Renowned Reggae/Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has been crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, fulfilling a prediction made by music critic Bull Dog in May 2023. The “Into the Future” hitmaker also took home five other awards, making him one of the night’s biggest winners.
Bull Dog’s Prophetic Prediction
On May 12th, 2023, Bull Dog confidently predicted Stonebwoy’s victory in the Artiste of the Year category. He stated, “Stonebwoy is the next artiste of the year, hands down I’m telling you, and it is simple, look at what he started doing. Just under 2 weeks of his release, it’s on billboards and the thing is going to continue till next… that guy is not sleeping anytime, credible album…”
Stonebwoy’s Victories
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.” He also expressed his gratitude to his fans and supporters, announcing plans for a nationwide tour to celebrate his win.
The reaction to Stonebwoy’s success was overwhelmingly positive on social media, with fans and fellow musicians praising his dedication and consistent performance. Comments included support from across the music industry, highlighting Stonebwoy’s hard work and influence.
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.
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Bull Dog predicted on May 12th, 2023, that Stonebwoy was going to win this year’s Artiste of the Year award.#TV3NewDay pic.twitter.com/9XJ2FO3MHV
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