague not to disrespect Sarkodie.
Diana Hamilton has secured nine nominations at the 9th Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK, jointly second-most after Stonebwoy's ten, and will compete against Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy for Artiste of the Year among other major categories.
Musicians Sarkodie and Stonebwoy clashed on social media after Sarkodie advised artistes not to let fans create rivalries among them. Stonebwoy took offence, accusing Sarkodie of failing to congratulate him after his OVO Arena Wembley concert and claiming some of Sarkodie's posts were directed at him; Sarkodie denied the allegations.
Broadcaster DJ Slim has said he dislikes Stonebwoy's approach to issues, specifically criticising his use of a live TikTok video in his recent exchange with Sarkodie. DJ Slim argued that Stonebwoy should have stuck to text, as videos expose emotion and body language to analysis and interpretation in ways that could harm the message.
Dancehall act Stonebwoy has responded to rapper Sarkodie's cautionary comments about artistes entertaining toxic fan wars, with Stonebwoy appearing to take issue and responding with subliminal shade before addressing Sarkodie more directly on social media, referencing past interactions between the two.
Ghanaian Afrodancehall artiste TMBwoy has released his debut album "Chapter One," marking his first full-length body of work. The project blends dancehall, African percussion, reggae influences and contemporary Afrobeats melodies.
Competition and "beef" between Ghanaian artistes have long been part of the music industry, sharpening creativity and providing media attention, though tensions can escalate when artistic rivalry becomes personal conflict involving lawyers and divided fan bases. The ongoing rivalry between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy exemplifies how such contests reflect both the brilliance and absurdity of Ghana's entertainment ecosystem.
While Ghanaian musicians like Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale achieve international success, the country risks producing celebrities rather than building a sustainable entertainment industry that supports producers, managers, engineers, and other supporting roles. Government has pledged GH¢20 million each for film and the wider creative arts sector.
Ghana has abundant creative talent in music, film, and digital content, with artists like Black Sherif and Sarkodie proving competitiveness globally. However, according to a media industry professional, the country's creative sector lacks the systemic structure needed to sustain and scale success beyond momentary viral hits and individual effort.
Rodney Kofi Kyei, CEO of Crux Global, says international shows and tours carry high costs for Ghanaian artistes—covering flights, promotion, production, and guest artists—but remain important for established names to connect directly with audiences and expand their reach.
Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has dismissed claims that Stonebwoy is his rival, saying their relationship isn't as hostile as portrayed and that media and public have exaggerated tensions between them. He noted they live two minutes apart and that he sometimes teases Stonebwoy but urged fans not to take such exchanges personally.
Beninese music icon Angelique Kidjo has been named a 2026 Hollywood Walk of Fame honoree in the Recording category, becoming the first African woman to receive a star on the Walk of Fame. Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy celebrated the recognition on social media, reflecting on their collaborations and describing her as his "Africa mama" and godmother.
Amelley Djosu argues that Ghana's entertainment industry has become focused on aggressive social media tactics and noise-making rather than genuine reputation management, and that the loudest publicists—rather than the most skilled—are setting the standard for the profession.
Stonebwoy, who made history in August 2026 as the first Ghanaian artiste to headline a sold-out concert at the 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London, has endorsed gospel artiste MOG Music ahead of his own concert at the same venue. MOG Music's booking is described as a major milestone for Ghanaian gospel music on the global stage.
An analysis of Stonebwoy's BHIM Festival London at OVO Arena Wembley argues that beyond the musical performance, the event demonstrates how Ghana's culture can be projected internationally through artists, creative entrepreneurs, and festivals rather than through government channels alone, with visual elements like the Independence Arch-inspired staging conveying national identity to audiences.
Stonebwoy's BHIM Festival London at OVO Arena Wembley featured a production team led by Ghanaian professionals, including Nana Kwame Adu-Gyamfi of Gigkits Limited and LiveX Africa, who worked with UK partners to deliver the show. The team prepared for four months, developing stage, lighting, video, and sound specifications in Ghana before travelling to London.
Dancehall star Stonebwoy headlined the 12,500-capacity OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15 with his BHIM Fest concert, performing Afrodancehall and his popular songs alongside other Ghanaian and African artists.
Ghanaian rapper Keeny Ice performed at the BHIM Festival UK at the OVO Arena Wembley in London, describing the milestone as a career-defining achievement. He expressed gratitude to Stonebwoy and the BHIM Nation team for the opportunity to showcase his talent to an international audience.
Ghanaian music star Stonebwoy became the first Ghanaian artiste to headline a sold-out concert at OVO Arena Wembley on August 15, bringing his annual BHIM Festival to the United Kingdom for the first time at the 12,500-capacity venue.
Ghanaian artist Stonebwoy became the first Ghanaian to headline a sold-out concert at OVO Arena Wembley in London on August 15, marking the first international expansion of his annual BHIM Festival. The 12,500-capacity venue was transformed into a celebration of Ghanaian heritage, culture, and music, with stage design drawing from Accra's Black Star Square and tributes to foundational Ghanaian Highlife legends.
Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy rejected the perception that Ghanaian men are stingy, arguing instead that they are "good at maths" and make financial calculations before spending. He advised men to be honest about their financial capacity and honour genuine commitments to those they care about.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.