{"id":164080,"date":"2024-03-21T13:20:25","date_gmt":"2024-03-21T13:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/21\/stonebwoy-to-perform-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-2023-african-games\/"},"modified":"2024-03-21T13:20:25","modified_gmt":"2024-03-21T13:20:25","slug":"stonebwoy-to-perform-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-2023-african-games","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2024\/03\/21\/stonebwoy-to-perform-at-the-closing-ceremony-of-2023-african-games\/","title":{"rendered":"Stonebwoy to perform at the closing ceremony of 2023 African Games"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p class=\"p1\">Iconic Afro-Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy will headline the closing ceremony of the 2023 African Games on Saturday, March 24, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Known for his global chart-topping hits \u2018Into The Future\u2019 and \u2018Activate\u2019, the Ghanaian-international star will bring his energy and signature sound of afrobeat, reggae and dancehall to thousands of fans before other events on the night.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The BET award-winning artiste is poised to deliver a show-stopping performance that will close the fifteen-day exciting contests of brain and brawn by 5000 elite athletes and coaches from fifty-five African countries in twenty-nine selected sports codes.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Born Livingstone Satekla, the award-winning Stonebwoy seamlessly blends Afropop, dancehall and reggae into a distinctive sound, identified as \u201cAfro-dancehall\u201d, that has seen him habitually publish runaway hits, making him Ghana\u2019s leading name in music since 2012.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1020513 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Stonebwoy-show-3333333.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"828\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">With international touring, standout collaborations, and chart-topping albums, the decorated artiste has ensured a continual presence in Africa\u2019s music mainstream, while placing the continent firmly on the musical map.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">\u201cAs a pan-Africanist music artist who has consistently represented Ghana and the African continent at every stage throughout my career, it is truly an honour to be chosen to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2023 African Games. This event holds immense significance in celebrating African talent and fostering unity among nations.\u201d Stonebwoy said<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1020512 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Stonebwoy-show-33.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"828\" height=\"828\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Rest assured, I am committed to bringing vibrant energy and electrifying vibes to the stage, ensuring that Saturday\u2019s performance is nothing short of magical. Africa isn\u2019t ready for the spectacle we have in store!\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1028070 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Stonebwoy-newww-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"981\" height=\"1080\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The African Games, owned and organized by the African Union on behalf of its member states, bring together athletes from across the continent every four years, one year before the Olympics.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-1020510 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Stonebwoy-show-9.jpeg\" alt=\"\" width=\"853\" height=\"1280\"  \/><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Now in its 13th edition, the prestigious event showcases athletic talent, celebrates African cultural values and heritage, and promotes solidarity and integration.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Additionally, the Games play a crucial role in fostering social cohesion and a culture of peace within Africa.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Iconic Afro-Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy will headline the closing ceremony of the 2023 African Games on Saturday, March 24, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium in Accra. 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