Efia Odo sends apology note to Stonebwoy over Artiste of the Year comment, says “I am very sorry”

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Ghanaian-American actress and television personality, Andrea Owusu, professionally known as Efia Odo, has issued a heartfelt apology to Livingstone Etse Satekla, popularly known as Stonebwoy, over her controversial remarks regarding the 2024 Artiste of the Year award.

Stonebwoy, the acclaimed Ghanaian Afropop, Afro-dancehall, and reggae musician, recently took home the coveted 2024 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) Artiste of the Year. He was nominated alongside other notable artists such as Sarkodie, Black Sherif, King Promise, Nacee, and Kuami Eugene.

A fervent supporter of King Promise, Efia Odo caused a stir on social media by describing Stonebwoy as an “old man” and suggesting he should leave the award for younger artists. She stated, “I think it is because Shatta and Sark have won it twice, so that means he too wants it twice (I’ve not mentioned names). The old man should just leave it for the kids because it is evident that numbers don’t lie. If you like, let’s compare King Promise’s numbers to others.”

However, during a recent appearance on Accra-based United Television’s showbiz program, Efia Odo admitted her comment was inappropriate. “When I am a fan of someone, I go hard for the person. What I said about Stonebwoy, calling him an old man, was wrong, I admit it. I have always wanted to publicly apologize to Stonebwoy. He is among the top artists in the country. For me to talk like that because I was trying to defend my friend (King Promise) was very wrong.”

Efia Odo emphasized that Stonebwoy deserves accolades beyond the Ghana Music Awards. “I publicly made that comment, so I wanted a public space like TV to apologize. When you write something on the internet, it doesn’t have as much impact as the person seeing you face to face; there is more emphasis on the emotion. I see Stonebwoy as bigger than the Ghana Music Awards, I see him as bigger than the platforms they give you.”

She concluded by expressing her admiration for Stonebwoy’s potential to achieve global recognition, such as a Grammy. “I want him to get to where I want him to get to, which is the Grammy. I think every artist wants to get the Grammy, so what I did was totally wrong, was disrespectful, I am very sorry.”

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    Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University
    of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a
    strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment.
    Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth
    development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing
    meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

    As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication
    and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content.
    His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and
    fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

    Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including
    Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon),
    Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and
    Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business
    and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of
    the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the
    University of Ghana Parliament House.

    Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered
    initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes,
    welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the
    student experience and promoting collective growth.

    As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students'
    Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year,
    Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare,
    accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.

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Abraham kofi Amudzegbe
Abraham kofi Amudzegbe

Abraham Kofi Amudzegbe is a Level 300 Nursing student at the University of Ghana, Legon, an author, student leader, and youth advocate with a strong passion for public service, leadership, and student empowerment. Through his writing, he explores topics related to education, youth development, leadership, health, and social impact, contributing meaningful perspectives on issues that affect students and young people.

As an author at Insight Ghana, Abraham leverages his strong communication and research skills to produce informative and thought-provoking content. His work reflects a commitment to advocacy, public engagement, and fostering conversations that inspire positive change within society.

Abraham currently serves in several leadership capacities, including Vice President of the Volta Region Students Association (VORSA Legon), Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the University of Ghana Nursing and Midwifery Students Association (UGHANMSA), Deputy Head of the Business and Political Chamber of PENSA Legon, Public Relations Officer (PRO) of the Oti Region Students Association (ORSA), and a Member of the University of Ghana Parliament House.

Over the years, he has led and supported numerous student-centered initiatives, including academic tutorials, mentorship programmes, welfare interventions, and advocacy campaigns aimed at improving the student experience and promoting collective growth.

As an aspiring President of the University of Ghana Students' Representative Council (UGSRC) for the 2026/2027 academic year, Abraham seeks to champion a vision centered on student welfare, accountability, inclusiveness, innovation, and effective representation.