- Jamaican musician Luciano, in a trendy video, claimed that Stonebwoy speaks fake patois in his songs
- The Reggae artist also criticized African artistes who foolishly copy their Jamaican reggae counterparts
- Many Ghanaians who saw the video on social media have come to the defense of Stonebwoy
Jamaican music icon Luciano has questioned the authenticity of TGMA reigning artiste of the year, Stonebwoy’s musical credentials as a reggae/dancehall artiste.
Luciano criticizes Stonebwoy’s patois
In a popular video he saw YEN.com.gh, musician Luciano he said it’s hard to understand Stonebwoy’s music as he speaks fake patois.
According to him, Stonebwoy’s songs are not authentic. When asked to share his opinion on the difference between African and Jamaican reggae/dancehall music, the Jamaican musician made this claim.
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Luciano also expressed his dismay at African musicians who copy Jamaican musicians and produce songs that don’t make sense.
He said in Jamaican patois,
“I don’t understand what these African artists are saying when they sing. They are just wrongly imitating Jamaican music. For example, there is an artist in Ghana who calls himself Stonebwoy. Only God knows what he is singing.”
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Netizens react to Luciano’s comments about Stonebwoy
YEN.com.gh has garnered comments from social media users in reaction to Luciano’s comments about Stonebwoy.
@pascalgh commented:
“He is Ghanaian, he is ours, we can hear and understand His lyrics. We are proud of Him. Bhim, SM, Highgrade to the world……β€οΈβ€οΈβ€οΈ”
@kcbbysong commented:
βHe sits there and takes nonsense. can sing in twi or ewe.’
@bongowailer commented:
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“CAN LUCIAN SING IN TWO SO WE UNDERSTAND HIM TOO? THIS IS NONSENSE”
@gifty_eyram_gh_beautyqueen commented:
“Asem na yea kritik ooo.. it’s sad that the OG legends of dancehall and reggae are talking about a young talent who always shows respect to you all. Why now hmmm.. is he singing to his ancestors? fuo di3 right.
@ballou416 commented:
“I can’t believe this is coming from a famous artist.!!”
@stevanorwiafe commented:
“But the way he talks is no different from how Stonebwoy usually talks”
Jamaican Grammy winner hails Stonebwoy as the only African artist making Jamaican music
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Stonebwoy received an international endorsement from Jamaican reggae icon Kabaka Pyramid.
In a trending video on social media, Kabaka Pyramid singled out Stonebwoy as the only non-Caribbean artist to capture the authentic Jamaican sound in his songs.
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According to him, Stonebwoy embodies the legacy of Jamaican reggae and dancehall music and is a proven influential figure in the genre.
Source: YEN.com.gh