Entertainment
Stonebwoy emotionally recounts accident which caused him his leg
Ghanaian dancehall star, Stonebwoy, known in private life as Livingstone Etsey Satekla has emotionally recounted events leading to an accident which caused him his right leg.
According to the award winning musician they were returning to Ashaiman from Accra when the unfortunate incident happened on January 19, 2003.
Speaking on UTV’s United Showbiz programme on Saturday, the “Nominate” hit maker said, he had won some American visa lotteries, and on the back of it came to Accra with a section of his family to complete the process to enable him travel out of the country in two months.
Narrating the unfortunate incident, Stonebwoy, who was 13 year-old then, said upon their return to Ashaiman, and just after the old toll booth on the Accra-Tema Motorway, he alighted to urinate, and just after he had joined the car to set off again, an Accra bound Police vehicle summersaulted and crashed their car.
“That was when I lost my leg. My father, had his ribs broken, my elder sister, who is now in America, had some cracks in the head,” he revealed.
According to him, he was later sent to 37 Military Hospital, but it was full, and as a result, he ended up at the Korle-Bu Teaching hospital for treatment, where he spent six months.
The BHIM Nation boss, added that currently he had done total knee replacement surgery outside the country, where they replaced the bone with a metal to aid him walk.
Stonebwoy believes the aftermath of the accident was not properly dealt with and that his family would have had a better insurance cover if it happened elsewhere, because it involved a Police vehicle.
“All of these contributed to who I am today, my strength and inspiration is my life story,” he said
He revealed that his mother (of blessed memory), encouraged him a lot, anytime he was down in spirit, telling him, that,
“This is not how I gave birth to you, so continue to soar regardless.”
“She had always told me not to do a surgery, it was after she died that I did the surgery, he revealed.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Gospel artiste, Obaapa Christy has officially launched her annual concert, ‘Royal Praise 2026’, set to be held in Accra and Kumasi this August.
The maiden Accra edition comes off Sunday, August 9, at the UPSA Auditorium. She will be joined on stage by gospel heavyweights Empress Gifty, Celestine Donkor, Joyce Blessing, Kweku Gyasi, Uncle Ato, and Akesse Brempong.
The Kumasi edition follows a week later on Sunday, August 16, at the Church of Pentecost, Bantama.
Patrons there can expect performances from legendary Mama Esther, Broda Sammy, Ernest Opoku, Joyce Blessing, Kwame Gyedu, and Lady Prempeh.
Speaking at the launch at Alisa Hotel on June 12, Obaapa Christy explained that the event was christened Royal Praise, “because as a child of God, I see myself as royalty, same as you. We are all royals in the house of God.”
She urged attendees to embrace the ‘royal’ theme with their dress code and said the concert was meant to stay as an annual event to honour God for His works.
According to her, the event has come to stay, and called on all and sundry to support.
Obaapa Christy thanked fans and sponsors for supporting the launch and expressed optimism for more backing ahead of the main events.
Supporting artistes on the bill who attended the launch threw their weight behind the maiden edition and called on Ghanaians to throng the venues in their numbers.
By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme
Fashion enthusiasts, shoppers, and industry stakeholders gathered at the A&C Mall at East Legon on Saturday as Ghanaian fashion brand, Neesa Atelier officially opened its newest retail outlet to unveil an exclusive capsule collection inspired by West Africa’s rich cultural heritage.
The launch, held as an intimate ‘Sip & Shop’ experience, marked a significant milestone for the growing fashion brand as it expanded its physical presence while showcasing its latest collection, Dust & Raffia.
The collection offers a creative exploration of the cultural links between Ghana and Mali, blending traditional craftsmanship with contemporary fashion design. Guests at the event were given a first look at the limited-edition pieces, which featured a hand-spun cord, raffia, jute, and Bogolan (mudcloth) elements.
According to the Creative Director of Neesa Atelier, Pamela Sarkodee, the collection celebrates the enduring connections among African communities and highlights the beauty of indigenous craftsmanship.
“This collection celebrates the stories that connect us across borders. By bringing together Bogolan, raffia, jute, and cordwork, we wanted to create pieces that honour heritage while presenting a contemporary vision of African luxury,” she said.
Throughout the event, guests toured the new retail space, interacted with the collection, and enjoyed an exclusive shopping experience that included special in-store offers. The occasion also provided an opportunity for fashion lovers to engage with the brand’s vision of blending culture, creativity, and community.
The Dust & Raffia collection draws inspiration from the textures, symbols, and traditions that have connected Ghanaian and Malian communities over generations. Through the use of natural materials and handcrafted techniques, the collection seeks to preserve cultural narratives while presenting them through modern fashion.
The new A&C Mall outlet has been designed to provide customers with an immersive shopping experience, giving them access to Neesa Atelier’s signature collections as well as future releases within one of Accra’s leading retail and lifestyle destinations.
Industry observers say the expansion reinforces Neesa Atelier’s growing reputation within Ghana’s fashion industry as a contemporary African brand committed to celebrating identity, heritage, and craftsmanship through innovative design.
The Dust & Raffia capsule collection is currently available for pre-order, with a wider public release expected in the coming weeks.
By Esinam Jemima Kuatsinu
