Over the last decade, Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has established himself as a leading figure in Afropop, Afrobeats, dancehall, reggae, and other genres across the African Diaspora. Rather than adhering to a single style, he embraces Afro-Caribbean fusion. “I’m happy to be one of the young guys who inculcate reggae music, dancehall music on top of the African sound, you know, and call it Afro dancehall and keep going and giving it to the world,” Stonebwoy said in an exclusive interview with Blavity. In late 2024, the 36-year-old artist released his sixth studio album, Up & Runnin6 , featuring notable tracks like “Shine,” “Memories,” “Jejereje,” and “Whine & Jiggle” with Jamaican dancehall artist Spice. The album explores themes of introspection, spirituality, romance, and empowerment. “It’s a compliment. It’s always another version of me,” Stonebwoy said. “We just keep going up and we’re on the sixth. It’s always going to be a complement to my journey as a musician. There’s an…