Stonebwoy is a Ghanaian musician
Ghanaian musician, Stonebwoy, has accused the current government of sidelining him and other artistes during selection for events despite their availability to perform.
In an interview with Asempa FM on July 16, 2025, Stonebwoy expressed concern over how musicians are chosen for government events.
He claimed that such opportunities are offered based on favouritism.
He argued that some of his colleagues are given more opportunities because of their close ties to people in power.
According to Stonebwoy, he found out about an event only after it had happened.
He noted that even though he was in the country and was available to perform but narrowly missed it; so, he put through a call to the minister to find out why he was not called to perform.
Interestingly, the answer he got was that he and the others who missed out on the opportunity were not close to authorities in that space.
“Sometimes, we line up the artistes per our favourites. When the opportunities come, they pass only one side. I saw the government launch a programme the other day. I was available at the time but only got to know about it when the event had already taken place. I called the minister to remind her that I and other big names were available and could have elevated the event but he hinted that those close to power get to explore such openings,” he said.
The BHIM Nation president said this was not just about him, but other top artistes are also left out because they don’t have personal relationships with government officials.
“It’s like only musicians who are close to big people in government get to perform at government shows,” he added.
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