‘Alpha’ Shatta Wale, ‘Omega’ Stonebwoy: How LOC Billed Ghana’s Biggest Artistes For Opening And Closing Ceremonies Of African Games
Stonebwoy has been selected as the headline act for the closing ceremony of the 2023 African Games, which will take place on Saturday, March 23, at the University of Ghana Sports Stadium.
This news comes shortly after his rival, Shatta Wale, performed at the opening ceremony alongside other Ghanaian artists such as King Promise.
The announcement has generated great excitement among the Bhim Nation fraternity, which eagerly anticipates Stonebwoy’s performance and compares it to Wale’s to fuel their ongoing rivalry.
In response to this development, Stonebwoy expresses his gratitude for being chosen to perform at the closing ceremony of the 2023 African Games.
“This event holds immense significance in celebrating African talent and fostering unity among nations. Rest assured, I am committed to bringing vibrant energy and electrifying vibes to the stage, ensuring that Saturday’s performance is nothing short of magical. Africa isn’t ready for the spectacle we have in store,” Stonebwoy told reporters as quoted by MyJoyonline.
Clearly, the Local Organising Committee (LOC) successfully enhanced the excellence of Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy by selecting them to open and close the esteemed 2024 edition of the competition, thereby providing ample delight for their legions of fans.
In the meantime, there have been recent updates highlighting Egypt’s remarkable progress and their collection of numerous medals, showcasing their dominance in this competition.
As of the time of compiling this report, they have accumulated a total of 167 medals, which is the highest among all participating countries.
Nigeria’s achievements in the athletics events have propelled their overall medal count to 90, surpassing their previous tally by five. Among their victories are four gold medals, two of which were secured by defeating the host nation, Ghana, in the men’s and women’s 4×100-meter relay events, respectively.
On Wednesday, South Africa secured two medals, bringing their total to 97, surpassing Nigeria’s medal count. However, due to the significant difference in gold medals, they are ranked lower than Nigeria. Algeria and Tunisia hold the fourth and fifth positions, respectively, with 98 and 66 medals.
Ghana, in sixth place, obtained two medals in the relay events, increasing their count to 49 as they strive for a top-five finish, particularly as the sporting festival nears its conclusion.
On Thursday, March 21, 2024, Ghana will have an opportunity to secure more medals as their boxers, hockey players, and footballers compete in the final events of their respective competitions.
