Nigerian musician Tiwa Savage has stated that she is not comfortable with being referred to as the “Queen of Afrobeats.”

“Yeah, they call me the Queen of Afrobeats, but there are a lot of us that are Queens,” she said on GhanaWeb’s X Space on September 12, 2025.

The award-winning artist believes that many other female artists deserve such a title.

Meanwhile, renowned event MC and entertainment pundit, MC Portfolio, has shared his view on whether Stonebwoy deserves recognition as one who introduced the Afro-Dancehall genre or not.

During a conversation on GhanaWeb Entertainment's X Space on Friday, July 4, MC Portfolio emphasized that an individual cannot claim ownership of the English word “Afro‑Dancehall,” as a genre.

He asserts that it demands a clear brand and an ambassador to carry it forward.

“You cannot leave out Stonebwoy. He has been someone who is very vocal and intentional about drumming the genre. We are not being fair to Stonebwoy if we don’t give him his flowers,” he asserted.

In an unrelated event, veteran dancehall musician Samini has warned netizens to resist attempts likely to spark a feud between him and Stonebwoy, another dancehall artiste.

This comes after the "My Own" hitmaker was questioned on X about his contribution to championing the Afro-dancehall genre.

The user with an account name Repost King noted, "Smh… assuming you right, how well did you champion this. What has been your effort in bringing to light Afro-dancehall. The fact that you advised him on fusing ayigbe to his songs doesn’t make you the originator. You are a legend undisputed but Afro-dancehall has always been 1Gad’s."

In response, Samini stated, "Put some respect on my name G. SMH I blame @stonebwoy. Tell me the difference. After that tell me who named it and who renamed it. Don’t make me and @stonebwoy fight ooo. He knows the truth I beg. DONT. Man start vex these foolish newbies. Massa talk to your fans oooo. Yooooo."

Stonebwoy takes pride in being the pioneer of the Afro-dancehall genre, which has provided a nurturing environment for numerous emerging artists.

The award-winning singer, who has earned the title of one of the country's greatest exports, is fulfilled to have witnessed the growth and widespread use of Afro-Dancehall tunes.

"It is literally broken down as Afrobeat and dancehall. It is very simple in that context. I am only very confident enough to have coined this name more than a decade ago and I have been living up to it till today.

"I believe that it is a very beautiful space to be in. It will interest you to know that there are tons of African youths who are into the Afro-dancehall style and paying a lot of respect to the name, Stonebwoy for being a fierce force and pushing this to the world," the dancehall musician elaborated in an interview on +44 Podcast with Sideman & Zeze Millz in May 2023.

Stonebwoy paid tribute to the founding founders and big names who created the dancehall genre and saw it grow.

Afro-Dancehall was birth when young Stonebwoy received a calling back in 2007. It took careful deliberation and hard work to come out with the perfect name that suits this kind of music which combines African sounds and dancehall.

"My history with Afro-dancehall is that I should be, you know what they say that an idea is not in one man's head...it will interest you to know that I have been pushing Afro-dancehall as a coin as a term from early when I started my career before I launched properly. It was the calling I had...I sat and wonder what I was going to call it and as far as 2007 and 2008, I have been about it," he said.

The hitmaker has been making waves following the release of his 17-track album titled '5th Dimension' in April 2023.

Stonebwoy was adjudged the Best Reggae/Dancehall Artiste at the 24th edition of the Vodafone Ghana Music (VGMA).

Last year, he triumphed at the 2024 International Reggae and World Music Awards (IRWMA) by clinching the prestigious title of Best African Dancehall Entertainer.

The event, held at the Lauderhill Performing Arts Center in Fort Lauderdale on March 22nd, 2024, marked the 41st anniversary of the awards ceremony and highlighted exceptional talent while also promoting Health Awareness.

Among the other notable winners were Nigerian star Wizkid, who secured the Best Afrobeat Entertainer award, and Burna Boy, who took home three awards for Best African Entertainer, Best Music Video, and Best Crossover Song with "Talibans II."Additionally, Seun Paul was honored with the esteemed Emperor of Reggae & World Music category.