Also known as: Ashaiman-born star · Stonebwoy Dancehall artiste · 1GAD
Stonebwoy — Ghanaian dancehall musician featured on international film soundtracks and Community Captain for Indomie's consumer promo, recently involved in social media exchanges with fellow Ghanaian artists.
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Joy Online
… Wendy Shay is nominated alongside Medikal, Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie in the Artiste of the Year category. …
It will be a beautiful story if Wendy Shay wins TGMA Artiste of the Year – Reggie RockstoneBusiness & Financial Times
… While he was becoming the kind of man who owns a Bugatti Chiron, throws a 40th birthday party featuring Davido, Stonebwoy and Diamond Platinumz, and gifts strangers vehicles in public, she was there at the starting line. …
Her Space with Bridget Mensah: Joana Quaye was listed as co-founder of her ex-husband’s companyJoy Online
… Sarkodie and Stonebwoy, while always formidable names, do not quite fit the narrative this year. …
27th TGMA: Hits, heat and hard truthsJoy Online
… During an interview with Code Micky, Stonebwoy acknowledged the quality behind Sam Creatives’ styling, a moment that signals growing respect for the brand among established voices in the industry. …
Sam Creatives gains ground as a rising name in Ghana and African fashionThe Chronicle
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has revealed that before becoming a successful musician, he once dreamed of joining the military because of his love for discipline and order. …
Stonebwoy reveals he wanted to become a soldier before choosing musicGhanaian afrobeats artiste KiDi will headline his first flagship concert, 'Crazy World', on Friday, December 4, 2026, at Ghud Park, Accra Mall, featuring interactive installations and immersive entertainment zones as a festival-style experience expanding from his annual 'Likor on the Beach' series.
6 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian afrobeats artiste KiDi will headline his first flagship concert, 'Crazy World', on Friday, December 4, 2026, at Ghud Park, Accra Mall, featuring interactive installations and immersive entertainment zones as a festival-style experience expanding from his annual 'Likor on the Beach' series.
6 hours ago · Daily Guide →
Award-winning musician KiDi will stage his first flagship headline concert, Crazy World, on December 4, 2026, at Ghud Park in Accra, featuring interactive installations and immersive entertainment zones as a festival-style experience.
5 November 2026 · Joy Online →
Veteran reggae broadcaster Daddy Bosco has refuted claims that reggae is dead in Ghana, arguing the genre remains highly influential in the local music scene. He cited artistes including Moliy, Samini, Stonebwoy, and Shatta Wale as examples whose success is rooted in reggae and dancehall influences.
4 November 2026 · Daily Guide →
Accra FM presenter Kwabena Bobie said he would choose Shatta Wale over Stonebwoy for his personality, citing Shatta Wale as someone who does not allow bullying. Stonebwoy responded on X, saying the presenter threw unprovoked jabs at him and stating he chose to be wise rather than respond with insults.
30 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has been featured on "Wrong Toes," an international collaboration on the official soundtrack for the action comedy film Boyz Trip, scheduled for 2027 theatrical release. The song brings together Stonebwoy, American recording artist Mashanda Faust, and Atlanta-based musical group Hero The Band, blending African and American musical influences.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy features on Wrong Toes, a song on the official soundtrack for upcoming action comedy Boyz Trip, a collaboration with American recording artist Mashanda Faust and Atlanta-based Hero The Band, set for worldwide theatrical release in 2027.
28 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Minister for Food and Agriculture Eric Opoku has donated GH¢50,000 to Ghana's national amputee football team, the Black Challenge, and pledged a poultry enterprise package including battery cages, laying birds, feed and technical expertise for eight locally based players. Deputy Minister John Dumelo will coordinate the support after the players return from the World Cup tournament in Mexico.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Four stars—KiDi, Nana AmaMcBrown, Giovanni Caleb, and Stonebwoy—have been unveiled as Community Captains for the Indomie Yi WoDeɛ National Consumer Promo, running from October 15, 2026 to January 15, 2027, with each championing causes focused on women and children while consumers enter codes to support their chosen celebrity and compete for GH¢4 million in rewards.
26 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Gospel musician Joe Mettle will headline the 2026 Ɔdadeɛ Torch & Bonfire Night on October 30 at PRESEC School Park, Legon, as former students celebrate the school's ninth National Science and Maths Quiz title, with performances also from Team Eternity Ghana and Daughters of Glorious Jesus.
26 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian dancehall artiste Stonebwoy donated GHS100,000 to the Ghana Amputee Football National Team, the Black Challenge, ahead of their participation in the 2026 Amputee Football World Cup in Mexico, visiting their training session to motivate the players and calling for increased financial support for the team.
24 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Musician D Cryme has called on music industry stakeholders to honour broadcaster Dr Duncan for his role in projecting musicians through his Kasahare Level show on Adom FM in the 2000s, proposing a museum and podcast studio while Duncan is alive, and urging other musicians to join him in pooling resources to make the project happen.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Speaking at Ho Youth Resource Centre, Shatta Wale stated that no one can stop him from loving and supporting Stonebwoy, prompting reflection on how competition need not destroy respect between artists.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
At MoMoFest X ShattaFest in Adaklu, Shatta Wale performed Stonebwoy's 'Putuu' to demonstrate that artistes could support one another rather than harbour rivalry. He urged the youth and fans to embrace unity and love over hatred for collective progress.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AK24 Entertainment, an Ohio-based events company, has been named Event Promoter of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, recognizing its work promoting Ghanaian music and culture in the United States. The company previously won Best Event Promoter at the 2023 edition and has brought major Ghanaian acts including Sarkodie, Stonebwoy and Black Sherif to Ohio audiences.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
AK24 Entertainment, an Ohio-based events company, has been named Event Promoter of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, held in September in New Jersey. The recognition follows the company's staging of a sold-out R2Bees concert in Columbus in August, and adds to its previous award at the 2023 edition.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
2 September 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
30 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
29 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
26 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
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.
25 August 2026 · The Chronicle →
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.
24 August 2026 · Joy Online →
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.
20 August 2026 · Daily Guide →