Dancehall artiste Livingstone Etse Satekla, known professionally as Stonebwoy, has stated that his wife, Dr Louisa, has become the only true friend he never found in the music industry.

“My wife is… the wife alone is a graduation of all. There’s my friend in there, my lover, my kid’s mom, my bonafide. But when it comes to the industry, I have a few persons that I respect and relate to.”

According to Stonebwoy, none of his existing industry relationships qualify as true friendship apart from his wife.

“But at this particular moment, if I say friend, I do not really have one. Truth be told, I cannot describe any relationship I have right now as a very true friendship, industry-wise, that is, music to music. Understanding what friendship really is, I can’t claim any relationship I have now as friendship; that would be deceiving somebody,” he said.

Despite this, Stonebwoy was quick to clarify that respect and professional rapport still exist.

“But that doesn’t mean that I do not have people that I respect and can relate to,” he added, underlining that while trust may be scarce, mutual respect remains a cornerstone of his professional interactions.

While some friendships can build you up, there are those who will be the cause of bitter experiences.

Singer and songwriter, Akwaboah, lamented on the attention given to spreading hate and negativity on social media than celebrating people's achievements.

What troubles him the most, he said, this behaviour often comes from friends and close associates.

“Jealousy on social media, the envy on social media is so real. I mean your friends will scroll past your progress but let anybody insult you, they would screenshot it and send it to you. When you are doing something good, they would never mention it to you. The envy is so real. Protect your peace and move on,” Akwaboah stated.

The songwriter recounted an occasion where he observed hesitation from the gospel fraternity to share a song simply because he was featured.

“Three days ago, I recalled that I did a song with TY Crew; I wrote it, but they featured me. When the song was released, the gospel fraternity didn’t want to play it just because I was part of it,” he said.

He has therefore encouraged people to protect their mental health and resist the urge to be affected by the cold behaviour of some social media users.

Meanwhile, Akawboah has now decided to sing every song he writes due to past experiences with ingrates.

During an interview on 3 Music TV, the musician revealed that, "I was writing songs for people and not getting recognition. One time, a lady won an award with a song I wrote and went on stage thanking everyone, except me. That was a turning point,” he revealed.

The conversation on 3 Music TV progressed into a discussion about Akwaboah's decision to feature celebrated actress Nadia Buari in his latest album.

Akwaboah revealed that it all began through her connection with Nadia's sister, Samira, who also has a passion for music.

“I know Nadia’s sister, Samira. We’ve been talking because she also sings. One day she asked us to do a song, and I was like, sure, that’s fine. She spoke to Nadia first before giving me her number,” he added.

On Sunday 29th June, he released a brand new single titled Smile Again.

The song featured celebrated Ghanaian actress Nadia Buari, who played a leading role.

It also marked the first-ever full-on-screen appearance of the actress in a music video.

Her emotionally charged performance brought a new depth to the song’s powerful message of hope, healing, and rediscovered joy.

Also in the month of May, Akwaboah released a special new album titled Live and Personal.

The nine-track live album was a tribute to his musical roots, honoring the legacy of three generations of the Akwaboah family.

Live and Personal was more than just music. It was a personal journey that blends the sounds of his grandfather, Master Bob Akwaboah, and his father, the legendary Kwadwo Akwaboah, with Akwaboah’s songs.

One standout track was the timeless Awerekyekyere, originally by his father.

The album celebrates love, family, and tradition, all through the classic sounds of Highlife music.

In 2024, Ghanaian Afro-highlife musician, Omayor, opened up about a significant ordeal he faced in the past.

Taking to Instagram, he shed light on a challenging chapter that deeply impacted his life and career.

Recounting events from three years ago, he detailed a troubling encounter that led to his arrest.

According to Omayor, the distressing turn of events originated from a betrayal of trust by a close friend.

He mentioned that he had the chance to travel to the United States (US), but his friend, who had previously gained much from him, placed an illegal substance in his bag, resulting in his deportation.“I have a story to share with those who like friends. Three years ago I was arrested. I had a visa to travel to America but my close friend who benefited a lot helped put an illegal substance into my bag which eventually led to my arrest. This is why I composed this song, otan," he added.

Omayor reaffirms his dominance in the Afro-highlife music landscape and beyond, following his successful partnership with Kwame Yogot on the chart-topping track ‘Arroglass.’

His ability to excel across diverse musical genres remains evident.”

Titled ‘Otan,’ meaning ‘Hatred’ in English, the song unfolds a tale inspired by real-life experiences. It showcases Omayor’s signature style, characterized by poignant lyrics exploring themes of love, hate, betrayal, and resilience.”

The collaboration with Kwame Yogot on ‘Arroglass’ initially showcased Omayor’s versatility as an artist. With the release of ‘Otan,’ he further solidifies his standing as an emerging talent in the music industry.”