Gangnam Style and Despacito have already made a sensation in the world. Same as that, Stonebwoy has been creating a buzz in the media.
Don’t worry if you are not familiar with him. Stonebwoy is the rising artist in the music industry who has been killing the charts worldwide with his new single ‘Shuga‘ featuring Beenie Man.
Let’s know more about this new emerging talent, all the way from Ghana.
But before here are some interesting facts about Stonebwoy.
Stonebwoy: Quick Facts
| Birth Name: | Livingstone Etse Satekla |
|---|---|
| Stage Name: | Stonebwoy |
| Birth Date: | March 5, 1988 |
| Age: | 31 years |
| Birth City: | Ashaiman, Ghana |
| Profession: | Singer, Songwriter, Entrepreneur |
| Active Year: | 2009-present |
| Labels: | Samini Music, Burniton Music Group, Zylofon Media |
| Genre: | Afropop, Dancehall, Reggae |
| Net Worth: | $5.5 million |
Stonebwoy: Wiki-Bio
Popularly known by his stage name, Stonebwoy is originally named Livingstone Este Satekla. He was born on March 5, 1988, in Ashaiman, Ghana, a suburb of Accra. Any information about his parents and siblings are not disclosed yet. However, we do know that Satekla is the fourth child among seven siblings.
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Talking about his education, Stonebwoy is a well-educated man who completed his Bachelor’s Degree. In 2013, he enrolled in the University of Professional Studies to study marketing.
Professional Career: Multitalented Rapper
Satekla is a versatile musician who specializes in reggae, dancehall, and afro-pop. The Ghana singer started making music from an early age. Since he used to write scripts for his school plays, Satekla realized his love for music and writing. After that, the young musician pursued his passion on a bigger scale.
In his senior year, Stonebwoy’s encounter with radio DJ/Presenter Doctor Duncan, host of a rap battle program, changed his career. Stonebwoy battled every weekend and showcased his lyrical and rap flow abilities. Through this stage, Stonebwoy got introduced to the demographics of Ghana.
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Following his success, the young musician released his first single, ‘Climax,’ featuring Samini under ‘Samini Music.’ Soon after, Satkela released his debut album ‘Grade 1 Album‘ with a total of 17 tracks. Likewise, the collection exposed him more, amassing more fans, and recognition. The Ghanian musician left Samini Music in 2012.
BMG(Burniton Music Group) and Shuga
Leaving the label proved to be the best decision as it led him to form his label called Burniton Music Group(BMG). The dedication and hard work are paying off well as the name has produced some renowned acts like Trey Songz, Sakordie, Wayne Wonder, Morgan Heritage, Chris Martin, and more.
In 2014, Satekla released his second album, ‘Necessary Evil‘ with 29 tracks, which was yet another success. But his fame found new height after his third album, The Epistles of Mama, which was dedicated to his late mother, Mrs. Catherine Lucy Aku Ametepi Satekla. Similarly, the album featured some famous singers like Sean Paul, Burna Boy, and others.
With this album, Satekla entered Billboard Chart’s top 200 albums, ranking straight at no. 13. This year in April, Stonebwoy released another single titled ‘Shuga‘ featuring Beenie Man. The song became an instant hit and has already gained over a million views.
Recognition and Achievements
It is undeniable that Stonebwoy is one of the recognized Ghanian artists in the world right now. In 2015, Satekla won the BET awards for Best International Act: Africa, followed by Artist of the year in Ghana Music Award.
Apart from that, his album ‘Epistles of Mama (EOM)‘ was rated second best album in the world back in 2018. Furthermore, the artist bagged Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste award in 2018 for four consecutive years.
Despite the loss, his biggest achievement was when Morgan Heritage, from his label, was nominated for Best Reggae Music in Grammy 2018.
Through his music and talent, Stonebwoy has gained fans from all over the world. Besides, he had already successfully toured in Germany, Italy, Spain, and Austria back in 2014. In the following years, Stonebwoy performed in Canada and America, including major cities like New York City, Philadelphia, Ontario, and even Perth, Melbourne, Brisbane in Australia.
Furthermore, the artist successfully finished his second tour in Europe, like Denmark, Finland, and Sweden. Stonebwoy: Personal Life
As of 2019, Stonebwoy, aka Satekla, is happily married to Dr. Louisa Ansong. The couple tied the knots on June 16, 2017, and welcomed their daughter in December of the same year. Besides, just recently, the pair welcomed their second child.
Along with his music career, Satekla is also leading his life as a Philanthropist. Also, his foundation ‘Livingstone Foundation‘ announced a scholarship package for five students back in January 2017.
Net Worth and Income
Stonebwoy is undoubtedly one of the wealthiest musicians in Ghana right now. Also, he has an estimated net worth of $5.5 million, which he accumulated from his world tours and records.
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Besides, he earns extra more from his endorsement deals with multinational companies and record labels. Also, he is the CEO of Burniton Music Group. Notably, the musician was given a brand new house after signing with Zylofon Media.
Because of all the deals and others, Satekla has gained massive revenue and splurges on luxurious items. Being an avid car collector, Stonebwoy owns many branded and luxurious cars, including Hyundai Sonata, Porsche Panamera, and Range Rover Sport.
Social Media Presence
Instagram– 1.9million Followers
Twitter– 1.09million Followers
