The controversy about the African or Ghanaian musician who introduced afro-dancehall music to the globe has persisted for a while in the Ghanaian music scene.
Buffalo Souljah from Zimbabwe, Orezi from Nigeria, Samini, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, and Mzvee from Ghana are just a few of the many performers that have significantly contributed to the globalization of afro-dancehall music.
However, responding to the aforementioned discussion in an exclusive interview with renowned broadcaster AJ Sarpong on Citi 97.3fm, Stonebwoy declared bluntly that he alone sold the afro-dancehall music to the World.
Within the entertainment community, there have been a wide range of reactions to his statement. In expressing his thoughts on the subject, renowned Ghanaian entertainment pundit Arnold Asamoah-Baidoo said:
“He [Stonebwoy] has every right to own it especially when he has indeed projected his brand, the ‘genre’ and the country to the world. His international appeal cannot be questioned”.
Epixode, who was a performer at this year’s Bhim Concert hosted by Stonebwoy, praised the “Therapy” hitmaker for introducing Ghanaian music to the rest of the world.
“Big Ups to Stonebwoy for introducing Ghanaian music to a broader audience.” He spoke
One of the night’s standout performers, the “Atia” crooner, issued a warning: “I say dead” to anyone who would discredit Stonebwoy for popularizing Ghanaian music around the world.