It’s no secret Stonebwoy is an admirable person to everyone young and old, but the youths, more often than not, have the best way of showing their admiration. After being given strength and hope by the award-winning Ghanaian’s artistry prowess and musicianship, the young Ghanaian chose to write a letter to Stonebwoy, expressing his gratitude for being a global idol.
The fan, identified as Benjamin, in the letter described Stonebwoy as an “inspiration and a God.” “Having a second Life is something that don’t really happen to people. I started listening to your music in 2010. Your choice of words forming music did not only brought joy to my heart but also strength to my soul,” He attested
The entire letter, which was posted on his Instagram handle, reads: “Dear @stonebwoyb, I’ve heard it time and time again, “God puts people in your life for a reason”. It’s a common theme, people say it all the time… but this is something I truly believe when it comes to you and I think you need to know how big of an inspiration you really are to me.
I know that you will most likely never see this, and that’s the pain of this situation but that won’t stop Me from writing this… To you, I am just “another fan”, but to me you are an inspiration and a god I am so proud to ever be alive to witness your Glory.
Life has been tough; I recall my days on the street of Accra. A street boy who had nowhere to sleep, my days in two different orphanage homes, and when life became unbearable, I decided to take my life.
Having a second Life is something that don’t really happen to people. I started listening to your music in 2010. Ur choice of words forming music did not only brought joy to my heart but also strength to my soul and a believe I can also make it…
Today not only am I alive, I am a proud old student of Accra polytechnic and a Film director who completed NAFTI, I am also blessed with a craft. Just as I take a bold step to sell my craft to the world, I want to say thank you, thank You for inspiring me.
Looking for 1000 ways to show my gratitude knowing there is nothing I can offer in person which u don’t already have I decided to have your image in my garden… I am grateful and will forever be.”
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Global Afro-dancehall superstar and the official brand ambassador of Tecno Mobile, Stonebwoy, delivered an electrifying performance at the Grand Arena, Accra, as the premium Chinese mobile phone manufacturer ventures into new heights by unveiling its newest flagship smartphone, PHANTOM X – its first premium phone with 50MP main and 48MP selfie cameras.
Launched on July 2, the multiple award-winning musician raved the “Phantom X Night Live” with an energetic and a dynamic medley and single performance of his songs, including the remix of his critically acclaimed freestyle – a tune that saw Ivorian monster performer, Remy Adan, who featured on the new rendition making a guest surprise appearance. The two heavyweights collided on stage as they aroused an unforeseen sense of great excitement; thrilling.
Ghanaian musicians: Kofi Kinaata, Adina, Mr Drew, the BHIM Band and Akwaboah were other invited local stars who took turns to spice the occasion with their notable catalog.
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The last Phantom was the Phantom 9 from 2019 and according to TECNO Training Manager, Cyril Amarteifio the Phantom X which has a 6.7″ Super AMOLED borderless curved display is a massive upgrade on the last device.
He said: “The Phantom X is our flagship device and the Phantom X is bigger and better than the previous version. Ghanaians can get one at stores across the country from July 5 at a cost of 2,795 cedis or by pre-order online.
The Branch Manager Tecno Mobile, Northern Sector, Opoku Daniel added: “PHANTOM X isn’t just an innovative high-end smartphone; it empowers the modern extraordinary individuals’ way of life being bold to reject the ordinary, always strive for success and have the ambition to achieve new heights. Holding this spirit, we aim to continually make breakthroughs in product and design innovations as we have delivered through PHANTOM X”.
PHANTOM X features an elegant design of a 3D Borderless Screen and the industry’s first silk glass back cover.
Committed to bringing users bold and extraordinary innovations in design, technology, and complete user experience, PHANTOM X empowers consumers to feel their extraordinary best throughout all their special moments in life. PHANTOM X is available in two artistic colours of Van Gogh’s Starry Night and Monet’s Summer.
🎤MUSIC GENIUS, @stonebwoyb, delivered an electrifying performance at the Grand Arena, Accra, as @TecnoMobileGH ventures into new heights by unveiling its newest flagship smartphone, PHANTOM X.📱✨
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Stonebwoy has shared the official remix of his most blown vibrant freestyle, “Putuu”, with trending Ivorian singer and sensational songwriter, Remy Adan. The remix, created while the renowned Ghanaian reggae & dancehall and afrobeats artiste was on a media tour in Cote d’Ivoire, has endless variety of music elements taken from a great diversity of Ivorian sounds that gave it a new identity.
Just like the original version, Stonebwoy sang in creole language (a stable natural language he developed from simplifying and mixing of different languages into a new one within a fairly brief period of time: often, a pidgin evolved into a full-fledged language) while Remy Adan proved his dexterity over the French language.
Stream song here: https://audiomack.com/stonebwoy/song/putuu-freestyle-pray-remix
In 2020, Stonebwoy issued the follow up to his critically acclaimed fourth studio album Anloga Junction. Titled “Putuu (Pray),” The BhimNation boss puts in a crazy freestyle on the up-tempo afro-dancehall banger as he urges his fans to pray while obviously having fun and flexing his vocal abilities at the same time.
Directed by Yaw Skyface, the colorful and energetic visuals starring Former Real Madrid skipper, Sheyi Emmanuel Adebayor became the first Ghanaian song to hit a million views on YouTube in 4days. The audio slide also become the first Ghanaian song to hit a million views in 21 days.
In the visually arresting new clip, Stonebwoy is seen in a myriad of locations, moving from outdoor nature scenes where he appears adorned in Bhim Merchandise in a hall, to the streets of Togo. It also features scenes of dancers interwoven throughout the clip. There are shots of him performing with Adebayor at his residence in Togo, and shots of them riding an all-terrain vehicle (ATV), also known as a quad (cycle). Watch video below;
Music is a potent tool for social change and development. History will be kind to those with voices that stand with the people. Stonebwoy takes an unflinching stand and makes a case against the “reckless inhumanity and disgusting barbarism” exhibited towards the Youths of Ghana in new single ‘OUTSIDE’.
The Streetbeatz produced single is a revolutionary and conscious militant song geared towards the realization of a national agenda. Stream here: https://kv-online-talent.lnk.to/SBOS
The song is to address the Ejura protest that resulted in the military shooting that claimed two lives. About four youth demonstrating at Ejura on Tuesday, June 29, 2021, over the murder of #FixTheCountry campaigner Mr Ibrahim Muhammed, aka Kaaka, were shot by joint police and military security team deployed to the area. Two of them died later.
Ghanaian music genius, Stonebwoy, has been announced as part of the over 2,710 established music professionals from wide-ranging backgrounds, genres and disciplines to who have been invited to the GRAMMYs Recording Academy Class of 2021, giving him an opportunity to celebrate, represent, and give back to the music and its creators.
“This invitation is a reflection of the Recording Academy’s commitment to excellence and further growing its robust membership body. The invitations also reaffirm the Recording Academy’s recognition of the important contributions of music people to influence progressive changes within the music industry,” a statement by GRAMMYs said
The 2021 class of invitees is 48% female, 32% Black or African American+, 13% Hispanic or Latino/a/x+, and 4% Asian or Pacific Islander+. The Academy’s existing membership represents 26% female and 27% from traditionally underrepresented groups. Since setting the goal of adding 2,500 women voting members by 2025, 831 women have joined the Recording Academy’s voting membership, putting the organization 33% closer to reaching that milestone.
To celebrate the new class of invitees, the Recording Academy is activating across its social channels, giving the music industry and music fans a look into what it means to be a member of the Recording Academy.
After being highlighted by CNN International as the continent’s most dazzling trendsetter who has impacted the lives of others while influencing areas such as music, multiple award-winning Ghanaian reggae & dancehall heavyweight, Stonebwoy, has been featured on the official ‘CNN Africa Voice Changers’ playlist on Apple Music.
Updated today, the 45-track playlist features songs that define the rich culture of Africa and serve as a direct reflection of the continent. The carefully curated “CNN AVC” playlist features 5 songs from Stonebwoy’s catalog. These songs are: Billboard rated single ‘Nominat’ (feat. American singer Keri Hilson), ‘Go Higher’, ‘Activate’ (feat. Nigerian Afrobeats superstar Davido), ‘1 GAD’ and ‘Blessing’ (feat. American rapper Vic Mensah).
Stream playlist here: https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/african-voices-changemakers-inspiring-artists/pl.87d45db0fa6a4c51997f6fa6c6899554
This playlist is also a curated selection of hits from recording artists featured on the show, including Tiwa Savage, Master KG, Mr. Eazi, Niniola, Akon and many others. CNN’s African Voices Changemakers is a weekly show that highlights how Africa’s biggest talents cause positive change.
Last week, Stonebwoy was featured on one of CNN International’s flagship programs dubbed “African Voices Changemakers”. On that episode, The Nickelodeon & BET Winner| 3-Time Best Reggae/Dancehall Act in Africa took the world, via multinational media company, to the Accra spot he gets his hair twisted and also explained the origin of his stage name.
Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, dance hall and reggae singer. He is also a recipient of two Billboard plaques and has been described as the king of reggae and dance hall artists in Africa. Stonebwoy normally ragga in Jamaican Patois, and is considered a “multifaceted rapper” due to the various musical styles he possesses.
Ivorian international reggae Luminary, Alpha Blondy, has announced in a recent social media post that he is working on a new song with Ghanaian BET Award winner | 3-times AFRIMA Best African artiste, Stonebwoy. The single, if released, will be his first official project in 7 months after the release of his last single “Election Presidentielles” in October 2020.
“Cooking some good music with my talented son, Stonebwoy, from Ghana. Stay tuned!!!!” the Ivorian recording artiste born Seydu Kone made the announcement via his various social media channels.
After a successfully sold out “Anloga Junction” album virtual concert on Saturday May 22, Stonebwoy arrived in Cote d’Ivoire to continue his Africa media tour which commenced few weeks ago in Nigeria. The Ghanaian recording artiste landed in Abidjan, on Monday May 24, where he was treated to an enormous welcome ceremony by some fans and natives of the city.
Marking the Africa Union Day celebrations, He joined a five member panel including legendary designer and former Dior collaborator Pathe O on the country’s largest television station to have an in-depth and insightful pan-African conversation that seek to address issues affecting the continent.
On May 26, he was hosted on NCI television where he ignited the stage of “La Tele D’Ici” show with a breathtaking live performance of his anthems after paneling on the show. The 5 minutes performance commenced with 2020 hit single “Activate” (featuring Davido), which he switched to and ended with “Putuu” – a 2020 record setting single.
The tour continues today, he’s expected to visit about 5 media traditional media houses.
Celebrated Ghanaian musician brought his much anticipated concert – Anloga Junction to Bayview Village, Legon on Saturday night and his loyal Bhim Natives – plenty of celebrities among them – thronged to the show with one goal in mind: to support the award-winning Reggae,Ragga & Dancehall artiste celebrate successes chalked by his fourth studio album.
Over the course of an energetic and magnetic three-hour set, Stonebwoy took his teeming audience through his anthems that got them passionately singing along to some of his popular lyrics.
Celebrities in attendance included Bola Ray (CEO of media conglomerate, EIB Network Group), Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor (Togolese international, and former Real Madrid and Arsenal footballer), Comedienne Afia Schwarzenegger, broadcaster Cookie Tee, Socialite Moesha Boduong, Musician Hajia 4reall (Queen Mona), Grammy nominee Rocky Dawuni, musician Yaa Pono etc.
The special guest performer, legendary highlife singer, Kojo Antwi, added gloss to the evening and show how highly he is regarded. He marches out for a fervent delivery of “Nkuto” which is featured on the Anloga Junction album. He traded soothing lyrics over his smooth vocals with Stonebwoy.
Throughout the evening, a range of surprise appearances send raptures through the crowd. Efya, enthralled with her enviable collection of materials. DBlack, Dope Nation, Quamina MP, and rising female singer, Sefa, pull a similar reception from the teeming music fanatics with their colossal hit singles while Medikal, also tipped the atmosphere towards frenzy with his notable street anthems.
Stonebwoy brought the fire and the rave to the Bayview Village arena Saturday (May 22) at the first anniversary of “Anloga Junction” in grand virtual concert and brought out a special guest – Ghanaian legendary highlife artiste artiste, Kojo Antwi.
Performing “Nkuto” (featuring Kojo Antwi) from his critically acclaimed chart topping fourth career studio album “Anloga Junction”, Stonebwoy started off slowly with a calming interlude. They created a sultry vibe with a unique rendition of the song that has been one of consumer’s favorites since the album debuted in April 2020.
Kojo Antwi added gloss to the evening and show how highly he is regarded. He marches out for a fervent delivery of his verse. He traded soothing lyrics over his smooth vocals with Stonebwoy.
The event played a host to other notable Ghanaian celebrities, including Bola Ray (CEO of media conglomerate, EIB Network Group), Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor (Togolese international, and former Real Madrid and Arsenal footballer), Comedienne Afia Schwarzenegger, Socialite Moesha Boduong, Musician Hajia 4reall (Queen Mona), Grammy nominee Rocky Dawuni, musician Yaa Pono etc.
Like all touring artists, the pandemic forced Stonebwoy to spend extended time at his home instead of traveling the world. The last year allowed him to re-center himself in his motherland and inspired his 2020 release, Anloga Junction.
“Anloga Junction” the album was voted “Album of the Year” on Reggaeville (Europe’s biggest Reggae Network). It has produced over 7 music videos for it and hold a cross-genre songs stemming from Reggae, Dancehall and Afrobeats. In March 2021, the album also won 3 Music Awards “Album of the Year” at the 4th edition of music’s biggest night.
When the Africa’s most celebrated reggae, ragga & dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy emerged into the packed arena, wearing a designed African apparel on his dreadlocks, for his four set of performances, he told his legion of screaming fans that tonight is not about him: “Tonight is about African music. Tonight is about my critically acclaimed fourth career studio album – ANLOGA JUNCTION. We’re celebrating a project that has shaped perspectives and changed narratives since it debuted in 2020.”
At a sold-out Bayview Village, the triumphant tone was set early: darkness falls, a commanding poetic introduction was given and when it fades out, the music juggernaut reveals himself. On stage, it’s discernible and distinguishable that, Stonebwoy’s power and influence over other creatives in the Ghanaian music industry is actually a status he re-affirms with his magnetic performance.
Stonebwoy set the tone for the night with his first set of song. Off his chart topping and Billboard rated album, the mindful Maverick and fearless creator performed “African Idol”, “Everlasting”, “Critcal” (featuring Nigeria’s Zlatan), “Only Love”, “Understand” (featuring Alicai Harley) “Black Madonna” (featuring East Africa’s Diamond Platnumz) which were passionately received the audience.
As Stonebwoy continued dishing out conscious music for a discerning mammoth crowd, intently focused yet exuberant, the audience was clearly enthralled by his matured looks, agile moves and especially, the deep, coarse, ferocious voice that had been missing live music since Ghana and the world at large was hit by the global pandemic, Coronavirus. “We shouldn’t limit music to party vibes only, but spread some consciousness and address some pertinent issues that Africa is going through,” says Stonebwoy as he ushered music lovers into the performance of Africa’s most loved social song “Run Go”.
Other tracks from the album, including “Nominate” (featuring America’s superstar, Keri Hilson), “Le Gba Gbe”, “Strength & Hope”, “Bow Down”, “Motion” (featuring Jahmiel), were as enchanting as his introduction. Over 15 songs he mixes Afrobeats rhythms with influences that span R&B and reggae, Reggae & Dancehall, a blend that is making him one of the genre’s first global breakout star. Accompanied by his “BHIM BAND”, the gig has the feeling of a coronation of Ghana’s musical king. Elsewhere, the crowds sway as he croons the softer, more melodic offerings of “Tomorrow”
The special guest performer, legendary highlife singer, Kojo Antwi, added gloss to the evening and show how highly he is regarded. Popularly known as Mr Music Man, Kojo Antwi marches out for a fervent delivery of “Nkuto” which is featured on the Anloga Junction album. He traded soothing lyrics over his smooth vocals with Stonebwoy.
Throughout the evening, a range of surprise appearances sent raptures through the crowd. Award-winning Ghanaian Afrobeats and RNB star, Efya, enthralled with her enviable collection of materials. DBlack, Dope Nation, Quamina MP, and rising female singer, Sefa, pulled a similar reception from the teeming music fanatics with their colossal hit singles while Medikal, also tipped the atmosphere towards frenzy with his notable street anthems.
Aside his supportive fanatics and fanbase, the event played a host to other notable Ghanaian celebrities, including Bola Ray (CEO of media conglomerate, EIB Network Group), Emmanuel Sheyi Adebayor (Togolese international, and former Real Madrid and Arsenal footballer), Comedienne Afia Schwarzenegger, Socialite Moesha Boduong, Musician Hajia 4reall (Queen Mona), Grammy nominee Rocky Dawuni, musician Yaa Pono, Cookie Tee etc.
With a high energy and applause, Stonebwoy ended the show with his 2020 freestyle “Putuu” and a couple of freestyles, the enchanting drums leading the crowd into sermon, topping a night that typify both his and Reggae, Ragga & Dancehal and Afrobeats’ continued ascent into the mainstream.