Award-winning Ghanaian reggae-dancehall star, Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, recently made a statement regarding his political ambitions. He mentioned that, for now, he has no immediate plans to venture into politics as his current role as a musician allows him to have a significant influence on the lives of Ghanaians.
His remarks come in the wake of several key figures from the entertainment industry achieving success in the 2024 parliamentary elections. Notable among them are actor John Setor Dumelo, who secured a victory on the NDC ticket in the Ayawaso West Wuogon constituency, and Kwame Asare Obeng (A Plus), who emerged victorious as an independent candidate in the Gomoa Central parliamentary seat.
During an interview on Joy FM, Stonebwoy explained his stance, stating, “I believe that being a musician is one of the very biggest platforms that you can also have, because imagine, God bless Stonebwoy to this level where you have power already. You are working to maintain and sustain power already, so in that capacity, you can still do the Lord’s work or the public work.”
While he currently has no plans to pursue a political career, Stonebwoy did not completely rule out the possibility in the future. He acknowledged that one cannot predict what the future holds and expressed readiness to explore political opportunities if they arise. He highlighted that his role as a musician already allows him to serve the people and make a positive impact on society.
In a separate development, actor and musician Kwadwo Nkansah, widely known as Lil Win, announced his intention to run for Member of Parliament in the 2028 general election. He intends to contest as an independent candidate in the Afigya Kwabre North constituency with the goal of unseating the incumbent MP, Collins Adomako-Mensah. Lil Win emphasized the importance of having more youth representation in the legislature and voiced confidence in his ability to secure the seat.
As the entertainment industry continues to intersect with politics in Ghana, the aspirations of figures like Stonebwoy and Lil Win reflect a growing interest among artists to contribute to governance and public service. Their decisions to potentially enter the political arena signal a shift towards greater involvement of celebrities in shaping the country’s future.
