Stonebwoy dropped from Ghana victory concert amidst NDC grassroots pressure

The much-anticipated Ghana Victory Concert, organized to celebrate the National Democratic Congress (NDC) win in the 2024 elections, has taken an unexpected turn.

Stonebwoy, initially announced as the headline act, has been dropped following pressure from the party’s grassroots.

Shortly after the lineup was revealed, a section of NDC supporters expressed dissatisfaction with the inclusion of the award-winning dancehall artist, citing speculation about his alleged ties to the opposing New Patriotic Party (NPP).

These concerns quickly escalated into widespread calls for his removal, placing the event organizers and the National Executive Council under immense pressure to act.

In a press statement issued today, January 3, 2025, the organizers confirmed the removal of Stonebwoy from the concert.

They apologized to the party’s supporters, acknowledging what they described as “a lack of discretion” in the initial lineup decision.

“We sincerely apologize 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 organizers. We also extend our apologies to Stonebwoy and his team for this unfortunate outcome,” the statement read.

The backlash has also sparked discussions about which artists truly represent the party’s journey and victory.

Some supporters have suggested the inclusion of vocal NDC loyalists like Mzbel and Nero X, whose contributions to the party’s campaigns are well-known.

Stonebwoy, the reigning TGMA Artist of the Year, has yet to comment on the development.