Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale
Jamaican reggae artiste Kenyatta ‘Jr. Culture’ Hill has cautioned Ghanaian dancehall stars Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale to abandon the ‘gangster’ lifestyle and focus solely on their music.
Speaking to Joy News after his performance at the Kuchoko Roots Festival in Accra, Hill stated that wealth and fame can become dangerous distractions if not managed wisely.
“They’re musicians, and music and the gangster life never mix. They’re public figures, and they must stop and think about what they’re doing,” he stated.
Hill drew attention to past conflicts in the music industry, citing feuds between dancehall legends such as Bounty Killer and Beenie Man, Vybz Kartel and Mavado, and Shabba Ranks and Ninja Man.
He warned Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale against going down a similar path.
“If you’re making money, make your money and treat people well. Don’t buy guns because that’s where the next problem starts. You buy guns with the money you worked hard for, but be careful—it will come back to your doorstep, and when it does, it won’t be nice. If you’re going to do music, do music. Leave the badman life alone. Gangsters rarely live past 35. Think about it,” he advised.
Beyond his cautionary message, Hill expressed excitement about the growth of reggae music in Ghana, stating that there has been significant improvement since his last visit with his late father, Joseph Hill of the legendary group Culture.
“Reggae music in Ghana has grown tremendously. When I came with my dad back then, it wasn’t like this. I really love the progress,” he said.
He encouraged young Ghanaian artists to remain consistent and avoid chasing trends, emphasising that reggae is more than just entertainment for education and inspiration.
“I’m a reggae singer, and I stick to my roots. My mission is reggae music. We cannot forget where we’re coming from, or we’ll never know where we’re heading. Young people, please don’t forget reggae music.
“You might say, ‘Oh, we can’t dance to it,’ but reggae isn’t just about dancing—it’s about the message,” he emphasised.
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