Livingstone Etse Satekla (popularly known as Stonebwoy) is a Ghanaian Afropop, dance hall and reggae singer. He discovered his music career at a very early age and before his fifth year in school, was already writing songs. He has over the years, grown into one of the biggest singers in Africa with more than 3 million followers on Instagram alone. He has also won several notable awards, including the highly coveted International Reggae and World Music Awards.
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Stonebwoy Profile
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Full name: Livingstone Etse Satekla
Nickname: Stonebwoy
Nickname: Stonebwoy
Date of birth: 5th March 1988
Age: 33 years (2020)
Nationality: Ghanaian
Education: University of Professional Studies
Spouse(s): Dr Louisa Ansong
Children: Catherine Jidula Satekla, L Janam Joachim Satekla
Occupation: Singer
Net worth:
Livingstone Etse Satekla (Stonebwoy) Biography and Educational Background
Livingstone Etse Satekla was born on the 5th of March, 1988 in Ashaiman in the Greater Accra region of Ghana. He was the fourth child in a family of seven children. Growing up, the young Stonebwoy discovered his passion for music at a very early age. According to ReggaeVille, he successfully scripted and acted for the drama club of his school as far back as the fourth year in primary school.After obtaining his First School Leaving Certificate, Stonebwoy enrolled at the Methodist Day Secondary for his High School Leaving Certificate. He further gained admission to the University of Professional Studies, Accra (UPSA), where he graduated with a degree in Marketing in 2013.
Entertainment Career
During Stonebwoy's first year in Senior High School, he met up with a radio DJ/Presenter, Doctor Duncan who at the time was the host of KASAHARI, a real-time rap battle programme. The program gave birth to the likes of Sarkodie, Dr Cryme and many other top Ghanaian rappers.
He released his first radio hit, 'Makuma' in his second year at Senior High School, which was followed by other songs. By his third year, Stonebwoy had amassed for flaming underground popularity in the Ghanaian music industry. He went on to release another song titled 'Empress' which also helped his growth in the music world.
In 2012, Stonebwoy recorded his first hit single 'Climax' featuring Samini and subsequently 'Ghetto Love' featuring Irene Logan. The songs received massive airplay and also earned him nominations at the Ghana Music Awards.
The same year, he released his debut album which he titled 'Grade 1 Album'. He featured prominently Ghanaian artists including Tinny and Edem in the seventeen-track album. The album release made the Stonebwoy brand a household name in the music industry.
In 2014 he released his second album 'Necessary Evil'. The album consists of twenty-nine tracks and was released under the Burniton Music Group label. The album earned him six nominations (three wins) in the Ghana Music Awards.
Stonebwoy realised his next album, 'Epistles of Mama'on 12 December 2017. The 24 track album was dedicated to his late mum, Mrs Catherine Lucy Aku Ametepe Satekla. It features top singers like Sean Paul, King Promise and Burna Boy.
He released his fourth studio album, 'Anloga Junction' on 24th April 2020. It features the likes of Zlatan, Nasty C, Keri Hilson, Jahmiel, Chivv, Kojo Antwi, Alicai Harley, Spanker and Diamond Platinumz.
• Please Don't Go
In 2012, Stonebwoy recorded his first hit single 'Climax' featuring Samini and subsequently 'Ghetto Love' featuring Irene Logan. The songs received massive airplay and also earned him nominations at the Ghana Music Awards.
The same year, he released his debut album which he titled 'Grade 1 Album'. He featured prominently Ghanaian artists including Tinny and Edem in the seventeen-track album. The album release made the Stonebwoy brand a household name in the music industry.
In 2014 he released his second album 'Necessary Evil'. The album consists of twenty-nine tracks and was released under the Burniton Music Group label. The album earned him six nominations (three wins) in the Ghana Music Awards.
Stonebwoy realised his next album, 'Epistles of Mama'on 12 December 2017. The 24 track album was dedicated to his late mum, Mrs Catherine Lucy Aku Ametepe Satekla. It features top singers like Sean Paul, King Promise and Burna Boy.
He released his fourth studio album, 'Anloga Junction' on 24th April 2020. It features the likes of Zlatan, Nasty C, Keri Hilson, Jahmiel, Chivv, Kojo Antwi, Alicai Harley, Spanker and Diamond Platinumz.
Stonebwoy Songs
Stonebwoy has released numerous songs since he came to limelight, including:• Please Don't Go
• Party Again
• Head Up/Above the Sky
• Onumade
• Rat Race
• Pull Up
• Wicked
• Kiss n Cry
• Bhim Nation
• No Sir
• Physically
• Can't Cool
• Gwaan
• Baafira
• Agoro
• So Real
• Murderer
• Go Higher
• Real Warrior
• Ex Boyfriend
• Mightylele
• People Dey
• More Gyal
• Problem
• Guy Guy
• Last Station
• Sick Inna Head
• Sapashini
• By Grace
• We made it
• My Name
• Falling Again
• Enkulenu
• Hero
• Any Day
• Loyalty
• Tomorrow
• Shuga
• Top Skanka
• Dirty Enemies
• Ololo
• Tuff Seed
• Black People
• Big Boss
• Wame
• What a place
• Take me away
• African Party
• Sobolo
• Good morning
• Nominate
• Le Gba Gbe
• Journey
• Everlasting
• Understand
• Bow Down
• Nkuto
• Motion
• Critical
• Only Love
• Strength and Hope
• Blaze Dem
• African idol
• Putuu
• Black Madonna
Personal Life
Stonebwoy got married to his wife, Dr Louisa Ansong in 2017. Ansong graduated as a Dentist in 2016 from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology. She was the overall best student in the department, bagging 6 out of the 9 awards up for grabs.
Stonebwoy has two children, Catherine Jidula Satekla and L Janam Joachim Satekla.
Social Media Handles
You can connect with Stonebwoy on:
Instagram @stonebwoyb
Twitter @stonebwoyb
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