In Ghana’s vibrant music scene, some of the biggest names are not just connected by fame but by blood as well.
Surprisingly, four of the country’s most prominent artistes share family ties that many fans might not be aware of.
Despite their family bonds, these stars have carved out individual paths in the industry, often navigating complex relationships along the way.
King Promise and KiDi
It was revealed during an episode of United Showbiz that King Promise and KiDi are cousins.
This revelation surfaced after a dispute between the two, sparked by King Promise’s management asking for his verse to be removed from KiDi’s hit song Enjoyment.
Despite this tension, their connection remains strong. Following a joint performance, King Promise took to social media to acknowledge their relationship, posting:
“Big love, cousin! I remember when we began this music journey, like yesterday! Proud of you, like you are of me!”
While the two artistes have pursued solo careers, they remain major figures in Ghana’s music scene.
Interestingly, despite their shared family background, their musical styles differ significantly, and they haven’t collaborated on many projects, partly due to past disagreements.
Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy
Another surprising connection exists between two of Ghana’s biggest dancehall artistes, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy. Known for their rivalry in the music industry, few people are aware that they are actually related.
This surprising detail was shared by Shatta Wale’s mother, Elsie Avemegah, during an interview on Peace FM in 2019.
According to Madam Elsie, Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale are cousins, with both hailing from the Ahiableh family. She explained that while neither artist may be aware of this connection, Stonebwoy’s mother is her aunt, making the two artistes family.
“Both of them are not aware, but I know that Stonebwoy’s biological mother is my auntie. I am from the Ahiableh family, and Stonebwoy’s uncle is Ahiableh, and my grandfather is Ahiableh. So they are related, and they both don’t know,” she shared.
Despite their familial bond, Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy have been perceived as fierce competitors within the industry, often labelled as rivals. Their ongoing feuds have overshadowed the fact that they share the same lineage.
These revelations highlight the complex and intertwined relationships in Ghana’s entertainment industry, where family ties can coexist with fierce professional competition.
Even though they are related by blood, these artistes continue to thrive independently, each making their mark on Ghanaian music in their own unique way.