{"id":275093,"date":"2025-01-04T23:09:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-04T23:09:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/01\/04\/stonebwoy-dropped-from-ndc-victory-concert-after-grassroots-backlash\/"},"modified":"2025-01-04T23:09:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T23:09:09","slug":"stonebwoy-dropped-from-ndc-victory-concert-after-grassroots-backlash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/2025\/01\/04\/stonebwoy-dropped-from-ndc-victory-concert-after-grassroots-backlash\/","title":{"rendered":"Stonebwoy dropped from NDC Victory Concert after grassroots backlash"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Celebrated Reggae\/Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has been removed from the lineup of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Victory Concert, which is slated for Sunday, January 5, 2025.<\/p>\n<p>This decision, made just days before the event, comes in response to backlash from the party\u2019s grassroots and youth supporters about Stonebwoy\u2019s inclusion on the artistes list.<\/p>\n<p>The reigning Telecel Ghana  Awards Artiste of the Year was initially unveiled as one of the headliners for the upcoming concert on Sunday but the announcement was met with mixed reactions, sparking a social media storm under the hashtag #DropStonebwoy.<\/p>\n<p>Critics argued that Stonebwoy\u2019s inclusion was inappropriate due to the artiste perceived lack of alignment with the NDC\u2019s ideologies or his previous political affiliations. Many party members and supporters took to social media to voice their concerns, urging the concert organisers to reconsider their decision.<\/p>\n<p>The supporters objections were rooted in a belief that the inclusion of certain performers should reflect unwavering loyalty to the party\u2019s ideals and vision.<\/p>\n<p>A vocal section of the supporters argued that the concert was a moment to celebrate the NDC\u2019s historic victory in the December 7 general elections, and therefore, the artistes performing should align closely with the party\u2019s ideology and should have played a role in its campaign.<\/p>\n<p>In response to the mounting pressure, the organisers of the NDC Victory Concert released an official statement on Friday, December 3, confirming Stonebwoy\u2019s removal from the performance lineup.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe organisers of the Ghana Victory Concert, responding to public sentiment and concerns from the party\u2019s grassroots regarding Stonebwoy\u2019s inclusion, have decided to remove the artist from the concert lineup. We sincerely apologise to all members of the National Democratic Congress, particularly the grassroots, for what may have appeared to be a lack of discretion on the part of the organisers,\u201d the organisers statement read in part.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Below is the full statement<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1125835\" src=\"https:\/\/www.ghanamma.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/Statement-on-Stonebwoys-exclusion.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"718\" height=\"1024\"  \/><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em><strong>Explore the world of impactful news with CitiNewsroom on WhatsApp!<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Click on the link to join the Citi Newsroom channel for curated, meaningful stories tailored just for YOU: https:\/\/whatsapp.com\/channel\/0029VaCYzPRAYlUPudDDe53x<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>No spams, just the stories that truly matter! #StayInformed #CitiNewsroom #CNRDigital<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Celebrated Reggae\/Dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has been removed from the lineup of the National Democratic Congress (NDC) Victory Concert, which is slated for Sunday, January 5, 2025. 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