Stonebwoy wins Artiste of the Year at Ghana Music Awards

Renowned Reggae/Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has been crowned Artiste of the Year at this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards, which celebrated its 25th anniversary. Stonebwoy, known for his hit song “Into the Future,” also took home five other awards, making him one of the night’s biggest winners.

In addition to the top prize, Stonebwoy won Record of the Year, Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year, Album of the Year for his “5th Dimension” album, International Collaboration of the Year for “Manodzi” featuring Angelique Kidjo, and Songwriter of the Year.

This marks the second time Stonebwoy has won Artiste of the Year, having previously secured the title in 2015. On stage, an emotional Stonebwoy dedicated the award to his late mother, saying, “I want to thank God and my mama who died for this award. She is watching over me since.”

Stonebwoy expressed his gratitude to his fans, stating, “I am consistent with my work, and I couldn’t have done it all by myself. I thank my fans, BHIM Nation, from the Volta region to Ashaiman to the world.” He also acknowledged his wife, team, and supporters from across Ghana and announced plans for a nationwide tour to celebrate his win.

Social Media Reactions to Stonebwoy’s Victory

The reaction to Stonebwoy’s success was overwhelmingly positive on social media, with fans and fellow musicians praising his dedication and consistent performance. However, there were mixed reactions to the overall event and other award recipients.

Other Major Winners

– King Promise: Won three awards, including Most Popular Song of the Year for “Terminator,” Afrobeats/Afropop Artiste of the Year, and Afropop Song of the Year.

– Davido: Nigerian superstar took home the Best International Artiste of the Year award.

– Kuami Eugene:Won Best Highlife Artiste of the Year.

– Black Sherif: Secured Best Hiphop/Hiplife Artiste of the Year.

– Nacee: Won Best Gospel Artiste of the Year.

– Strongman Burner: Awarded Best Rap Performance.

– Olive the Boy: Took home Best Afrobeats Song of the Year for “Goodsin.”

– King Paluta: Named Best New Artiste.

Background

The Telecel Ghana Music Awards is celebrating its 25th anniversary, and this year’s event aimed to be particularly special. Black Sherif was the previous year’s Artiste of the Year, with Kidi and Diana Hamilton winning in 2022 and 2021, respectively.

This year’s nominees were a diverse group of talented musicians. Stonebwoy’s extensive touring, charitable works, and significant streaming numbers set him apart, leading to his well-deserved victory. His collaboration with Angelique Kidjo and performance at international events further solidified his position as a leading figure in Ghanaian music.