1. Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, Afro-dancehall and reggae musician from Ashaiman, Accra.
23 Facts About Stonebwoy
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Stonebwoy won the Best International Act: Africa category at the 2015 BET Awards and Artiste of the Year at the 2015 and 2024 Ghana Music Awards.
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Stonebwoy received the Golden Club plaque from Boomplay after surpassing 100 million streams on the platform.
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Stonebwoy has been described as the king of reggae and dance hall in Africa.
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Stonebwoy is an actor, having appeared in the movies Happy Death Day and My name is Ramadan.
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Stonebwoy is the brand ambassador of Tecno mobile in Ghana.
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Stonebwoy is commissioned to make three albums under the label.
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Stonebwoy realized his talents and abilities as a lyricist and scriptwriter at an early age, remembering writing and acting drama pieces as far back as his fourth year in primary school.
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Stonebwoy obtained his high school certificate at Tema Methodist Day Secondary School and later enrolled at the University of Professional Studies to pursue a degree in Marketing, in 2013.
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In June 2024, Stonebwoy graduated with a degree in public administration from the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration.
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In September 2024, Stonebwoy returned to GIMPA for a Master of Arts programme in International Public Relations and Diplomacy.
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On 18 April 2019, Nana Appiah Mensah posted a photo of Dance hall act Stonebwoy saying he is proud of the Bhim Nation president for defending him and that God bless him.
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Stonebwoy was listed as part of the 2019 50 young CEOs, by YCEO and Avance media.
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In 2021, three albums on which Stonebwoy featured were nominated for the 2022 Grammy Awards.
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Stonebwoy has opened the official BHIM merch shop in Ashaiman.
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Stonebwoy donated sanitizers and other items to the Police Department in Ashaiman to aid them in discharging their duties during the coronavirus pandemic in Ghana.
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Stonebwoy is the brand ambassador for Big Boss, an energy drink.
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In September 2020, Stonebwoy was named Tecno Mobile brand ambassador and unveiled the Camon 16 Series in October 2020.
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Stonebwoy kicked off his world tour in the Euro-zone in August 2014.
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Stonebwoy performed at Reggae Sumfest, Afro nation festival in Portugal, Rotterdam reggae festival, Uppsala Reggae Festival.
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Stonebwoy's performance was adjudged one of the best by industry professionals, critics and patrons.
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Stonebwoy has been honored by Billboard after securing 8th position on Reggae Chart and received a plaque.
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Stonebwoy is married to Maali, a dental surgeon and ambassador for World Oral Health with two children, Catherine Jidula Satekla and L Janam Joachim Satekla.