Ghanaian Dancehall sensation Stonebwoy received the award for International Collaboration of the Year at the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
“Manodzi” by Stonebwoy, featuring Angelique Kidjo, bagged the award, beating other acts including King Promise, Kuami Eugene, and Sarkodie.
However, it was Stonebwoy‘s speech upon receiving the award that stood out.
The Dancehall artist, in his rousing speech, said he hoped the song would be a unifying factor between the peoples of ‘Togoland’ and all people of Ewe descent in Ghana.
“May this award go a very long way to solidify Togoland and the Ewe people of Ghana because all we want is peace and love,” he said. “So big respect to the grandmother of African music, Angelique Kidjo, for hopping on a very big collaboration like this with me. Thank you.”
TGMA 2024
The TGMA was held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre on Saturday, June 1, 2024.
In March 2024, the Ghana Music Award Academy Board announced the nominees for the 25th TGMA, featuring categories such as Artiste of the Year, Record of the Year, Album of the Year, Song of the Year, and Best New Artist.
The Ghana Music Academy Board is composed of professionals from all sectors of the music industry, including recording artists, songwriters, producers, mixers, and engineers, ensuring a diverse and well-rounded judging panel.
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The “International Collaboration of the Year” award goes to @stonebwoy Congratulations!!!! #25thTGMA pic.twitter.com/0yJxgyT58G
— Telecel Ghana Music Awards (@GHMusicAwards) June 1, 2024
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