Afrodancehall Origin Debate: ‘I Inspired Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy’

Samini takes a swipe at Stonebwoy over the Afrodancehall genre origin debate on social media

Ghanaian dancehall musician Samini took a swipe at his former protégé Stonebwoy over the debate about the origin of the afrodancehall genre on social media.

Samini highlights pioneering role in Afro-Dancehall, says he guided both Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy - Ghana Weekend

As debates over the origins of Afro-Dancehall heat up, Ghanaian reggae/dancehall icon Emmanuel Andrews Sammini, known by his stage name Samini has weighed in, not to claim ownership, but to highlight his pivotal role in shaping the genre’s roots. In a series of posts on X, Samini clarified that while he doesn’t claim the term “Afro-Dancehall,” his pioneering fusion of dancehall with African rhythms laid the foundation for its rise. “I’d be lame …

I inspired the movement - Samini fires back at Stonebwoy's Afro-Dancehall claims

Ghanaian dancehall icon Samini has weighed in on the ongoing conversation surrounding the origins of Afro-dancehall, following recent comments made by Stonebwoy that sparked widespread debate on social media. The controversy began after Billboard described Moliy’s new track "Shake It To The Max" as an Afro-dancehall record. In response, Stonebwoy took to X (formerly Twitter) on 30 June 2025, declaring himself the originator of the genre, which b…

Afrodancehall Origin Debate: ‘I Inspired Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy’

Ghanaian dancehall musician, Samini Ghanaian dancehall veteran Samini has taken to social media to share his thoughts amidst ongoing debates about the origin of the Afro-dancehall genre. His comments follow a recent online stir triggered by Stonebwoy, who declared himself the pioneer of Afro-dancehall after Billboard described Moliy’s song “Shake It To The Max” as […] The post Afrodancehall Origin Debate: ‘I Inspired Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy’ a…