Ghanaian hiplife legend Reggie Rockstone has called on Sarkodie and Stonebwoy to keep their ongoing differences away from social media and resolve their issues privately.
According to the hiplife pioneer, public exchanges between the two musicians could have long-term consequences for their relationship, particularly as fans continue to fuel the rivalry.
Speaking in a video shared on social media, Reggie said supporters often become deeply involved in celebrity disagreements without considering the possible impact on the artistes themselves.
He referred to the past rivalry between Samini and Shatta Wale, explaining that he chose to engage the two musicians privately rather than publicly take sides during their dispute.
Reggie noted that although fans may view such conflicts like football rivalries, the musicians involved are the ones who ultimately have to deal with the consequences after the excitement has faded.
He acknowledged that lyrical battles are a major part of hip-hop and dancehall culture but suggested that the disagreement between Sarkodie and Stonebwoy appears to have gone beyond a normal musical rivalry.
“I don’t want that five years from now Sarkodie and Stonebwoy will meet each other and not speak,” he said.
The hiplife veteran also expressed concern that extreme fan loyalty could eventually result in violence, especially if supporters begin treating the rivalry as a personal conflict.
“One day these so-called fans, one will stab the other,” Reggie warned, while distinguishing between fans who simply enjoy the competition and those who genuinely develop hatred for supporters of the opposing artiste.
Despite calling for peace, Reggie said Sarkodie and Stonebwoy do not necessarily have to become close friends if they are unable to resolve their differences.
He also played down the possibility of the disagreement escalating into a physical confrontation between the two artistes and said he did not view Sarkodie’s recent comments as disrespectful.
For Reggie, the main concern is preventing the dispute between the two prominent Ghanaian musicians from escalating into violence among their respective supporters.
“At the end of the day, the music is supposed to bring us together, not violence,” he added.
By: Prince Martey-Sogar