Multiple award-winning Reggae Dancehall artist and Chief Executive of Burniton Music Group, Livingstone Etse Satekla, known widely as Stonebwoy, won the top prize at the 25th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
This is his second time winning the Artiste of the Year award, having first claimed it in 2015. The ‘Into the Future’ singer competed for the prestigious award against Sarkodie, Black Sherif, Kuami Eugene, King Promise, and Nacee for the year under review.
The event took place at the Grand Arena, Accra International Conference Center on 1st June, 2024.
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Stonebwoy’s achievements over the year have been outstanding, as he also won five other awards at the 25th TGMA. Recently, the superstar released “5th Dimension,” his first studio album in three years.
Stonebwoy was the most awarded artist of the night, taking home awards for International Collaboration of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Reggae Dancehall Artist of the Year, Record of the Year, and Album/EP of the Year.
While receiving the award, Stonebwoy expressed his gratitude to the Bhim fans and announced he would embark on a tour with the award. He shared the joyous moment on stage with his friends and family, including his wife, Dr. Louisa Setakla, and said he was lost for words.
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“I just want to say thanks to the Most High God. Thank you, mama, wherever you are, for showering your blessings upon your son. I wrote a long speech, but I am lost for words,” the musician said.
Stonebwoy also appreciated the other artists in the category for putting up a good fight and thanked his fans for their constant support.
Before he walked off stage, Stonebwoy appealed to the organizers, Charterhouse, to announce the results of the 2019 Ghana Music Awards.
The announcement was halted and eventually canceled after a fight broke out between himself and Shatta Wale, leading to their suspension for a year.
At the awards, the Best Hiplife Song was awarded to ‘Y’ahite Remix’ by King Paluta ft. Kuami Eugene. The Best Gospel Song went to ‘Aseda’ by Nacee.
Kofi Karikari ft. Eternity won Best Male Vocal Performance for ‘You Are Great,’ and ‘Hold My Hands’ by Queendalyn Yurglee won Best Female Vocal Performance.
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The Best Highlife Song was ‘Kweku Ananse’ by Amerado, while Sarkodie won Best Hip Hop Song with ‘Otan.’ The Best Afrobeats Song went to ‘Goodsin’ by Olivetheboy, and King Promise won Best Afropop Song with ‘Terminator.’
Kwesi Amewuga won Unsung Artiste of the Year, Kofi Kinaata’s ‘Efiekuma Love’ won Best Reggae/Dancehall Song, Kuami Eugene was awarded Best Highlife Artiste, Strongman won Best Rap Performance with ‘Dear God,’ and Record of the Year went to ‘Manodzi’ by Stonebwoy ft. Angelique Kidjo.
The Best Music Video went to ‘Cryptocurrency’ by Kuami Eugene ft. Rotimi, Most Popular Song of the Year was ‘Terminator’ by King Promise, Best Hiplife/Hip Hop Artiste was awarded to Black Sherif, Best New Artist went to King Paluta, Best Afrobeat/Afropop Artiste was King Promise, Nacee won Best Gospel Artiste, and Davido was named Best African Artiste.
