From the early 2000s until now, the dancehall scene in Ghana has been outlined by 4 names: Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, Samini, and Episode. Every of them has sooner or later declared themselves because the “true dancehall king”, claiming supremacy through hit songs, awards, avenue credibility, and generally, sheer bravado.
Samini, the godfather, was the primary to wave the dancehall flag high on international stages. With a clean mix of reggae and dancehall, he constructed a basis many would later stand on. Then got here Shatta Wale the self-styled “Dancehall Messiah” who flipped the business on its head with uncooked vitality, unapologetic lyrics, and a cult-like fanbase that worshipped his each transfer. For years, Wale sat comfortably on the high, difficult the institution and reinventing what it meant to be a Ghanaian dancehall act.
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However Stonebwoy, the calm storm from Ashaiman, wasn’t simply watching — he was constructing. Rising from the underground and mentored by Samini himself, Stonebwoy introduced construction, international collaborations, lyrical development, and stage mastery to the style. He’s not simply dominating the charts — he’s additionally the reigning Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the 12 months 2024, a title he reclaimed in grand type, silencing doubters and reaffirming his place on the high. From headlining main festivals throughout Europe to shutting down stadiums in Ghana and throughout the globe, Stonebwoy is having among the best years of his profession — each critically and commercially
In keeping with contemporary ballot information performed by Pulse Ghana from hundreds of Ghanaians throughout 4 social media platforms(Whatsapp, Instagram, Fb, and X), Stonebwoy now wears the crown, not simply in phrase, however within the hearts of the individuals.
Spanning 4 separate polls with a mixed vote rely of almost 19,000 individuals, the outcomes paint a transparent image: Stonebwoy emerged on high with a formidable 52.79% of the entire votes, whereas Shatta Wale secured simply 36.15%.
Veteran performer Samini got here third with 8.56%, whereas Episode adopted with 2.5%, rounding out the competitors.
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Followers cited Stonebwoy’s lyrical finesse, worldwide recognition, stage presence, and constant model as main causes for his dominance. His calm however assertive character additionally continues to win admiration from a rising fanbase.
With 104 awards to Stonebwoy’s title, together with the distinguished TGMA Artiste of the 12 months, Stonebwoy edges forward of Shatta Wale, who holds 102 awards. Whereas Shatta Wale is understood for his unmatched avenue credibility and trailblazing affect on native music, Stonebwoy has taken Ghanaian dancehall international acting at main festivals throughout Europe, the Caribbean, and Africa, and collaborating with worldwide stars like Sean Paul, Beenie Man, and Davido. Shatta Wale, although a commanding performer with a loyal fanbase, has lately confronted criticism for fewer worldwide performances and public controversies. Stonebwoy, however, continues to rise steadily, gaining respect for his consistency, professionalism, and international enchantment.
Alternatively, Shatta Wale’s polarising persona and up to date controversies could have contributed to his dip in reputation. Whereas nonetheless commanding a robust following, the polls point out that Ghanaians at the moment are inserting their bets on Stonebwoy because the style’s main determine.
With these outcomes, one factor is for certain: Stonebwoy is not only a contender — he’s the reigning king within the eyes of the individuals.
Ultimate weighted common throughout all polls
Utilizing the entire variety of votes in every ballot to compute the weighted common: Stonebwoy 52.79% Shatta Wale 36.15% Samini 8.56% Episode 2.50%
