Award-winning dancehall heavyweight Stonebwoy has finally addressed the viral moment that saw him share an unexpected hug with longtime rival Shatta Wale — and according to him, fans shouldn’t mistake it for peace.
The dramatic encounter unfolded on Friday, March 20, 2026, during a high-profile fundraiser in support of Ghana’s Black Stars ahead of the FIFA World Cup campaign. What many thought was a turning point in one of Ghana’s most talked-about rivalries came when President John Dramani Mahama unexpectedly called both artistes on stage to embrace.
With media personality Berla Mundi steering the moment, and key figures like Sports Minister Kofi Adams and GFA President Kurt Okraku watching on, the two stars exchanged a brief hug and pats on the back — triggering loud cheers from the audience.
But speaking in a follow-up interview on Angel FM, Stonebwoy made his stance crystal clear: the hug was purely symbolic and does not signal the end of their long-standing feud.
According to him, the history of personal attacks and what he describes as repeated disrespect cannot simply be brushed aside for the cameras. He emphasized that certain alleged comments targeting his family — especially his wife and mother — have left wounds too deep to ignore.
Stonebwoy further revealed that staying true to his principles is non-negotiable, noting that pretending all is well would betray the values instilled in him by his late mother.
“You cannot insult my wife and my mother and expect that a simple hug will erase everything,” he stressed.
While the public moment may have sparked hope among fans for reconciliation, Stonebwoy’s message is clear: the tension between the two dancehall giants is far from over.
👀 Bottom line:
The hug may have made headlines — but the beef? Still very much alive.
source: ghmediahub.com
