At the 5th edition of the Bhim Concert, Ghanaian afro-dancehall musician Stonebwoy garnered a lot of love from industry insiders and international celebrities.
Hundreds of supporters packed the Grande Arena at the Accra International Conference Centre on Tuesday, December 21 for the event.
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For this year’s performance, Stonebwoy lined up local and international artists for the hugely talked about event.
Stonebwoy’s collaborators, Jamaica’s Beenie Man and South Africa’s Focalistic, swarmed the stage to show their support.
Fameye, Edem, Kwaw Kese, Samini, Obibini, Mr Drew, Kofi Kinaata, D-Black, and other Ghanaian industry figures appeared on stage to support the BET Award-winning talent.
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While putting the concert together, the organizers prioritized gender balance. Guest performers were Mona4Reall, Akiyana, Empress Gifty, and Sefa.
During D-Black’s performance, Ghanaian-American comedian Michael Blackson and Ghanaian-American viral celebrity Jeff Obeng, as Cousinskeether joined him on stage to engage the attention of the audience as well.
Born to a Liberian father and Ghanaian mother, Rock’s journey began in Liberia, where he spent his early years before relocating to Ghana in 2003 amidst the civil war.
He continued his education in Greater Accra, discovering his passion for music during his junior high school days at Oblogo D/A 1 JHS from 2003 to 2006 in Greater Accra, where he stayed with his aunt.
As a student at Sammo Senior High School in Cape Coast, Rock’s talent flourished, earning him a reputation as a skilled singer and dancer. He later became the entertainment prefect, setting the stage for his future success.
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Pursuing a degree in Mathematics Education at the University of Education, Winneba, Rock connected with like-minded friends and officially launched his music career. Rock’s dedication to his craft led him to become the Entertainment Committee Chairman of his department.
During his national service in 2014, he met Eka One, a renowned sound engineer, in Assin Bereku. he collaborated with Eka One, and their partnership has been instrumental in his growth. Notable producers, including DatBeatGod and Eka One, played a pivotal role in shaping his sound.
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Social media introduced him to Whisko, a US-based Liberian artist and businessman, who signed Rock to Unlymyted Entertainment in 2022, with Eka One as his manager in Ghana.
By day, Iam Rock serves as a professional teacher under the Ghana Education Service, but by night, he brings his vibrant energy to the stage.
Rock’s latest single, “Alewa,” produced by Eka One and directed by Dvice Keyz, showcases his artistry. He has eight tracks to his credit which includes; Romantic, Dah Lady, Charm, Bany, Alewa, Heat, Follow and Am Not A W-Rapper.
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With his unique blend of Afrobeat and Liberian-Ghanaian flair, “Iam Rock” is poised to make a lasting impact on the music scene.