2023 African Games: Stonebwoy Set To Perform At Closing Ceremony
- The ongoing African Games will be climaxed by Afro-dancehall act Stonebwoy on March 23
- The Ghanaian star confirmed online after a fan sent him a message seeking clarity
- His confirmation has increased the anticipation for the major event from his numerous fans
- YEN.com.gh spoke with music executive and event producer Randy Walker, who shared the exclusive list of continental talents to join the ceremony
The 13th African Games kick-started in Ghana with a night of musical performances from top artistes, including King Promise, Shatta Wale, Pat Thomas and Ebo Taylor.
On March 23, a rousing closing ceremony will be held to climax the competition after over 14 days of showcasing various sports disciplines.
Ghana's Afro-dancehall artiste Stonebwoy is set to perform at the ceremony with other Ghanaian performers.
Source: Instagram
Stonebwoy confirms rumours
After Shatta Wale's widely patronised performance during the 13th African Games opening ceremony, rumours about Stonebwoy climaxing the competition popped up online.
During the March 20 broadcast of Peace FM's morning show, renowned sports journalist Dan Kwaku Yeboah established that Stonebwoy was the headline artiste for the closing ceremony.
Stonebwoy shared an update about his performance on his Snapchat stories when a fan asked:
"Bobo, please when is the closing ceremony for the All-African Games? Heard you performing."
"Saturday, see yuh," the Afro-dancehall star replied as he shared his readiness to perform on Saturday.
His confirmation has hiked up the traction of the ceremony as scores of fans have taken to social media to share their expectations for the showdown.
In an exclusive conversation with YEN.com.gh, music executive and event producer Randy Walker confirmed that Ghana's Wiyaala would join the closing ceremony.
"There'll be Wiyaala and Stonebwoy from Ghana. Congo's Innoss'B and Gabon's Emma'a will be there, as well as Stanley Enow from Cameroon. It is going to be a beautiful experience," he said.
Netizens share their anticipation for the closing ceremony
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in anticipation of the 13th African Games closing ceremony headlined by Stonebwoy.
@Odowgukhalifa said:
Wan Gad
@jailor_gramz noted:
Now, let’s show them who runs the show best
@daltonsackey exclaimed:
What time? I’ll be thereeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
@awoyo_sofo shared:
E dhey happen live
Stonebwoy featured on CNN African Voices
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Stonebwoy was set to appear in an all-new episode of CNN's African Voices documentary series.
A sneak peek of the Ghanaian artiste's episode was shared online as he detailed his mission for Africa worldwide, following in the footsteps of the legendary Bob Marley.
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Source: YEN.com.gh
