Stonebwoy has been removed from the lineup of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Victory Concert slated for this weekend. The decision follows backlash from the party’s grassroots, who objected to his inclusion due to comments he made during a past radio interview that were perceived as mocking the NDC during their time in opposition.
🚨BREAKING🇬🇭🎶: A representative from Stonebwoy’s team has confirmed that the artist has been dropped from the NDC Victory Party scheduled for this weekend.@DTSIntelAfrica reveals that a phone call was made between the NDC Youth Organizer and the BHIM Nation camp to communicate… pic.twitter.com/RoNjpxfH9s
— Ölele | DTS👨🏾🍳🇬🇭 (@OleleSalvador) January 3, 2025
While Stonebwoy has gained widespread acclaim for his involvement in youth empowerment and national development initiatives, his neutral stance on political affiliations ultimately influenced the NDC’s decision.
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I thought Mahama came for everyone? So that statement was a fallacy? Dropping Stonebwoy just because he didn’t campaign for you? What a pathetic bunch
Herrr Ghana, really?? pic.twitter.com/6QvSap9hIR— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) January 3, 2025
Party loyalists argued that his perceived impartiality and earlier remarks clashed with the spirit of the event, which celebrates political unity and victory.
This country errr… We shall never learn from our mistakes. Why drop Stonebwoy if you already billed him to perform at the victory concert. If anything, at all, give a better explanation than this.. pic.twitter.com/WhtbGeE6TT
— TiC TAC (@TiCmusicGh) January 3, 2025
The incident highlights the nuanced relationship between politics and entertainment in Ghana, where public figures often navigate a fine line between maintaining neutrality and aligning with specific ideologies.
Stonebwoy’s removal underscores the challenges artists face in balancing their roles as cultural icons and their impact on politically charged spaces.
What if NDC people sacked Stonebwoy because they want to replace him with Sarkodie so that they can beat him on stage? pic.twitter.com/DD8Nt7dmB8
— Don (@Opresii) January 3, 2025
Despite the controversy, Stonebwoy’s team has yet to issue a formal statement, while the NDC continues preparations for the concert, focusing on uniting its base and celebrating its achievements. The development has sparked discussions about the expectations placed on entertainers and their influence in Ghana’s political landscape.
Here’s my take on the Stonebwoy and Victory Concert issue. Stonebwoy has supported youth causes and joined our demonstrations, but he’s also made it clear several times that he’s not aligned with the NDC or NPP. That makes sense—he’s a creative, and openly supporting a political…
— KALYJAY (@gyaigyimii) January 3, 2025
