Stonebwoy (left) and Abeiku Santana (right)
Ghanaian artiste Stonebwoy has opened up about his rise to prominence and the individuals who played key roles in his success.
He recounted that during his youth, a preacher at a bus station, known locally as a 'Trotro' station, prophesied that he would become a great person in the future.
This prophecy amazed him at the time, but it has since come true.
“While we were getting into a 'Trotro' near Lashibi, a prophetic man stopped us and said, ‘This guy will be a very great person.’ He always reminds me of that. So today, when we talk on the phone or see each other, I think, ‘Is this really us?" the musician said in a video posted on X by Big Kay.
Stonebwoy also highlighted the support he received from various personalities in the entertainment industry, including broadcaster Abeiku Santana, who gave him the opportunity to rap on the radio.
The BHIM Nation leader mentioned other supporters like Quick Action and other industry figures who helped him succeed.
“It’s only through the love from genuine people that we’ve come this far. Abeiku Santana would slip me a note or two after ‘Kasahare’ [rap], and that would sustain me through school from Monday to Friday after I performed. If I didn’t, Doctor Duncan would be on my case that weekend. Quick Action once said on Joy FM, ‘Stone is a humble guy who would be under my studio desk with groundnuts and corn.’
“The first person to give me a collaboration that brought me on TV was Abeiku Santana. He put me on a gospel song because he believed in me. God bless Ekow Poncho, who also believed in me. I believe I haven’t let them down, and some are even surprised by my achievements,” he added.
Stonebwoy is one of Ghana's most outstanding artistes, having won the prestigious Telecel Ghana Music Awards 'Artiste of the Year ' twice and numerous other local accolades.
He also won the Best International Act at the 2015 Black Entertainment Television (BET) Awards, establishing his brand on the international stage.
Watch the video below:
Nadia Buari kept staring at Stonebwoy as he shared his life experiences and journey in his music career. Wow very inspiring. pic.twitter.com/YxRJ0xC9N0
— Big Kay🇬🇭 (@OfficialBigkay) August 21, 2024
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