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Stonebwoy career milestones and international expansion

Overview

Ghanaian Afro-dancehall artist Stonebwoy has reached significant career milestones, ranging from personal reflections on his global influence to major international performances.

Stonebwoy identified his 2015 BET Award for Best International Act as a pivotal moment that brought global attention to the Afro-dancehall genre. During this period, he also engaged in a public dispute with rival Shatta Wale, dismissing allegations made by the fellow artist as “obsessive” and a “lie.”

Building on his international presence, Stonebwoy headlined a sold-out BHIM Festival at the OVO Arena Wembley in London. This event marked the first time a Ghanaian musician has headlined the venue, utilizing stage designs that paid tribute to Ghanaian culture and Highlife legends.

Entities

Stonebwoy · Ghana Music Awards USA · Wendy Shay · BHIM Festival · Afro‑dancehall

Timeline

  1. 3 days ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Stonebwoy headlines historic BHIM Festival at OVO Arena Wembley

    Stonebwoy makes history as the first Ghanaian artist to headline a sold-out concert at London’s OVO Arena Wembley with the BHIM Festival. Meanwhile, Wendy Shay was hospitalized after her award win in the USA.

  2. 22 days ago

    [CULTURE] 7 sources
    Stonebwoy Highlights 2015 BET Award as Milestone Amid Ongoing Feud with Shatta Wale

    Stonebwoy calls his 2015 BET Best International Act win his career’s biggest milestone and rebuts Shatta Wale’s claim he called the rival “Daddy”, fueling their ongoing feud.

Sources

ghanamma.com · myjoyonline.com