Stonebwoy Releases His Collaboration With Wyclef, Fans Drool Over His Verse
- Stonebwoy has finally released his highly anticipated single 'Pray For Me' featuring Fugees crooner Wyclef Jean
- The legendary Grammy winner has spiked up the anticipation for the song with his remarks about Stonebwoy's talent
- The song has garnered significant positive reviews so far, with many fans drooling over Stonebwoy's lyricism
- YEN.com.gh spoke to music critic Gabriel Myers Hansen about Stonebwoy's new collaboration with Wyclef
Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy and Wyclef Jean's relationship caught on after their linkup in Jamaica for the Island Music Conference in February this year.
The duo reconnected in New York, where they hinted at working on their debut collaboration after the conference.
On August 9, the highly anticipated single Pray For Me, featuring Stonebwoy and Wyclef Jean, was released.
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Stonebwoy flaunts his songwriting strength
Stonebwoy, Ghana's reigning Artiste of the Year, is known for his vocal dexterity as much as his lyrical prowess.
In a recent interview, the Afro-dancehall and Afrobeats crooner, who was crowned Ghana's Songwriter of the Year at the 25th TGMAs, opened up about his hope to get more accolades for his songwriting skills.
On Pray For Me, Stonebwoy matched Wyclef boot for boot, preaching life and empowering listeners with his awe-inspiring verse.
In an exclusive chat with music critic Gabriel Myers Hansen, he told YEN.com.gh that,
Stonebwoy is on a mission to truly establish himself as Ghana’s leading and most prolific global artist. The Wyclef feature is merely him adding another global superstar to his glowing roster.
Fans react to Stonebwoy's new song
YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Stonebwoy's new release with Wyclef Jean.
@nyopegideon7659 said:
"I pray for the family and BHIM natives"
@nwolaalhassan6080 wrote:
"I told my guys Stonebwoy’s 6th album will be Grammy Awarded. Let’s keep our fingers crossed. BHIM"
@DerickJim3 noted:
"The things we deserve bare not meant for us. The bigger system nah pamper us. That's why some people so treacherous. #PrayForMe"
@ANOINTEDHANDS45 remarked:
"Overlord for a reason"
@elialartey2898 commented
"Stonebwouy is Ghana music"
@GHptv-zo9um added:
"I swear I never regret ever being a BHIM fan and will never be"
Wyclef Jean eulogises Stonebwoy
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Wyclef Jean relished working with Stonebwoy and compared him to a reggae legend.
The Diallo hitmaker had remarked, "I found Bob Marley, and Stonebwoy found me as it was written, so shall it be done."
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Peter Ansah (Entertainment Editor) Ansah Peter is an entertainment editor who joined YEN.com.gh in September 2023. He studied Development Planning at KNUST, graduating in 2018. His professional career in entertainment journalism dates eight years back as a showbiz and arts blogger for the now-defunct motionhypegh.net, continuing to Muse Media Networks, acting as the editorial manager for the network's flagship multimedia platforms. He has also managed several PR roles with top clients, including Morgan Heritage. In 2024, Peter completed Google News Initiative courses in Advanced Digital Reporting and Fighting Misinformation
Myers Hansen (Music journalist and culture critic) Gabriel Myers Hansen is a Ghanaian music journalist and culture critic. For more than a decade, he has covered some of the most memorable events across West Africa's entertainment scene and profiled top stars for both local and international platforms. He is currently Regional Editor (Anglophone West Africa) for the news portal musicinafrica.net. He is the author of the forthcoming book 21 Nights in Accra: Culture Discussions and Excursions in Africa's Favourite City.
