Ghanaian Afro-dancehall star Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, has joined the growing number of public figures calling for decisive action following the severe flooding that devastated several parts of the Greater Accra Region after prolonged heavy rainfall on June 29, 2026.

The award-winning musician shared his reaction on his official X account, expressing concern for residents whose homes and livelihoods were affected by the disaster. He also extended his thoughts to families who suffered losses as a result of the floods.

“Seeing the flood reports across the capital. My heart is with every family and community affected,” he wrote.

Beyond expressing sympathy, Stonebwoy stressed that tackling Accra’s recurring flooding problem requires both individual responsibility and stronger government intervention. He urged residents to stop disposing of waste into drains, refrain from constructing buildings on waterways, and ensure proper drainage systems are built around homes to improve the movement of rainwater.

“Beyond today, we all have a role to play—by not dumping refuse in drainage systems, avoiding building structures in waterways, and ensuring that households construct proper drainage systems to help ease water flow.”

The musician also appealed to city authorities to intensify efforts to clear choked drains and upgrade the capital’s drainage infrastructure to better withstand increasing rainfall.

“I also plead with the authorities to urgently desilt and, where needed, widen and reconstruct major drainage channels across the capital to cope with increasing water volumes. Please stay safe, look out for one another, and follow all safety advisories from NADMO and the relevant authorities.”

The flooding followed hours of intense rainfall that submerged roads, trapped motorists, displaced residents, and disrupted business activities across several communities in Accra. The disaster also claimed lives and destroyed homes and other properties, once again raising concerns about the city’s drainage system, poor waste management, and unregulated development on waterways.

Stonebwoy’s remarks add to the growing public demand for long-term measures to address the perennial flooding challenge, with many Ghanaians insisting that lasting solutions will require coordinated action from government institutions, local authorities, and residents alike.

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Seeing the flood reports across the Capital. My heart is with every family and community affected. 🙏🇬🇭
Beyond today, we all have a role to play — not dumping refuse in drainage systems, avoiding building structures in waterways, and ensuring that households construct proper… pic.twitter.com/MhYuw5ZYPa

— THE TORCHER (@stonebwoy) June 29, 2026

Source: Yvonne Nyarko Agyemang