Ghanaian dancehall heavyweight Stonebwoy has ignited a fresh storm ahead of the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), boldly insisting that he is a three-time Artiste of the Year winner—a claim that directly contradicts official records.
Speaking in a recent interview with Kafui Dey, monitored by entertainment journalist Joseph Owusu Worae, the Bhim Nation president made his stance clear.
“I’ve won the Artiste of the Year three times—with two being formal and the other one… when the time comes, we will all see,” he declared.
The comment has since sparked intense debate among fans and industry watchers, with critics accusing the award-winning artiste of attempting to rewrite history, while supporters insist he is only stating what they believe is an undeniable reality.
At the center of the controversy is the infamous 2019 edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards—a night remembered as one of the most chaotic in Ghana’s entertainment history. The ceremony came to an abrupt end after an on-stage confrontation between Stonebwoy and his longtime rival Shatta Wale, forcing organizers to halt proceedings before the Artiste of the Year winner could be announced.
To this day, no official winner has been declared.
But for Stonebwoy, that chapter appears closed.
To some observers, the hitmaker’s latest remarks are far from accidental, but rather a calculated attempt to reassert his dominance in one of Ghana’s fiercest musical rivalries. Others believe it is subtle pressure on Charterhouse to finally settle the long-standing dispute.
Yet, industry critics remain firm: an award is only valid when it is officially announced.
On record, Stonebwoy has won the Artiste of the Year title twice—2015 and 2024. His claim to a third victory rests entirely on a night that produced no official winner, leaving fans divided over whether belief and conviction can replace formal recognition.
Still, within his camp, there is no doubt.
For Stonebwoy, “fact is fact”—whether acknowledged publicly or not.
In his mind, the record is already written: three-time Artiste of the Year, a feat he believes sets him apart as the only Ghanaian artiste to reach that level—officially recognized or not.
And as the 2026 TGMA draws closer, one thing is certain—this debate is far from over.
By Joseph Owusu Worae
