Ghanaian dancehall star, Stonebwoy, has shared an emotional account of the pain he continues to carry ten years after the death of his mother, Catherine Satekla, describing the loss as one he has never fully come to terms with.
Speaking in a candid interview with media personality Kafui Dey, the award-winning musician reflected on the deep bond he shared with his mother, whom he described as his “rock.”
While acknowledging the support of his father, Stonebwoy emphasised that the connection he had with his mother was irreplaceable, making her passing particularly devastating.
Recounting the heartbreaking moment, the artiste revealed that the tragedy unfolded shortly after a major career milestone. He had just returned from New York, where he had won a prestigious BET Award, when he rushed straight to the 37 Military Hospital upon hearing of his mother’s illness.
“I had left my bags and everything at the airport because I was rushing,” he said, explaining that he had been told she was unwell but recovering.
However, upon arrival, he was confronted with the devastating reality.
“I was the first person they brought the body to,” he recalled.
Stonebwoy described the shock and disbelief that followed, noting that he had held onto hope that his mother would recover.
“When I saw her lying there, I couldn’t believe it. I still had hope that she would wake up,” he said.
In a deeply emotional recollection, the musician shared how he tried to wake her, urging her to “get up” so they could return home together.
The award-winning artiste admitted that the moment has remained etched in his memory, contributing to a lingering sense of grief and emotional pain.
He also spoke about the confusion surrounding communication from family members during the critical period, noting that some updates were not relayed to him in time—something he says he still struggles to process.
Despite the passage of time and his continued success in music, Stonebwoy revealed that the loss remains a deeply personal wound.