KOKA Roasts Stonebwoy Over Grammy Desperation | Discuss Ghana

On Thursday, March 26, 2026, outspoken entertainment pundit Kwaku Osei Koranteng Asiedu (KOKA) launched a scathing attack on Afro-Dancehall star Stonebwoy, accusing him of hypocrisy and an unhealthy obsession with global validation.

The outburst followed Stonebwoy’s recent public criticism of a Grammy.com article that discussed the history of Ghanaian Hiplife music, from which his name was omitted.

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"He is a Crybaby"

Speaking in a widely circulated video, KOKA dismissed Stonebwoy’s complaints as the "rants" of a desperate artist who feels entitled to every international recognition:

The Song Deletion: In an extreme show of disapproval, KOKA claimed he had scrubbed his phone of the artist's music: "I’ve deleted all Stonebwoy songs, he is a hypocrite... plenty talking with nothing sensible".

Grammy Gatekeeping: KOKA vowed to use his influence to ensure Stonebwoy never gets "anywhere close to the Grammys," arguing that the artist's current attitude is detrimental to the industry.

Lack of Hiplife Credentials: KOKA argued that Stonebwoy has "zero contribution" to the Hiplife genre and had no business being in an article focused on its pioneers, regardless of his status as the current TGMA Artiste of the Year.

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The "Desperation" Narrative

The friction highlights a growing divide among Ghanaian pundits regarding the pursuit of the Grammy Award:

The Article Controversy: The Grammy article mentioned pioneers like Reggie Rockstone and Obrafour, but also newer acts like Black Sherif and King Paluta, which reportedly offended Stonebwoy.

Audit of Effort: KOKA noted that no other Ghanaian artist has "auditioned" for Grammy recognition with as much effort as Stonebwoy, which he believes makes the artist look "small" and "desperate" when things don't go his way.

The "Hiplife" Misunderstanding: Analysts point out that while Stonebwoy is a giant in Dancehall and Afrobeats, his attempt to force himself into the Hiplife history books was a tactical error that "naysayers" like KOKA have seized upon.

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Comparative View: Industry Voices

Person	Stance	Key Argument
KOKA (Pundit)	Hostile	Stonebwoy is a "crybaby" who doesn't understand Hiplife history.
Ola Michael	Supportive	There is nothing wrong with publicizing Grammy ambitions; it’s good marketing.
Metro TV Analysis	Neutral	Stonebwoy is right that the article was "half-baked," but wrong to take it personally.

"If he had a case, the community would speak for him, but this one is more like a rant. He is a crybaby." — KOKA, March 2026.