Reggae/Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy
Renowned Reggae Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has addressed recent discussions about comments he made about his self-sponsored BHIM concert in December 2023.
The artiste had been in the news after a video of him claiming that no other artiste in his class had been able to sell out the Accra Sports Stadium without sponsorship.
In an interview with Accra-based Hitz FM, Stonebwoy clarified his stance on the issue.
He explained that he was responding to comments by artiste manager Gomski who had claimed that Dancehall music was a problem without Ghanaian music.
Stonebwoy refuted such claims and noted the genre’s significant economic impact, noting that dancehall events generate income for various sectors, including hotels, airlines, and local businesses.
“I was pointing to the fact that… Dancehall filled the stadium and gave a lot of people jobs. So the economic factor cannot be denied,” he asserted.
He further highlighted that his achievements, including filling stadiums, are well-documented and should not be overshadowed by industry politics or fanaticism.
He also explained that his comments meant that he had filled the Accra Sports Stadium “without sponsorship.”
“I stand on that fact and I repeat it again and again, it’s obvious, it’s clear. I was very specific. When I speak, I try to find the right words. I was saying within my class, I was not even referring to anybody. I know what I did. Everybody saw what I did,” he explained.
He urged the industry and fans to focus on the facts and impacts of his work, rather than getting swayed by politics or biased opinions.
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