Livingstone Etse Satekla popularly known as Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian dance hall, reggae and afropop singer.
He was born on 5th April, 1988 in Ashaiman in Accra (but he is a Voltarian I.e someone from the volta region of Ghana).
He then had his Senior Secondary School Certificate from Methodist Day Secondary School and after went to the University of Professional Studies where he had his degree in Marketing in 2013.
Stonebwoy discovered his singing talent at an early age. The award winning singer has a sense of purpose and direction (he knows what he is doing and where he is going).
Aside the singing career, Stonebwoy has also been seen is a couple of movies like “My name is Ramadan” and “Happy Death Day”. In Africa, the renowned artist has been described as the king of reggae and dancehall artist.
Stonebwoy Music Career
Stonebwoy like the rapper Sakodie, met a radio DJ/Presenter: Doctor Duncan who was the host of “Kasahari ( a rap feud programme)”.
He met Doctor Duncan while in Secondary School. In the course of the competition, he met Sarkodie, Dr. Cryme and many other talented artists.
Stonebwoy came out with his Grade 1 Album and Necessary Evil some years ago and later or recently made Epistles of Mama and the one that caught massive attention “Anloga Junction”.
Stonebwoy’s hard work has paved way for him to collaborate with other relevant artist in and outside Ghana like: Trey Songz, Obrafour, Jah Vinci, Morgan Heritage, General Pype Stylogee.
And also with Black Prophet, Sakordie, Burna Boy, Alkaline, R2Bees, Popcaan, Chris Martin, Patoranking, Laza Morgan, Wayne Wonder, Samini, Randy Valentine, Gappy Ranks, I Octane, Kranium,Wizkid and many others.
Again, he has performed in different countries like: UK, Jamaica, USA, Italy, Australia, Amsterdam and many other countries.
The Anloga Junction artist has amassed fame and wealth over the years. His net worth is a topic most people seek after.
Stonebwoy Businesses and Endorsements
Stonebwoy is the CEO of Burniton Music Group (BMG). Burniton Music Group is his own record label where he works tirelessly with his team.
His brand “BHIM (Bless His Imperial Majesty)” is widely accepted across Ghana and beyound.
Stonebwoy is a global ambassador for sanitation since September 2019. Again he was made the brand ambassador for voltic Natural Mineral water.
He has recently been named the brand ambassador for “Big Boss” a new energy drink.
Stonebwoy Awards
Year | Award ceremony | Award Presented |
2015 | BET Awards | Best International Act |
Vodafone Ghana Music | Artist of the Year
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Reggae/Dancehall
Artiste of the Year |
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All Africa Music Awards | Best African Reggae,
Ragga and Dancehall |
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MTN 4Syte Music
Awards |
Best Reggae/Dancehall
Video |
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Best Directed Video | ||
Most Influential Artist | ||
2016 | International Reggae and
World Music Awards |
Most Promising Act |
Vodafone Ghana Music | Reggae/Dancehall
Song of the Year |
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Ghana Music Awards UK | Reggae/Dancehall
Song of the Year |
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Album of the Year | ||
2017 | BET Awards | Reggae/Dancehall
Artiste of the Year |
Reggae/Dancehall
song of the Year |
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2018 | All Africa Music Awards | Best Reggae/Dancehall
African Artiste |
Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards | Favorite African Star | |
3Music Awards | Reggae/Dancehall artiste
of the Year |
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Twitstar of the Year | ||
Instagram Star of the Year | ||
Vodafone Ghana Music | Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
of the Year |
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2019 | African Entertainment Awards USA | Best Male Artiste |
AFRIMA 2019 | Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste | |
2020 | International Reggae and
World Music Awards |
Best African Reggae/Dancehall
Entertainer |
Stonebwoy Net Worth 2020
Net Worth — $5.6 million
Stonebwoy is one of the richest musicians in Ghana. He is estimated to worth $ 5.6 million according to Forbes.
Most of this amount is generated from his local shows and world tours. He has also had several endorsements and currently the brand ambassador for “Big Boss” a new energy drink.
He is again the CEO of Burniton Music Group, where young talents are being discovered and built.
Looking at the life style of the artist, there is no doubt that he is really making it.
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