Ghanaian AfroDancehall pioneer Stonebwoy has shared the inspiration behind his genre-blending sound, describing his music as part of a broader vision for a “borderless Africa.”
In a recent interview with BBC1 Xtra, Stonebwoy explained that his passion for music and unity guided his creation of AfroDancehall more than a decade ago.
“Right now, we’re trying to preach about borderless Africa. And when it comes to the governance aspect, the Caribbean is part of Africa,” he said.
Stonebwoy-1767116″>I coined the genre ‘Afro-Dancehall’ ten years ago – Stonebwoy
Stonebwoy explained that the concept of borderless Africa extends beyond the continent to include regions where Black people have historic and cultural ties, including the Caribbean.
“Ever since I could sing a word or two, I’ve had a strong conviction that I needed to blend the sounds of Afrobeats and dancehall music. That’s how I came out with AfroDancehall some 12, 13 years ago,” he explained.
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