Dancehall isn’t the problem of Ghana’s music industry – Stonebwoy

Dancehall artiste, Stonebwoy has rejected claims that the genre he represents has become a problem for Ghana’s music industry.

Speaking in an interview with Andy Dosty on HitzFM’s Daybreak Hitz, Stonebwoy highlighted how dancehall festivals generate significant income across various sectors of the economy.

“Dancehall has put money in the pockets of hotels and airlines that bring foreigners to the country. It pays people to work during that week and creates numerous job opportunities,” he stated.

The ‘Pull Up’ hit-maker argued that the ecosystem surrounding dancehall is far-reaching and supports many livelihoods.

He dismissed the notion that it is the cause of challenges in Ghana’s music industry.

Stonebwoy suggested that the criticism might stem from a belief that Ghanaian music should be defined by a single genre. However, he disagreed with this perspective.

“I do not believe in that at all. Even if I used to, I don’t anymore. The idea of having one genre to push Ghanaian music is unrealistic. We need everyone,” he explained.

He further noted that countries like the United States, which dominate the global entertainment industry, do not promote a single genre.

Stonebwoy emphasized that there is nothing wrong with Ghanaian artistes exploring diverse genres such as afrobeat, dancehall, or hip hop.

“A country blessed with a rich cultural heritage should be allowed to express it in diverse ways,” he stated.