Afro-pop Reggae Dancehall artist Stonebwoy is one of the richest musicians in Ghana earning millions from his music career.
Stonebwoy, also known by his moniker 1 Gad, is one of the most famous musicians in Ghana. He also doubles up as the CEO of the Burniton Music Group. The rise of this star has been quite a journey that began way back in school.
Ghanaian artist, Stonebwoy is set to release his fifth studio dubbed “5th Dimension” on April 28th, 2023 since he shot to fame in 2009. His new masterpiece is a free collection of intellectual songs as well as a tracklist featuring top artists in Africa.
Before this, he has other albums like Anloga Junction (released in 2020), Epistles of Mama (released in 2017), Necessary Evil (released in 2014), and Grade 1 Album (released in 2012).
His talent has seen him win the BET Awards for Best International Act: Africa in 2015. He has also won a number of awards in Ghana and across the globe. He is a ‘partial’ Grammy nominee after an album he was featured on got nominated.
In 2022, his career saw another surge after he was signed unto Universal Music Group’s Def Jam Recordings and its flagship Def Jam Recordings Africa. He’s poised to make three albums under the label.
Stonebwoy’s career, achievements, and progress have been well documented on the web but there is a gap when it comes to his fortune. Like, is the Ghanaian artist rich, has music really paid off well for him, how much is he worth? Here’s everything we know about Stonebwoy’s net worth, cars, houses, and assets made from his musical journey so far.
| Full Name: | Stonebwoy |
| Net Worth: | $6 million |
| Career: | Afro-pop & reggae-dancehall artiste, songwriter, and entrepreneur. |
| Source of wealth: | Music, and endorsements |
| Current Residence: | Accra, Ghana |
| Houses: | More than two |
| Cars: | More than 5 |
| Record Label: | Burniton Music Group and Universal Music Group’s Def Jam Recordings |
What is Stonebwoy’s net worth?
Stonebwoy is among the top five wealthiest musicians in Ghana and among the richest and most successful artists in Africa. Not only does he have more songs topping the charts, but he has assets that rake in millions of dollars – all thanks to his music career.
So, how much is Stonebwoy worth right now? According to Glusea, Stonebwoy has a current net worth of $6 million. Apart from being a singer, he is also the CEO of Burniton Music Group and an entrepreneur. The majority of his money comes from his music career and a few other endeavors he tries as much as possible to keep a secret.
The ways through which Stonebwoy makes his money include tours, show or stage performances, feature or collaboration charges, music copy sales, digital online streaming platforms, and a whooping coming from his deal with Universal Music Group’s Def Jam Recordings and its flagship Def Jam Recordings Africa which started in 2022.
Stonebwoy also earns from endorsements which he has had a few in the past years. He was recently been named the Brand Ambassador for ‘Big Boss’, a new energy drink. He is a global ambassador for sanitation. In September 2019, he was made the brand ambassador for Voltic Natural Mineral Water. In September 2020, Stonebwoy was named Tecno Mobile brand ambassador and unveiled the Camon 16 Series in October 2020.
He has collaborations with internationally recognized artists and performed on the international stage. To add to this, he has also done a lot to promote his albums and managed to sell most of his songs.
Stonebwoy Cars
Stonebwoy has his own riches, just that he doesn’t flaunt them as much as some do. Ghana’s Stonebwoy has a list of exotic car collections.
On September 2020, Stonebwoy’s top hype girl, Ayisha Modi, flaunted the cars and plush residence of the Ghanaian dancehall star to prove he’s just as rich, if not richer than Shatta Wale.
Ayisha, in a video posted online, took Ghanaians through a tour of Stonebwoy’s house known as the ‘BHIM Residence’, a massive and plush mansion owned by the ‘Putuu’ hitmaker.
Her tour showed us numerous cars owned by Stonebwoy, some of which we know about and others we never dreamed about.
So, how many cars does Stonebwoy have? There is no clear answer to this question but the hitmaker has a wide taste when it comes to cars. Among his fleet of cars since 2018, you will notice the customized Hyundai Sonata. It’s armed with a 2.4 L engine. It has 185 horsepower meaning it can maintain its stability even when under high speed. The car was reported to be a result of the deal he signed with Zylofon Media.
He also owns a Porsche Panamera. The luxurious car is worth a fortune and has a top speed of 170 mph. It also has a unique design that will catch the eye of any car fan. It has been customized to suit the needs and specifications of the owner. It is owned by a few Ghanaians due to its exotic nature. This masterpiece is a statement of class and elegance.
To add to his collection of cars, the star also owns a state-of-the-art Range Rover sport. The car is a beast on the roads.
In 2020, Stonebwoy donated a brand new 2018 model Toyota Corolla to veteran music producer Nana Asa Mensah, known popularly in the music scene as Agiecoat, through his charity organization, The Livingstone Foundation (TLF).
His most recent car is Bentley Flying Spur which he showed off in 2022 and is expected to have cost him around $190,000 which is equivalent to 2,204,934.80 Ghanaian Cedis. His hard work seems to really pay off.
His musical friend whom he collaborated on his “Activate” song with, Davido took to his Instagram story to congratulate him on his car.
Stonebwoy house
Stonebwoy who currently lives in his mansion in Ashaiman (the headquarters of the Ashaiman Municipal District of the Greater Accra Region) has a number of houses in Ghana. On November 2022, it was rumored that Stonebwoy had acquired a plush home in South Africa although he didn’t confirm or deny it to his fans.
Back in 2018, Yen Ghana reported that Stonebwoy shelled out $500,000 for the fully furnished mansion which was put up for sale not long ago for his wife, Dr. Louisa Ansong Satekla. Details on this property were a bit scanty but some reports stated the house is situated near the home of a former Black Stars player at Trasacco Estates in Accra.
In the same year (2018), it was reported that Stonebwoy received a brand new house from his deal with Zylofon Media after signing with the record label. Although the specifications of the house weren’t disclosed, pictures made rounds on the internet depicting a mansion fit for the Ghanaian Dancehall King. He recently showed off his million-dollar house on social media.