With an astounding 13 nominations, Ghanaian Afro-Dancehall sensation Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, has made a significant impression on the 25th edition of the Ghana Music Awards. This solidifies his position as the artist with the most nominations at the 2023/2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
Stonebwoy’s nominations demonstrate his variety and significance in the music industry, as they include nominations for Song of the Year and Artist of the Year, among other categories. His status as one of Ghana’s greatest musical talents has been cemented by his constant delivery of hit songs and captivating performances.
Here are the nominations he received:
- Artiste Of The Year
- Album Of The Year – “5th Dimension”
- Most Popular Song – “Into The Future”
- Best Highlife Song – “Manodzi” ft. Angelique Kidjo
- Best Afropop Song – “Into The Future”
- Best Music Video – “Manodzi” ft. Angelique Kidjo
- Best Music Video – “Into The Future”
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Song – “Non Stop”
- Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist
- Collaboration Of The Year – “Likor” – KiDi, Stonebwoy
- International Collaboration Of The Year – “Manodzi” ft. Angelique Kidjo
- Songwriter Of The Year – “Manodzi” ft. Angelique Kidjo
- Record Of The Year – “Manodzi” ft. Angelique Kidjo
He is nominated in a number of esteemed categories, including Best Afropop Song, Best Highlife Song, Best Artist of the Year, Album of the Year for “5th Dimension,” Most Popular Song for “Into The Future,” Best Highlife Song for “Manodzi” featuring Angelique Kidjo, and Best Music Video for both “Manodzi” and “Into The Future.”
Additionally, he has been recognized in the Best Reggae/Dancehall Song category for “Non Stop,” as well as for Best Reggae/Dancehall Artist. Furthermore, his collaborations with KiDi and Stonebwoy on “Likor,” and with Angelique Kidjo on “Manodzi,” have earned him nominations for Collaboration of the Year and International Collaboration of the Year, respectively. Notably, he is also in the running for Songwriter of the Year and Record of the Year for his work on “Manodzi” featuring Angelique Kidjo.
These nominations honour Stonebwoy’s diversity, influence, and work with other musicians both domestically and abroad in a variety of music genres. It’s a noteworthy accomplishment for him and demonstrates his influence on the music industry in Ghana.