Stonebwoy nominated for artist of the year

The Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has received the most nominations for this year’s Telecel Ghana Music Awards, scheduled to take place on June 1. He faces strong competition from other talented artists, particularly King Promise, who has had an exceptional year. Many industry insiders believe that King Promise is the frontrunner for the Artist of the Year award, but Stonebwoy’s supporters, including MC Portfolio, remain hopeful. According to MC Portfolio, both Stonebwoy and King Promise meet the criteria for the award, but Stonebwoy’s 5th Dimension record and his successful Bhim Concert at the 40,000-seat Accra Sports Stadium set him apart. Despite King Promise’s hits like “Terminator,” MC Portfolio emphasized the significance of Stonebwoy’s 2023 hit Amapiano song and his collaborations that led to nominations for other musicians. Stonebwoy, a previous winner of the Artiste of the Year award, received criticism from MC Portfolio for those in the industry who only considered King Promise for the award. “Stonebwoy’s performance was more impressive than any other musician’s. We should not award the prize based on sympathy,” MC Portfolio stated.