Sista Afia Apologises to Stonebwoy After Viral Collaboration Video Sparks Backlash

Ghanaian musician Sista Afia has apologised to dancehall artiste Stonebwoy following criticism on social media over a humorous video in which she publicly appealed to him for a musical collaboration.

The singer addressed the controversy in a post on X, explaining that she had no intention of disrespecting Stonebwoy, his management team or anyone associated with the award-winning musician.

According to Sista Afia, although her approach may have been interpreted differently by some people, her intention was simply to express her interest in working with the dancehall star.

“If my approach made Stonebwoy, his team, or anyone feel disrespected, I sincerely apologise. That was never my intention, and I would never intentionally disrespect someone I have so much admiration for,” she wrote.

Sista Afia further urged social media users not to misrepresent the situation or turn what she described as a simple request for a collaboration into a controversy over disrespect.

She insisted that there was no personal disagreement, hidden agenda or attempt to take a swipe at Stonebwoy, stressing that the video was merely a lighthearted expression of her desire to make music with him.

“Let’s not turn a simple request for a collaboration into a narrative of disrespect. There was no bad blood, no shade, and no hidden agenda. Just an artist expressing interest in making music with another artist,” she added.

The apology follows a wave of reactions from social media users after the video circulated online. While Sista Afia appeared to be making the request in a humorous manner, some viewers criticised her approach, arguing that it could be perceived as disrespectful towards Stonebwoy.

The incident subsequently sparked discussions online, prompting the singer to clarify her intentions and address the criticism surrounding the video.

In her response, Sista Afia reaffirmed her admiration for Stonebwoy and maintained that her interest in collaborating with him should not be interpreted as an attempt to provoke controversy.