Afro-dancehall artiste Stonebwoy has stated that he is open to sharing a stage with Shatta Wale and Sarkodie, but insists that such a collaboration should happen naturally and not be forced.

Speaking in an interview with content creator Kobe Boujee, the musician emphasised that individual progress must take precedence before any joint performance can be meaningful.

“I believe individual growth affects collective growth. Each one of us has to grow, and that is the most important thing, rather than forcing growth together. It’s important for each of us to be progressing, and when the time comes, we can share one stage at a time,” Stonebwoy said.

He explained that prioritising headline-making collaborations over personal artistic development is misguided, noting that strong individual success forms the foundation for any collective achievement.

To support his point, he referenced African music stars such as Wizkid, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie, and Davido, who built their careers independently before collaborating.

The artiste further highlighted the need for genuine support within the industry, expressing concern about the lack of goodwill among some musicians.

“If there are people who do not want the well-being of others, how can they come together and perform? They said we have to become a group right now to succeed. Meanwhile, individual success is important. How we relate to each other’s success also tells a lot.

He added: “It speaks a lot about how we can do collectively. When you have a system where you find out that, individually, you can clearly draw that there are persons who do not seek the well-being of others. How then can we now collectively come together when individually there’s so much envy?”

While reiterating his willingness to share a stage with his peers, Stonebwoy maintained that mutual respect and organic growth must guide any such collaboration.