Stonebwoy, a renowned Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall artist, has expressed his dismay over Ghana’s failure to secure a spot as a founding member of the Grammys Africa initiative.
Fresh from his Artiste of the Year win at the 25th TGMA, Stonebwoy emphasized the immense benefits and economic potential this opportunity could bring to Ghana’s creative sector.
Taking to Twitter, he wondered aloud why Ghana had yet to join the initiative, while also acknowledging the efforts of Dentaa Amoateng and others who worked towards making this opportunity a reality.
Despite their efforts, Stonebwoy lamented Ghana’s inability to raise the necessary funds to finalize the agreement, hindering the country’s participation.
The ‘Therapy’ hitmaker pointed out that other African nations, such as Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa, have already joined the initiative, thereby securing their positions and reaping the associated benefits.
Stonebwoy stressed that Ghana’s participation in the Grammys Africa initiative would not only enhance the country’s cultural footprint but also bring substantial economic advantages to the creative sector.
In a tweet, he said:
“The Grammys’ expansion into Africa is akin to the Grammys’ expansion into the Latin world, hence the Latin Grammys.
“These schemes, namely the Grammys, BETs, GMAs, MVAs, etc., are institutions that will forever control vital narratives concerning music, arts, and entertainment globally. Aligning with them has great benefits and economic potential for the growth and expansion of Ghana’s creative industry. Thanks to @Dentaa_show, among others, for playing pivotal roles to ensure Ghana is not left out. But as it stands, we are closing in on being left out and becoming another mockery case.
“The governments of Nigeria, Rwanda, and South Africa have all paid and sealed their service agreements to become founding members. The big questions are: 1. Why not Ghana? 2. Can’t the government raise the money? 3. Can’t the government ask the private sector to help raise the money? 4. Isn’t it important to be a part of this?” he wrote.
