SWAG Awards: Stonebwoy to headline 50th anniversary edition

Afropop and dancehall star Stonebwoy will headline the 50th anniversary edition of the Sports Writers Association of Ghana (SWAG) Awards on November 15, 2025.

The association announced the headline act in a post on X on Monday, confirming that the multiple award-winning musician will perform at the Golden Jubilee event at the Accra International Conference Centre.

“IT IS STONEBWOOOOYY! Afropop and Dancehall Star, STONEBWOY, will perform at the Golden Jubilee SWAG Awards scheduled for November 15 at the Accra International Conference Center,” the post read.

This year’s celebration marks a major milestone in recognizing excellence in Ghanaian sports journalism and athletic achievement.

The SWAG Awards, regarded as Ghana’s longest-running sports recognition event, will celebrate outstanding athletes, teams, and sports contributors who have made significant impacts on the country’s sporting landscape.

Awards to be presented on the night include Footballer of the Year, Club of the Year, Boxer of the Year, Coach of the Year, and Referee of the Year, among others.

Corporate partners supporting the event include OmniBSIC Bank, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), Stanbic Bank, Lufart, GCB Bank, Goldbod, Ghana Free Zones Authority, and Phoenix Insurance. Media organizations such as Ignite Media, GTV Sports+, Multimedia Group, Happy FM, Sporty FM, and the EIB Network are providing coverage and promotion ahead of the awards night.

The Golden Jubilee edition is expected to draw prominent personalities from sports, business, and government circles, underscoring the importance of sports journalism to Ghana’s development.

Julius Debrah, Chief of Staff at the Jubilee House, will be the special guest of honour.

His participation reflects the government’s appreciation of the critical role of sports and journalism in national development.

Mr. Debrah has been actively involved in several sports-related events since assuming office in January, including leading health walks and participating in fitness programmes.