Celebrated Reggae/Dancehall artist Stonebwoy has been dropped from the lineup of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Victory Concert, set for Sunday, January 5, 2025.
The decision, made just days before the event, comes after significant backlash from the party’s grassroots and youth supporters regarding Stonebwoy’s inclusion.
Stonebwoy, who was initially announced as one of the headliners for the concert, faced mixed reactions, with critics voicing concerns over his perceived lack of alignment with the NDC’s ideologies or his past political affiliations.
The announcement sparked a social media storm under the hashtag #DropStonebwoy, as many party members and supporters urged the concert organizers to reconsider their decision.
The objections were rooted in the belief that performers at the event should demonstrate strong loyalty to the party’s ideals and vision. Some supporters argued that the concert, marking the NDC’s victory in the December 7 general elections, should feature artistes who actively supported the party’s campaign and share its ideology.
“The organisers of the Ghana Victory Concert, responding to public sentiment and concerns from the party’s grassroots regarding Stonebwoy’s inclusion, have decided to remove the artist from the concert lineup. We sincerely apologise to all members of the National Democratic Congress, particularly the grassroots, for what may have appeared to be a lack of discretion on the part of the organisers,” the organisers statement read in part.
Below is the full statement.
