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Things keep getting more ugly and complicated between Stonebowy and his arch-rival Shatta Wale almost with each passing day.

Both artistes don’t seize to ‘bark’ at each other whenever they’re giving the least opportunity.

Many fans of both artistes have on several occasions called on their icons to bury the hatchet and even collaborate on a song.

Though there are hints of them fulfilling this wish by their fans, their feud still lingers on.

This is because Stonebwoy has disclosed to Showbiz that he cannot just shut up when Shatta

Wale keeps attacking him and makes false statements against him.

“A lot of people have personally told me not to descend into the gutters with Shatta Wale but the issue is I can’t allow him to go ahead to do that to my brand.

“There is a saying that ‘when a mad man comes for your clothes in your bathroom you don’t run after him naked’ but if the mad man continually keeps coming for your clothes anytime you are in the bathroom, you need to find a solution and that is what I am doing” he said.

According to the ‘Dirty Enemies’ hitmaker, he will not allow anyone to take advantage of his

calmness and tarnish his brand he has built over the years.

“I have been through a lot to get the brand to where it is now and I will not just sit and allow anyone to put it into disrepute,” he revealed.

He explained that although people see him as a calm person, he can really go crazy.

“I am the coolest person but you don’t want to see my other side. I can be rough but I normally hide that aspect of me,” he said.

Asked whether the dispute between him and Shatta Wale isn’t just a hype, Stonebwoy said he

doesn’t need hype because he never built his music on that.

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According to him, hard work and perseverance is what has brought him to where he is now and not hype.

“Stonebwoy’s brand is too huge to be built on hype. I have been accepted by almost every Ghanaian and God is blessing me for my hard work and determination,” he said.

Stonebwoy further said he is glad Ghanaians enjoyed his Epistles Of Mama (EOM) album.

“Almost all the songs on the album became a hit and I am glad Ghanaians liked it. I will be dropping the video of Most Original featuring Sean Paul and it is massive,” he said.

Most Original”, of the major cuts on the album which features Jamaican platinum selling and

Grammy winning-artiste, Sean Paul, had its official video premiered on TIDAL, Jay-Z’s music store few days ago.

Stonebowy has over the years released hit songs such as; People Dey, Mightylele, Say It, Come From Far, Run Go, Pull Up, among others.

Stonebowy’s Epistle of Mama album continues to make a mark even on the international font

nine months after it’s release.

The classic collection still sounds fresh on the market with even more appeal as it registers bigger hits.

“Most Original”, off the major cuts on the album which features Jamaican platinum selling and

Grammy winning-artiste, Sean Paul, had its official video premiered on TIDAL, Jay-Z’s music store.

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The video was shot on location in Jamaica by Stonebwoy with Sean Paul on set with him.

Unlike Stonebwoy’s previous videos which are solely put on Youtube, this one has the

exclusivity on TIDAL first before it gets on Youtube on September 28, as announced by

the Ghanaian superstar earlier.

You can watch directly here via TIDAL:https://tidal.com/video/95413893

Dancehall musician, Stonebowy, has revealed that the saying that marriage changes people is very true.

Stonebowy, in an interview with Graphic Showbiz stated that he has become responsible after he got married to his wife, Louisa a year ago.

“Marriage has changed me totally. I have become more responsible because there

are things I did when I was single but I do them no more as a married man.”

According to the ‘My Name’ hitmaker, he doesn’t stay out late and hardly spends on

anything which is not relevant because he has a wife and a kid to take care of.

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“I am always in a hurry to go back home and see my family because they are my topmost priority. Anything I do is for them and I thank God for such a wonderful woman,” he said.

Asked to describe his wife Dr. Louisa Satekla, Stonebwoy said she is a wonderful woman and a loving person any man would like to have as a wife.

He further added he has no regrets or whatsoever marrying her.

“I was so sure it was her. The first time I met her at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology(KNUST), I just knew she was going to be my wife.

“I quickly told my manager she was going to be my wife and there she is as my lovely wife,” he revealed.

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About how he solves issues with his wife, Stonebwoy, who is a proud father of one said he sits

his wife down and they settle their issues as mature people.

“You can’t have a perfect relationship but it takes both parties to make it work.

“I don’t believe in celebrities discussing their issues in public, it is best if they solve their issues privately,” Stonebwoy stated.

Jamaican musician, Kabaka Pyramid has eulogized Stonebwoy for his strong efforts in pushing both Caribbean and African music across the globe.

The celebrated Reggae musician Kabaka who performed earlier before Stonebwoy at this year’s Reggae Geel festival in Europe paused within the set to celebrate him publicly.

“Before I come to Ghana, West Africa, there is one connection. This my Brother (Stonebwoy), he is doing great things in Africa. He is representing Reggae, Dancehall & Afrobeats”, says Kabaka Pyramid to the audience at Reggae Geel.

Meanhwile, Stonebwoy climaxed his Europe Concerts with the last bang at Reggae Geel 2018 on Saturday, August 4th in Belgium.

He climbed the stage at 3:25 pm EST and performed for 50 minutes. This was Stonebwoy’s first time performing at Reggae Geel. Nonetheless, he fed off a reveling showmanship that was well received by the global audience.

A lot of Caribbean folks from Jamaica, Suriname, Barbados, St. Lucia, Trinidad & Tobago,

among various European, Asian and African countries rated him as one of the best performers on the festival.

Kabaka Pyramid joined Stonebwoy on stage as a surprise act and for the first time performed together “Suit And Tie” from Stonebwoy’s “Epistles Of Mama” album.

They also performed “Borders” from Kabaka’s new album “Kontraband”, produced by Damian Marley.

Stonebwoy and Kabaka Pyramid featured on each other’s album.

The night before Stonebwoy’s set saw the likes of Shabba Ranks and Spice soaking the stage.

Etana, Coco Tea, Protoje, Anthony B, Zamunda, and many others also performed on the same day as Stonebwoy to climax the music festival.

About Reggae Geel

Reggae Geel is the oldest Reggae Festival in Europe; pulls over 80,000 audiences on a 2-day celebration slated for the first weekend of every August.

This year’s event staged the 40th Anniversary with a good blend of veteran and new generation musicians from the Reggae and Dancehall circles.

It is particularly well known for its relaxed, non-commercial atmosphere. Many artists consider it as the most Jamaican-like reggae festival outside Jamaica.

Makes it 12 concerts Stonebwoy has played on his “Epistles Of Mama World Tour” so far. He played 9 of the concerts in Europe with 1 concert each in England, Ghana and Jamaica respectively also.

Stonebwoy played at the Jamabana Festival in Canada yesterday, August 6.

He is set to proceed to play the “One Africa Music Festival” in New York on August 11 and in Dubai on November 16, respectively.

Within the space, some other concerts are expected to be added to the already announced dates.

Read Kabaka’s Instagram post about Stonebowy below;

https://www.instagram.com/p/BmETBtnFeHO/?taken-by=kabakapyramid

Two prominent household names in Ghana when it comes to dancehall music are Shatta Wale and Stonebowy.

Both artistes have risen and raised the flag of Ghana high in their genre of music for years now. That notwithstanding, both artistes are known to be enthusiastic rivals, something some industry players believe is good for showbiz.

Meanwhile, some fans of both artistes have called on them to make peace and bring out a collaboration.

Many Ghanaians describe Stonebowy, born Livingstone Etse Satekla as the calm type who would often choose to ignore controversies.

His nemesis, Shatta Wale, Born Charles Nii Armah, on the other hand has been described by many as the opposite of Stonebowy.

Shatta, according to many is the controversial type and a ‘bully’ who wouldn’t spare anyone who dares to step on his toes.

Stonebowy however believes that their character sets them apart. As a result, he and the ‘Ayoo’ hitmaker can never be friends.

Speaking to SVTV Africa, Stonebwoy explained that although he has no grudge against Shatta wale he prefers to stick to himself rather than mingle with someone who badmouths him.

He maintained that, he and Shatta cannot be friends because they both have opposite mindsets and characters.

The ‘Bawasaba’ hitmaker was however, quick to add that he has nothing against Shatta Wale although they can’t be friends.

“If we are to collaborate and make music that’s fine but for us to be friends is not possible.  I don’t go around talking anyhow so I can’t mingle with people who behave as such.”

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International Dancehall/Reggae act, Stonebwoy says he has paved the way for fellow and upcoming dancehall artistes who want to go international with the reggae genre.

According to the Zylofon Media artiste, his works have been recognized internationally through his recent Europe and Jamaican tour.

He therefore believes that his shine will give other dancehall artistes the hope of pursuing music.

Stonebowy was speaking through a phone-call on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM Monday.

“To be able to come far and getting endorsed by this people is a combination of everything. The work will speak for itself. They will not work with you because of the money. It goes beyond the connection and links. I am grateful that I have proved myself worthy of support which brings glory and paves way for the future artists…” he told Andy Dosty.

Stonebwoy has been very vibrant over the last few weeks. He recently performed at the International 2018 Reggae Festival, “SummerJam” in Germany.

He is the first Ghanaian to perform at the 2018 “ReggaeSumfest” which took place in Jamaica.

The tour has given the act the opportunity to meet some of the world’s respected reggae artists alive.

Some of which include; Damian Marley, Bounty Killer among others.

The “My Name” hitmaker believes his connections with all of the dancehall “Lords” were organic and a result of his hard work in the industry.

Reggae/Afro Dancehall musician Stonebwoy has expressed his interest in gospel music.

According to the ‘Bawasaba’ hitmaker, he is ready to do music, irrespective of the genre.

“I am ready to do music. Be it Gospel or any other genre,”he said during a phone call interview on Hitz 103.9FM this morning.

Meanwhile, the Bhim Nation boss is currently on a tour in Jamaica.

Over the weekend he thrilled music lovers at the Reggae Sumfest Festival in Jamaica. Stonebowy, born Livingstone Etse Satekla hence became the first Ghanaian to perform at the Reggae Sumfest.

He is also billed for another major international concert Reggae Geel in Belgium on August 4.

The number one Lifestyle Magazine in Ghana, Agoo Magazine is will from next week release it’s July edition.

However, the company has whet the reading senses of fans of the Bhim Nation Boss, Stonebowy after sharing a photo of it’s cover.

Posed in an African Aprint on the cover is the dancehall act, Etse Satekla Livingstone, aka Stonebowy.

The dancehall artiste who has kept the pace since his entrance into the music scene shares his life in showbiz and outside music with fans in the popular magazine.

He shared the cover of the magazine with followers and they’re already clamoring for copies for themselves.

See post below;

https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYv_ATltIb/?taken-by=stonebwoyb

Multiple-Award-winning Dancehall/Reggae artiste, Stonebowy has landed for himself a major label with Universal Music Group.

The world leader in music-based entertainment, Universal Music Group (UMG) has signed a record label deal the ‘Bawasaba’ hitmaker.

The announcement of the deal took place during the launch of Universal Music Group’s new Pan-African division office in Nigeria on Tuesday, July 17, 2018.

However, Stonebwoy, is already a Zylofon Music record label signee. Nonetheless, he wasn’t the only Ghanaian artiste who agreed with UMG.

Ghanaian Afro-soul songstress, Cina Soul, was earlier announced as a signee with Universal Music Group.

Other artistes signed to the label include Nigerian artistes WurlD, Odunsi (the Engine), Tay Iwar, Mr Eazi and co-signed Tekno

in conjunction with Island Records UK, and co-signed Tanzanian singer and songwriter Vanessa Mdee in conjunction with AfroForce1 Records.

UMG’s new division in Lagos will support artistes from Nigeria, Ghana, and the Gambia throughout the continent and beyond, utilizing Universal Music Group’s global networks for wider discovery, marketing, promotion and distribution.

This new strategic division will operate from a new office in Lagos, under the leadership of Nigerian music executive Ezegozie Eze Jr., who is currently the General Manager of Universal Music Nigeria.

Meanwhile, Stonebowy, known in private life as Livingstone Etse Satekla is currently n “Epistles of Mama World Tour” in Europe.

Awards-winning dancehall act, Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebowy has expressed his disappointment in the Ghanaian media for failing to give his ‘Epistles of Mama World Tour’ the necessary publicity and hype.

The “My Name” hitmaker  expressed his views through a series of Tweet about howthe Ghanaian media and bloggers especially are interested in negative reportage other than the positive ones. He noted that this act is however making it difficult for artists to ‘break grounds’.

He disclosed that other international artists who performed shared the same stage with him at the just ended Summerjam Festival in Germany received good publicity from their respective countries. His case was however different in Ghana.

“It’s really interesting how I’m not seeing many of these bloggers posting these successes that Ghanaian artistes are striving to make.. @summerjam and other shows were well represented but u don’t see it is as much as much as the negative news,” he tweeted.

He continued: “I’m used to this by Now, and I know the key is to keep pushing…Good News May never surpass bad news! But I also know how pressured we are, as artists to break grounds for our people yet if we try so hard it’s not heralded as much as the grounds that break Us!”happy with bloggers over ‘low publicity’ for his ‘EOM World Tour’

The Zylofon Media artiste further stated clearly that he isn’t ‘mad’ at any blogger. He however pleaded with them not to hide the “good and positive moves” by Ghanaian artistes on the world market.

Stonebwoy is left with 10 venues to complete his “Epistles of Mama World Tour”.

Tweets below:

It’s really interesting how I’m not seeing many of these bloggers posting these successes that Ghanaian artistes are striving to make.. @summerjam and other shows were well represented but u don’t see it is as much as much as the negative news.. #sundayStir

— 1GAD (@stonebwoy) July 8, 2018

I’m used to this by Now, and I know the key is to keep pushing..Good News May never surpass bad news! But I also know how pressured we are, as artistes to break grounds for our people yet if we try so hard it’s not heralded as much as the the grounds that break Us! #iNoVexO

— 1GAD (@stonebwoy) July 8, 2018

Mind U, I say this without rage but with So much respect to the media and bloggers and all the stakeholders involved.. I know the bad news sells but it doesn’t “Pay”.. I plead with you Don’t hide our Good And positive moves from the WORLD!! #SundayPrayers before I miss my train pic.twitter.com/9XVz0xF63C

— 1GAD (@stonebwoy) July 8, 2018

Dancehall act, Stonebowy has revealed that he was considered for Forbes’ list for 30 young game changers in Africa.

According to the ‘Bawasaba’ hitmaker, somebody from Forbes Africa asked him to send his particulars for the project.

He however added that he did not hear from the person again, even after he had sent his particulars.

“We got message and everything, we got selected but I did not hear from them again.” He told Jessica Opare-Saforo on Citi FM’s ‘Traffic Avenue’.

A message sent to his phone from Forbes Africa official shows that his name was indeed recommended and was considered for the list.

The list for 2018 Forbes Africa 30 under 30 was released few days ago.

However, rapper Sarkodie was the only Ghanaian that made it on the list.

The list was compiled across different industries including music, art, media, film and fashion.

Nigeria, had nine showbiz personalities in the list: Wizkid, Davido, Yemi Alade, Falz and others.

The 2018 FORBES AFRICA Under 30 is a list of Africa’s most promising young change-makers.

The 30 people are game-changers, all under the age of 30, in each the three sectors – business, technology and creative arts.

According to Forbes Africa: “we put in months of rigorous research, sifting through over 600 nominations. Vetting them for weeks, verifying and investigating them.”

Meanwhile, Stonebwoy will be performing at the 2018 Ghana Meets Naija concert. This event will come off on Saturday, 9th June, 2018 at the Fantasy Dome in Accra.

Dancehall act, Livingstone Etse Satekla, best known as Stonebwoy, has revealed details of how he got his wife, Dr Mrs. Louisa Satekla.

The love story between these two have always been a mystery to their fans and Ghanaians. This is simply because, both had kept their relationship private till the day it was revealed that Stonebowy was getting married.

Their marriage, therefore took Ghanaians by surprise as not many had heard a lot about them being in a relationship.

But according to the ‘Tomorrow’ hitmaker, he met Louisa at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST) where he had gone to perform at a programme.

As it turned out, Louisa was a student at that time and a big fan of the BHIM Nation Boss who came to watch him at that fateful event.

Stonebwoy could not recollect the exact circumstances which led to their first meeting though. But according to him, with that first encounter alone, he was sure that he had met his ideal woman.

“I met my wife at the KNUST. I went to play a show there and I met her after the show. She came to watch me perform and I can say I married a fan. The moment I saw her, I said to myself that she is going to be my wife— which I even told my manager,’ he disclosed in an interview on the Delay Show.

Stonebowy tied the knot with his wife, a multiple award-winning dentist from KNUST in June 2017.

Barely a year later, the couple were blessed with a daughter, Catherine-Jidula Satekla.

Burniton Music front-liner, Stonebowy says Jamaicans hardly recognize that he’s a Ghanaian whenever he pays a visit to the country, which is considered the hub of dancehall/reggae music.

According to him, he is not so fluent in speaking the English-based creole language, Jamaican Patois. However, most of the natives believe and even say he is even more fluent at it than they are.

‘Tomorrow’ hitmaker further added that as an African rooted into the Jamaican culture, a lot of them seem amazed when he discloses his origin to them.

Stonebowy was speaking with Andy Dosty on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM.

“They don’t believe I am outright Ghanaian. I am an African and we know the root culture and vibes, a Jamaican is a Jamaican but then they say I speak Patois than some of them…” he said.

Asked if they laugh at some of the Dancehall artistes who are not at par with him in the Patois language with regards to fluency, Stonebwoy discarded the assertion, saying “they don’t laugh at us; music is a universal language”.