In a swift and bold response to the recent remarks made by Ernest Owusu Bempah, the Deputy Director of Communications for the New Patriotic Party (NPP), Ghanaian musician and dancer Ebenezer Asare, popularly known as Slim Buster, has come forward to defend his fellow artist, Stonebwoy, in a fiery statement that set the record straight.
Owusu Bempah had taken issue with Stonebwoy’s participation in the #OccupyJulorbiHouse protest, insinuating that the artist had been paid to join the demonstration.
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Furthermore, he accused certain celebrities, including Stonebwoy, of tax evasion, suggesting they were not contributing their fair share to the government’s revenue. His comments sent shockwaves across the entertainment industry, drawing the ire of Slim Buster.
In a scathing response, Slim Buster didn’t mince words by asking that he wondered whether Owusu Bempah was okay when he heard him make those remarks.
Slim Buster highlighted the numerous ways in which Stonebwoy fulfills his tax obligations.
Slim mentioned that Stonebwoy, like many artists, pays taxes through the concerts he organizes. The tickets sold for these events generate revenue, and a significant portion goes directly to the government through the Ghana Revenue Authority.
He also mentioned that once Stonebwoy even decides to put his music on any of the digital distribution platforms, he is made to pay taxes to the government for which reason he is of the strong opinion that Owusu Bempah was completely ignorant on the subject matter.
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![I’m going to win more songwriter of the year awards – Stonebwoy Celebrated Reggae Dancehall artiste, Stonewbwoy has expressed his confidence in winning more Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Songwriter of the Year awards in the future. This assurance comes after his hit track ‘Manodzi’ won him the songwriter of the year award at the recent 25th TGMA. During an interview with TV3’s Berla Mundi on Friday, June 7, 2024, the renowned crooner emphasized that he is one of the best songwriters in the music industry and believes he deserves more recognition for his talent. “I’m happy that finally, eventually more of song writership is going to come to me because I am one of the good songwriters in this place, like factually,” he said. Reflecting on his previous achievements, Stonebwoy commended himself for winning the prestigious Artiste of the Year award twice, in 2015 and in 2019 though it wasn’t announced. He even hinted at the possibility of winning it again in the future, stating that he feels like every five years, he comes back to claim the title. “From 2015 when I won, I came back for it in 2019 and I won it in 2024 who knows [maybe the next five years, I will win],” he added. With 13 nominations and 6 wins at the 25th TGMA, including songwriter of the year, Reggae Dancehall artiste of the year, and Artiste of the Year.](https://www.zionfelix.net/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/Untitled-design-2024-06-10T085157.507-324x160.png)