Afrobeats singer Davido surprised the sold-out crowd at his Timeless Concert at Madison Square Garden by bringing out BET Award-winning Dancehall & Afropop singer Stonebwoy.
The duo gave an electrifying rendition of their chart-topping collaboration, “Activate,” that delighted the ecstatic audience. Fans sang along to every word, creating a unifying and unforgettable moment that showcased the synergy between the two artists.
This performance was a highlight of the night and further solidified the bond between Stonebwoy and Nigerian artists, demonstrating their shared commitment to uplifting the African music scene on a global stage.
The Ghanaian singer is known for sharing the spotlight with Nigerian artists and recently brought out Nigerian rapper Odumodu Blvck for an exclusive performance of their new single “Ekelebe” at the closing ceremony of the African Games in Ghana.
Stonebwoy has received sixteen nominations at the 2024 Ghana Music Awards, which is scheduled for June 1. His nominations span various categories, including the ultimate prize Artiste of the Year, and coveted awards such as Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste of the Year and Best Song Writer of the Year.
Stonebwoy has received multiple nominations for various awards. His album ‘5Th Dimension’ released in 2023 is nominated for Best Album/EP of the Year.
The single ‘Into The Future’ has received nominations for three categories which include Best Music Video, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. ‘Mandozi’, a collaboration with Angelique Kidjo, has also been nominated for four categories, which include Best Highlife Song, Best International Collaboration of the Year, Record of the Year, and Best Music Video of the Year.
His song ‘Non-Stop’ has been nominated for Best Reggae/Dancehall Song. Stonebwoy’s features with KiDi on ‘Liquor’ and Fameye’s ‘Not God’ remix have also been nominated in different categories such as Most Popular Song of the Year, Collaboration of the Year, and Best Afropop Song categories.
These nominations prove that Stonebwoy’s influence on contemporary music in Ghana is vast and deep.
