Celebrated Ghanaian dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy, born Livingstone Etse Satekla, has opened up about a difficult period in his career following the political use of his hit song Jejereje during the build-up to the 2024 general elections.
Speaking in an interview with Saddick Adams on Angel FM’s Anopa Bofo in March 2026, the musician shared how the situation brought unexpected backlash and professional setbacks.
According to him, the challenges escalated after members of the National Democratic Congress used the song for campaign purposes. This led to public perception that he was politically aligned, particularly with the party, which created tension given his perceived association with their main rival, the New Patriotic Party.
He revealed that the controversy affected major opportunities, including his removal from the lineup of performers for the Ghana Victory Concert held on January 5, 2025, a concert organized to celebrate the NDC’s victory in the elections. The decision came after a viral social media campaign with the hashtag “#DropStonebwoy,” in which some party supporters opposed his inclusion, claiming he was an “NPP artiste” and politically affiliated with their rival party.
Stonebwoy stated that he was not given a clear explanation for his removal, adding that the situation also affected his public image, as several negative claims were made about him at the time.
The impact extended to his professional relationships, particularly with his record label.
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“The record label I was working with at the time wasn’t happy with the fact that I was aligning politically. They thought we, the locals, had taken money to produce a campaign song,” he said.
He added, “Because of the narratives that surrounded it, I was defenseless. This led to a separation between me and the record label.”
Clarifying his position, the artiste stressed that Jejereje was never intended to serve any political purpose but was created purely as a musical project.
“December is for elections, and people would want a Christmas hit,” he noted.
Stonebwoy also pointed out what he described as selective criticism from the public, explaining that it is common for political parties to engage musicians during campaign periods. He further clarified that he was neither officially credited nor paid by the party for the use of the song.
