Ghanaian Reggae/Dancehall star Stonebwoy has been dropped from the lineup of the upcoming National Democratic Congress (NDC) Victory Concert scheduled for Sunday, January 5, 2025.
The decision to remove Stonebwoy from the list of performers was made shortly before the event in response to criticism from grassroots and youth supporters of the political party.
The announcement of Stonebwoy as one of the headlining acts for the concert was met with mixed reactions, leading to a social media frenzy under the hashtag #DropStonebwoy.
Many critics argued that Stonebwoy’s inclusion was inappropriate due to his perceived lack of alignment with the ideologies of the NDC or his previous political affiliations.
This sparked a wave of backlash from party members and supporters, with many taking to social media to express their concerns and demand a reconsideration of the decision.
The supporters believed that the performers at the concert should reflect a strong loyalty to the party’s ideals and vision.
They felt that the event was meant to celebrate the NDC’s triumph in the recent general elections and that the artists on stage should closely align with the party’s ideology and involvement in its campaign.
In response to the growing pressure, the organisers of the NDC Victory Concert released an official statement on Friday, December 3, confirming Stonebwoy’s removal from the lineup.
The statement apologized to all members of the National Democratic Congress, particularly the grassroots, for any lack of discretion in the initial decision.
