Photos: Stonebwoy’s ‘Epistles Of Mama’ Album Rated Number 2 In The World
Award-winning Ghanaian dancehall act, Stonebwoy seems to have really started this year on high note.
His new album ‘Epistles Of Mama(EOM)’ has been rated the second best album in the world. His spot is above that of Damian Marley’s ‘Stony Hill’ album.
The ranking was done by readers of Reggaeville , the world’s biggest gathering of reggae lovers and fans on the internet.
Taking the first place on the list was Chronixx’s ‘Chronology’.
Stonebwoy’s Epistles of Mama‘ was released on December 12, 2017.
The double disk project is made up of 24 songs – 12 Dancehall/Reggae songs and 12 Afrobeat songs.
Featuring on the album are artistes such as; Sean Paul, Burna Boy, Sarkodie, Efya, King Promise, Edem and Joey B.
Stonebwoy, in an interview with Red Bull explained that“It’s inspired by the good morals, the teachings, the lessons, the anguish and the smiles of life. All the important things in life which are passed on to us by our mothers.”
The album is dedicated to the memory of his mother, Catherine Satekla, who died in 2015.
Below is the list of theTop five winners at the 2017 Regaeville Poll;
- Chronixx – Chronology
- Stonebwoy – Epistles Of Mama
- Damian Jr Gong Marley – Stony Hill
- Cidade Verde Sounds – Umdo12
- Hempress Sativa – Unconquerebel
Short Bio On Stonebwoy
He became the second Ghanaian Grammy nominee after an album he was featured on earned a nomination at the 2018 Grammys
Avrakedabra‘ by Morgan Heritage was nominated in the ‘Best Reggae Album‘ category at the awards scheme. The ‘Hero‘ act was featured on ‘Reggae Night (GlobalRemix) off the album released on May 19, 2017. He joined the group during their Europe Tour in 2015.
In 2015, Stonebwoy, born Livingstone Etse Satekla won the ‘Ariste Of The Year’ award at the Ghana Music Awards. In the same year, he won the Best International Act: Africa at the 2015 BET Awards. This makes him the first Ghanaian to ever set such a record and one which is yet to be broken.
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