I'm not in any rivalry with anybody, I'm a married man - Stonebwoy

Ghanaian dancehall sensation Stonebwoy has declared that he has moved past any industry rivalries and would not engage in any beef with any musician.

Speaking in an interview on Asaase FM on 12 June, 2024, the ‘Therapy’ hitmaker said he has chosen to remain positive due to his marriage and is not involved in any fight or rivalry with anybody.

"I'm not in any rivalry with anybody… I just have to state that. Because this is a good opportunity to let the world know I’m not in a rivalry situation. I’m a married man,” he said.

Stonebwoy, who was recently crowned the TGMA Artiste of the Year, expressed his contentment with life and career, stating, "I'm solid. I'm not fighting anyone. We can all see."

The musician, who has previously been entangled in a well-known feud with fellow dancehall star Shatta Wale, gave his perspective on industry conflicts, explaining that true rivalry involves ongoing exchanges, which he said are unproductive and unnecessary.

“A beef is when you get replies. A rivalry is when it’s back and forth. So it’s not worth it. It’s not qualified to be called a rivalry,” he said.

Despite a series of reconciliation attempts, the relationship between Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale has been tumultuous.

More recently, the duo have been in the news after Stonebwoy was accused of being behind the cancellation of a concert Shatta Wale was scheduled to perform at on June 8, 2024.

The concert, which was supposed to be held at the TF Hostel at the University of Ghana, was cancelled by the university authorities who cited a lack of information from the organisers.

However, Shatta Wale’s camp accused Stonebwoy of influencing the cancellation so it would not coincide with his concert, which took place at the University of Ghana on the same day.

The University of Ghana, however, stated that the cancellation of Shatta Wale's concert was due to procedural issues and not because of any interference from Stonebwoy.

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