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Dancehall Artiste, Stonebwoy poured Kpoo Keke drink into the mouth of some fans when he was performing on stage.
The artist who’s currently the brand ambassador of the tigernut beverage has a banger out there named after the drink.
Whiles treating fans a powerful performance at a musical concert held in AvakpeDome, a village in Adidome, he went close to the teeming fans and pour the liquor in the mouth of a selected few.
This action of Stonebwoy has been welcomed with mixed reactions from the general public.
As some see it as normal for a brand ambassador to do everything to promote products, some have questioned why he will give alcoholic beverages to fans which can make them rowdy.

Ghanaian rapper Kwaw Kese has hailed dancehall artiste Stonebwoy as the best artiste in the country currently.
According to him, the “Kpo k3k3” hit maker is far ahead of his peers, but many people are simply reluctant to admit it.
Kwaw Kese made the statement following his appearance at the Independence Concert held at Labadi Beach Hotel on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.
“He’s the best. You know,” the rapper told Citi TV when asked to rate Stonebwoy in the Ghana music industry.
“…people don’t want to speak the truth but as an industry player, I know Stonebwoy is the best of his time,” he added.
The Independence Concert was graced by a host of artistes, who performed to mark Ghana’s 62nd Independence Day anniversary.
Aside Kwaw Kese and Stonenwoy, the likes of OV, Kelvynboy, Kwamina MP, Kwesi Arthur, Sefa, Tic, Rocky Dawuni and Ponobiom also performed at the concert.
Other artistes who passed through include Jupitar, King Promise, Lilwin, Kuami Eugene, Darkovibes, Kwamina MP, Kwaw Kese, Samini and Efya.

Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has played down criticisms that the Ghanaian music industry is currently being run by three artistes.
According to him, every season in the music industry has its own celebrated artistes.
Speaking to KMJ on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Tuesday, Stonebwoy said listeners get attached to the music of up-and-coming artistes who turn to rule the music scene till the songs of others take over.
“Once upon a time Tic Tac [now called Tic], Tinny and some other artiste were ruling the music scene. They were hotter when some of us were not,” he added.
Stonebwoy was responding to Tic’s comments on the Ghana music industry ruled by three artistes.
The hiplife artiste accused industry players and show organisers for booking three artistes for almost every show during the 2018 Christmas season.
According to Tic, the monopoly some of these artistes are enjoying have caused other singers to be sidelined. This, he says, does not help other artistes grow.



Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has played down criticisms that the Ghanaian music industry is currently being run by three artistes.
According to him, every season in the music industry has its own celebrated artistes.
Speaking to KMJ on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Tuesday, Stonebwoy said listeners get attached to the music of up-and-coming artistes who turn to rule the music scene till the songs of others take over.
“Once upon a time Tic Tac [now called Tic], Tinny and some other artiste were ruling the music scene. They were hotter when some of us were not,” he added.
Stonebwoy was responding to Tic’s comments on the Ghana music industry ruled by three artistes.
The hiplife artiste accused industry players and show organisers for booking three artistes for almost every show during the 2018 Christmas season.
According to Tic, the monopoly some of these artistes are enjoying have caused other singers to be sidelined. This, he says, does not help other artistes grow.
He explained that the music industry has a pool of musicians with different styles and vibes that need to be shown to the people.
“Once you create the environment where everybody has a gig then we’ll have a variety of acts at the shows,” he said.
However, Stonebwoy said a number of artistes being celebrated at a particular time have been the culture of the industry for a long time.
“Once upon a time people got used to the style of the “Ss” Sonni Balli, Samini and Sarkodie, but now the “Ks” Kuami Eugene, King Promise and company are doing so well,” he added.
The dancehall artiste noted that, beyond the complaining or talking about the problem, solutions should be looked into to help solve the problem.
“Maybe ten years from now, other artistes will be hotter than some of us,” he stated.
Stonebwoy stated the problem makes old artistes who have passed their prime less expensive.
“I think if you want to book Celine Dion now the price will be something else. It is like wine, the older is it the more expensive it should be but sadly the system here is different,” he added.
The “Mane Me” singer said, If the systems in the country are fit and everything is in place, the artistes in their prime today should be more expensive than the new artistes of tomorrow.
He said, “I check what we can do so we keep soaring because there are people who are 50 years like Richard Bonah and UB40 who are still kicking it.”
Stonebwoy explained a bigger platform should be created for music lovers and should allow underground artistes “a step to solving the problem of monopoly.”
He advised artistes to position themselves well in their prime to remain relevant and not follow certain routes.
“That’s how we’re going to still be confident, comfortable and not be bothered about certain things.”

Trey Songz

Trigga Trey cannot get enough of Africa. He’s been to Nigeria and South Africa more times than we can count, and now he’s making his way to East Africa for the season finale of Coke Studio Africa.

The announcement was made on Wednesday and it was revealed that the singer will be teaming up with some of the biggest acts on the continent as Coke Studio wraps up its fourth season with another American guest (last season they brought Ne-Yo).

He’s going to be working with the likes of: Nyashinski (Kenya). Yemi Alade (Nigeria), Vanessa Mdee (Tanzania), Rema (Uganda), Neyma (Mozambique), Serge Beynaud (French West Africa), Lij Michael (Ethiopia), Stonebwoy (Ghana), and Emtee (South Africa).

Confirming the news to www.twimovies.news, Blakk Cedi, road manager for the BET Award winner Stonebwoy said:

“You are too fast. It’s true and we are leaving Ghana for the recording session on Monday”

The tune will be produced by DJ Maphorisa.

We can’t wait to hear how this comes out!

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On Saturday evening, BET award-winner Stonebwoy and Tamale’s very own, Fancy Gadam made history to repeat itself as they treated tens of thousands of concert-goers to the best of sterling performances.

The crowd on the night was just something else, it was one hyperactive crowd that was ready to do anything they were capable of to enjoy themselves to the fullest. It could clearly be seen that they were there to have a blast of their life time.

Stonebwoy entered with his ‘People Dey’ song, you should have seen the crowd’s reaction when they spotted their favourite star on stage. He dished out tunes after tunes to the admiration of the much packed crowd. Stonebwoy on the night performed songs such as Anyday, Go gaga, Bhim Nation, Pull Up, Onumade, Go higher among others.

Fancy Gadam on the night didn’t disappoint his fans at all. He also made sure he gave off his best to the satisfaction of his fans. He performed songs such as Concrete, Jah know star, Takahi, leaving the revealers screaming for more.

Fancy Gadam has once again proven to all and sundry that he is now a force to reckon with when it comes to delivery on stage. No two ways, no doubt, from the time he stepped onto the stage through to the end of his performance, his energy was on point, his ability to engage the crowd is just worth talking about, you should have seen how the crowd was singing along to his songs, it was just  a sight to behold yesterday.

All in all, it was a concert not to have been missed at all. The rain could not even stopped the crowd from cheering on Fancy Gadam and Stonebwoy.

What a crowd; Great crowd, very responsive, the crowd’s energy was just off the hook but next time, you guys should do something about the sound.

Big ups to both Fancy Gadam and Stonebwoy for that mesmerizing show!! Stonebwoy is off to Italy for another gig come 3rd of September.

Check out the photos below courtesy Abdul Hameed Photography




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Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy Receives ‘Warrior’ Status In Tamale

Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has been enskinned by the Paramount Chief of Tamale, Gukpegu Naa (Naa Alhaji Abdulai), as the “Sapashini” which is the “Dancehall Warrior.”
Close sources reveal that, the Paramount Chief only enskins people personalities he holds high in esteem and so Stonebwoy joins the short list of lucky personalities.
Gukpegu Naa said, “Stonebwoy has been a powerful force that fights to defend his turf in the music industry. He uses his music as a tool to defend the weak and oppressed; he is a warrior. He is the Sapashini of Dancehall — Dancehall Sapashini.”
Stonebwoy arrived in Tamale on Friday morning – a day ahead of his mega concert due at the Tamale Sports Stadium – and had a historic welcome with over 5,000 fans gathered at the airport and the streets to welcome him to town.
The artiste has also pledged to work with more artistes from the north and to promote them to the masses across the country and world.

See Photos From Stonebwoy’s 2nd Concert In Asutralia

He played Copacabana in the city of Melbourne. Second successful concert for the Ghanaian superstar who is still on his #GoHigherTour there.

His next stop for concert is Australia’s biggest city, Sydney, this Saturday, August 20. He plays at Mytilenian Hall, powered by Perfect Promotions.

PHOTOS

While Stonebwoy is still busy on tour in Australia, a lady and a gentleman in Tamale, who are reported to be in a ‘serious relationship’ (dating), have spotted Stonebwoy’s customized #Bhim T-Shirts. The photo hit the internet in the early hours of Saturday from instagram and is fast spreading to other social media networks.

Seth Klipxx, ace Radio Presenter on Tamale-based radio station, Kesmi 107.1fm posted their images from his Instagram page @SethKilpxx

In a brief telephone conversation with the Radio Presenter, “I stumbled on the photos when I went to my photographer’s place – I normally do my photoshoot there and when I saw the photos I was really amazed. For the two ‘soon-to-be-couple’ to have such credence for Stonebwoy and his brand means a lot. I was very happy when I saw it so I had to share it. They live here in Tamale,” he said.

Although the couple hasn’t confirmed if it was their pre-wedding photoshoot, info already circulating on social media says it is their pre-wedding photoshoot. The couple are yet to speak on the matter though.

In a related news, Stonebwoy is billed for a big concert there in Tamale later this month on August 27th, with Fancy Gadam, an Afrobeats artiste who is Tamale’s biggest music act of the moment. Powered by Papa Loggy of Loggy Entertainment, this show in Tamale would be the very first concert Stonebwoy would play in Ghana after return from Australia later this August.

Stonebwoy has already played 2 concerts in Australia – Perth and Melbourne respectively – he plays Sydney on next weekend, Saturday, August 20. Perth was played on Friday, August 5 and Melbourne had the stage blessings of Stonebwoy (last night), Friday, August 12. His Australia tour makes Part 2 of his #GoHigherTour he started earlier this year; swept across USA in March into Canada and now Australia.

Stonebwoy has been nominated for Most Promising Entertainer at the 35th annual International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRWMA). He was nominated alongside Skip Marley, Alborosie, Franko, and Major Myjah.

The IRWMA aims at acknowledging and honouring the accomplishments and contributions of reggae and world music artists, including: songwriters, performers, promoters and musicians have finally been unleashed.

This year’s edition saw 160 nominees including Tarrus Riley with the highest nods (four categories), followed by the reggae royal family Morgan Heritage, Sean Paul, Skip Marley and Major Lazer with three nods each.

Also getting multiple nominations from Africa are Koffi Olamide and Shatta Wale with two nods each. Other African nominees include Wizkid, Flavour, Ken Kouran Dance Academy and others.

Most Promising Entertainer

Skip Marley

Alborosie

Franko

Major Myjah

Stonebwoy

Bob Marley Award for Entertainer of the Year

Bounty Killer

PopCaan

Beres Hammond

Ziggy Marley

Spice

Best Male Vocalist

Christopher Martin

Romain Virgo

Jah Cure

Nezbeth

Tarrus Riley

Best Female Vocalist

Etana

Jah9

Ikaya

Marcia Griffiths

Alaine

Best Song

“My Dream” Nesbeth

“Big Deal” Christoher Martin

“Richess Girl” -Etana

Spanish Town Rocking”- Chronix

“No Smoking In My Room”- Stephen Marley

Best Album/CD

“Strictly Roots” -Morgan Heritage

“The Cure” -Jah Cure

“Acousticiacelevy”- Barrington Levy

“Ancient Future” Protoje

” Lovers Rock” Mr. Vegas

Best Crossover Song

“Cheap Thrills”-Sia ft Sean Paul

“Powerful”-Major Lazer, featuring Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley

“Red Dress” Magaic

“Hula Hoop”-OMI

Best Gospel Song

“Letter of Love’ -Kay Morris- Canada

“Temptation” (The Man A Pastor)”-Lt Stitchie-Jamaica

“If it is Not You” -Kevin Downswell

“Jesus At The End” -Lady Saw

“Papa San- “Love Me Anyway

Best Male Dancehall Artist

Vibes Kartel

Alkaline

Popcaan

I-Octaine

Dexta Dapps

Best Female DanceHall Artist

Spice

Tifa

Vanessa bling

Ishawna

Best New Entertainer

Jahmiel

Jah -Lil

Skip Marley

Vershion

Don Andrea

Best Calypso/Soca Song

Peter Ram

Voice

Ola Tunji

Tebbyson John

Patricia Robers

Best Latin-Song/Entertainer

Romeo Santos

Pitbull

JBalvin

Justin Quiles

Crooked Stilo

Best African Song/Entertainer

“selfie”-Koffi Olomide-Congo

“Ololufa” -Flavor, featuring Chidinma-Nigeria

“Final( Baba Nia)- Wizkid- Nigeria

“Chop Kiss” Shatta Wale-Ghana

“Sape Comme Jamais” Maitre Gims – Congo

Best Soukous Song/Entertainer

Bako Bela Mutu – Celedo Scram

“Ye Yo” Robinio Mundibu

“Selfie” Koffi Olomide

“Tengama” Fabregaz

“Edenda”- Brigade- Sarbati

Best Belize Punta Entertainer

Eljai

LovaBoy

Supa G.

DankiMan Reynolds

Most Popular R&B/Hip Hop Entertainer

“Work” Rihanna & Drake

“Alright” Kendrick Lamar

“One Dance” -Drake

“Lemonade”- Beyonce

Best Reggae Rock Song/Entertainer

“The Prophet”-Slightly Stoopid

“Inale Exale- Rebulation, Featuring Protoje

“Golden” – The Movement

“Hotting Up” Iration

“Surrounder” Tribal Seeds

Best Chutney Entertainer

Kris Ki Persad

Poopia

Nishard Mayhroo

Ravi Bissambhar

Shiva Lakhan

Best Music Video

“Powerful” Major Lazer, featuring Ellie Goulding & Tarrus Riley

“Hula Hoop “-OMI

“Life” -Skip Marley

“Cheap Thrills” -Sia, Featuring Sean Paul

“Chop Kiss” – Shatta Wale

Best Spoken Word/Poet

Mutabaruka

Andre Porter

Yasus Afari

Malachi Smith

Mecca Aka Grimo

Most Cultural/Educational Entertainer

Capleton

Morgan Heritage

Tarrus Riley

Luciana

Sizzia

Most Oustanding Show Band/Group

Morgan

Inner Circle

Fab 5

New Kinston

Raging Fyah

Best Instrumentalist

Mafia & Fluxy- London

Dean Fraser

Franko

Major Myjah

Inner Circle

Most Out Standing Dance Group

National Dance Theatre Company (NDTC)- Jamaica

Ken Kouran Dance Academy -West Africa

Unique Rockerz- Jamaica

Triplets Ghetto Kids- Uganda

STR8 Edge Classic Dancers- Jamaica

Concert of the Year

Best of the Best-Florida

ReggaeSumfest

Rebel Salute- Jamaica

9 Miles Music Fest

Grace Jamaican Jerk Festival

Most Consistent Entertainer

Freddy McGregor

Marcia Griffiths

Yellow Man

Sly & Robbie

Inner Circle

Most Popular Sound Selector/DJ

Tony Matterhorn

FireLinks

David Rodigan

Rory-Stone Love

Mighty Crown

Best Haitian Entertainer

“Iam doing Fine” J Beatz

“She’s A Boy” 3JES

“Libre d’aimer” Djakout #1

“Fel ak tout ke’w- klass

“Je Suis”- Rutshelee Guilaume

Best Caribbean Entertainer-Sponsored By VP Records

Beres Hammond

Sean Paul

Bunji Carlin

Machel Montano

Calypso Rose

Record Producer of the Year

Rohan “Snowcone” Fuller

Diplo( Major Lazer”

Chimney Records

Specialist (Clifton Dillion)

A Chisel Pixel Production

Marcus Garvey Humanitarian Award

Capleton

Cedelia Marley

Shaggy

Vonnie McGowan

Ziggy Marley