Popular Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has found himself at the center of controversy following the release of his latest single “Jejereje” amidst ongoing protests against illegal mining, locally known as ‘galamsey’.
This comes as activists protesting against illegal mining are reportedly being arrested, intensifying the public’s focus on the issue.
The timing of the song’s release has sparked criticism from social media users who feel the artist should be using his platform to address the ongoing ‘galamsey’ crisis instead of promoting new music.
Netizens have taken to various platforms to express their disappointment in Stonebwoy’s perceived lack of sensitivity to the current situation
Below are some of the comments from netizens criticizing Stonebwoy for prioritizing his song promotion over the protests and the arrest of activists
“No hate but I respect Tems even more for postponing her music video
release when there were protests in Nigeria”
“Meet Livingstone Etse Satekla aka Stonebwoy who writes a whole thread cos he wasn’t recognized in a Grammy article but insensitive to the suffering of the people who made him who he’s today by selfishly launching his music video while his people are being brutalized by the Police”
“Lmao if it was an article that doesn’t concern you, you’d have dropped a thread. Shame”
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Story by: Promise Yaa Dakey | universnews.ug.edu.gh
