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{{Infobox musical artist
{{Infobox musical artist
| name = Tygris Gh
| name = Tygris Gh
| image = Tygris Gh.JPG
| image =
| background = solo_singer
| background = solo_singer
| birth_name = Emmanuel Paa Kwesi Nwolley
| birth_name = Emmanuel Paa Kwesi Nwolley
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===2017: ===
===2017: ===
Under "Tygris Gh Music", Tygris(Gh) recorded his first single "My time" featuring [[Gerony]]
Under "Tygris Gh Music", Tygris(Gh) recorded his first single "My time" featuring [[Gerony]]

==Philanthropy==
Stonebwoy established the ‘Livingstone Foundation’.<ref>{{cite web|title=Photos: Stonebwoy Sponsors 5 Students From Alma Mater to Celebrate His Mum's Birthday|url=http://livefmghana.com/2017/01/20/photos-stonebwoy-sponsors-5-students-alma-mater-celebrate-mums-birthday/|website=livefmghana.com|accessdate=3 January 2018}}</ref> In January 2017 the foundation announced a sponsorship package for five students of the [[Tema]] Methodist Day Senior High School, his [[alma mater]].<ref>{{cite web|title=Stonebwoy's Foundation Sponsors Five Students Of His Former High School (See Photos Of Ceremony)|url=https://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2017/01/21/stonebwoys-foundation-sponsors-five-students-former-high-school-see-photos-ceremony/|website=www.ghanacelebrities.com|accessdate=3 January 2018}}</ref>

== Endorsements ==
Stonebwoy has recently been named the Brand Ambassador for 'Big Boss' a new energy drink<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2019/November-29th/stonebwoy-named-brand-ambassador-for-big-boss-energy-drink.php|title=Stonebwoy named brand ambassador for 'Big Boss' energy drink|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2020-01-13}}</ref>

==World tours and notable performances==
Stonebwoy kicked off his world tour in the Euro-zone in August 2014.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stonebwoy tours Europe|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Stonebwoy-tours-Europe-310238|website=www.ghanaweb.com|accessdate=3 January 2018}}</ref> He performed in Germany, Italy, Spain and [[Austria]]. His 2016 Canada-America tour saw him perform in New York City, [[Ohio]], Philadelphia and [[Ontario]]. In the same year, he rocked [[Perth]], Melbourne, Brisbane and Sidney all in Australia.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.georgebritton.com/events/articles/pages/97d4e680-4d56-487d-a004-3d65ff5dd5d6|website=www.georgebritton.com|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20180104083332/http://www.georgebritton.com/events/articles/pages/97d4e680-4d56-487d-a004-3d65ff5dd5d6|title=Stonebwoy Live In Australia|archivedate=4 January 2018|accessdate=25 March 2019}}</ref>
His second Euro tour saw him travel to the [[Nordic countries|Nordic]] to thrill fans in Denmark, Finland and Sweden in last quarter of 2017.<ref>{{cite web|title=Stonebwoy set for European tour|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/stonebwoy-set-european-tour|website=www.musicinafrica.net|accessdate=3 January 2018}}</ref> Stonebwoy performed at [[Reggae Sumfest]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/entertainment/stonebwoy-performs-at-jamaica-s-reggae-sumfest-today.html|website=www.graphic.com.gh|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref> Afro nation festival in [[Portugal]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2019/08/01/stonebwoy-set-to-perform-at-afronation-concert-in-portugal-with-busy-signal-kranium-and-others/|title=Stonebwoy Set To Perform At AfroNation Concert In Portugal With Busy Signal, Kranium And Others|date=2019-08-01|website=GhanaCelebrities.Com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref> Rotterdam reggae festival,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/51110/stonebwoy-thrills-audience-at-reggae-festival-in-germany.html|title=Stonebwoy Thrills Audience At Reggae Festival In Germany|website=Modern Ghana|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref> [[Uppsala Reggae Festival]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2019/June-15th/stonebwoy-gears-up-for-shuga-summer-tour.php|title=Stonebwoy gears up for Shuga Summer Tour|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref> [[Rototom Sunsplash]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://rototomsunsplash.com/en/invitado/stonebwoy/|title=Stonebwoy|website=Rototom Sunsplash|language=en-US|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.thestartmagazine.com/article/19ed2d42-015d-4169-87cc-590ed0dad5d6|title=Start Magazine|website=www.thestartmagazine.com|access-date=2019-09-07}}</ref>

== Controversy ==
On the eve of May 18, 2019, during the 20th edition of Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, a brawl erupted between the followers of Stonebwoy<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.aacehypez.net/news/entertainment-news/stonebwoy-crowned-best-african-reggae-dancehall-entertainer-at-the-38th-irawma/|title=Stonebwoy crowned Best African Reggae/Dancehall Entertainer at the 38th IRAWMA|last=|first=|date=|website=AaceHypez|url-status=live|archive-url=|archive-date=|access-date=}}</ref> and his music rival [[Shatta Wale]] and his fans, which lead to Stonebwoy pulling a gun on stage.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.graphic.com.gh/news/general-news/ghana-news-shatta-wale-stonebwoy-arrested1.html |title=Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy arrested |date=2019-05-20 |website=www.graphic.com.gh |access-date=2019-05-25}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://yen.com.gh/127871-2019-vgma-shatta-stonebwoy-detained-police-cells-overnight-stage-clash-video.html|title=TShatta Wale and Stonebwoy detained in police cells overnight over clash at VGMA 2019 (video) - YEN.COM.GH|date=26 May 2019|work=yen.com.gh|accessdate=26 May 2019}}</ref> They were both arrested and detained the following day.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/NewsArchive/VGMAs-2019-Shatta-Wale-Stonebwoy-arrested-over-chaos-on-stage-747694|title=VGMAs 2019: Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy arrested over chaos on stage|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> They both appeared in court where they pleaded not guilty to both their respective charges after which they were granted bail of GH¢50,000 each. They were stripped of the awards they picked up that night and were indefinitely banned from the program by Charterhouse, the organizers.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://pan-african-music.com/en/stonebwoy-shatta-wale-beef/|title=A brief history of the Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale beef|last=Media|first=Numeriq|date=2019-07-01|website=Pan African Music|language=en-UK|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref> They made peace by the 30th day of the very same month.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.modernghana.com/entertainment/58868/shatta-wale-and-stonebwoy-finally-make-peace-vide.html|title=Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy finally make peace (Video)|last=Journalist|first=Mustapha Attractive|website=Modern Ghana|language=en|access-date=2019-10-18}}</ref>

== Discography ==
===Studio albums===
*2012: ''Grade 1''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dancehallreggaeworld.com/stonebwoy-burniton-released-debut-album-grade-1.html|title=Stonebwoy Burniton released debut album "Grade #1|website=Dancehall Reggae World|access-date=2019-01-13}}</ref>
*2014: ''Necessary Evil''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.pulse.com.gh/entertainment/music/stonebwoy-dancehall-star-releases-second-studio-album-necessary-evil/gb4jgm7|title=Dancehall Star Releases Second Studio Album "Necessary Evil"|date=2014-12-17|website=Entertainment|language=en-US|access-date=2019-01-13}}</ref>
*2017: ''Epistles of Mama''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2018/january-19th/stonebwoys-epistles-of-mama-album-rated-number-2-in-the-world.php|title=Stonebwoy's 'Epistles Of Mama' album rated number 2 in the world|date=2018-01-19|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-01-13}}</ref>
*2020: ''Anloga Junction''<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/stonebwoy-features-top-artists-anloga-junction-album|title=Stonebwoy features top artists on Anloga Junction album|date=2020-04-24|website=Music In Africa|language=en|access-date=2020-04-24}}</ref>

=== Singles ===
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Year
!Title
!Album
!Ref.
|-
| rowspan="6" |2012
|Rat Race
| rowspan="6" |Grade 1


==Awards and nominations==
{| class="wikitable"
|+
Awards won by Stonebwoy and his nominations
!Year
!Award ceremony
!Award Presented
!Nominated work/recipient
!Result
!Ref
|-
| rowspan="7" |2015
|[[BET Awards]]
|Best International Act
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/June-28th/stonebwoy-wins-2015-bet-awards-best-international-act.php|title=Stonebwoy wins 2015 BET Awards Best International Act - MyJoyOnline.com|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|Vodafone Ghana Music]]
[[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|Awards]]
|Artist of the Year
<br />
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2018/April-15th/stonebwoy-sets-record-wins-reggaedancehall-artiste-award-4-times.php|title=Stonebwoy sets record, wins 'Reggae/Dancehall Artiste' award 4 times|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|Reggae/Dancehall
Artiste of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2018/April-15th/stonebwoy-sets-record-wins-reggaedancehall-artiste-award-4-times.php|title=Stonebwoy sets record, wins 'Reggae/Dancehall Artiste' award 4 times|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|[[All Africa Music Awards]]
|Best African Reggae,
Ragga and Dancehall
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2015/November-16th/stonebwoy-wiyaala-win-at-2015-all-africa-music-awards.php|title=Stonebwoy, Wiyaala win at 2015 All Africa Music Awards - MyJoyOnline.com|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |MTN 4Syte Music
Awards
|Best Reggae/Dancehall
Video
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/stonebwoy-dominates-4syte-awards|title=Stonebwoy dominates 4Syte Awards|date=2015-11-17|website=Music In Africa|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|Best Directed Video
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/stonebwoy-dominates-4syte-awards|title=Stonebwoy dominates 4Syte Awards|date=2015-11-17|website=Music In Africa|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|Most Influential Artist
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/stonebwoy-dominates-4syte-awards|title=Stonebwoy dominates 4Syte Awards|date=2015-11-17|website=Music In Africa|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="6" |2016
|International Reggae and
World Music Awards
|Most Promising Act
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Stonebwoy-and-Shatta-Wale-win-big-at-IRAWMA-2016-474835|title=Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale win big at IRAWMA 2016|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|[[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|Vodafone Ghana Music]]
[[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|Awards]]
|Reggae/Dancehall
Song of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2018/April-15th/stonebwoy-sets-record-wins-reggaedancehall-artiste-award-4-times.php|title=Stonebwoy sets record, wins 'Reggae/Dancehall Artiste' award 4 times|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="4" |Ghana Music Awards UK
|Most Popular Song
of the Year
|Himself
|{{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-Music-Awards-UK-2016-See-full-list-of-winners-484312|title=Ghana Music Awards UK 2016: See full list of winners|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|Reggae/Dancehall
Song of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-Music-Awards-UK-2016-See-full-list-of-winners-484312|title=Ghana Music Awards UK 2016: See full list of winners|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|Artiste of the Year
|Himself
|{{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-Music-Awards-UK-2016-See-full-list-of-winners-484312|title=Ghana Music Awards UK 2016: See full list of winners|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|Album of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Ghana-Music-Awards-UK-2016-See-full-list-of-winners-484312|title=Ghana Music Awards UK 2016: See full list of winners|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |2017
|[[BET Awards]]
|Best International Act
|Himself
|{{Nominated}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2017/may-15th/stonebwoy-nominated-for-2017-bet-awards.php|title=Stonebwoy nominated for 2017 BET Awards|date=2017-05-15|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nydjlive.com/bet-awards-2017-full-list-of-nominees-announced/|title=BET Awards 2017 : Full List Of Nominees Announced|date=2017-05-15|website=NYDJ Live|language=en-GB|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |[[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|Vodafone Ghana Music]]
[[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|Awards]]
|Reggae/Dancehall
Artiste of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Full-list-of-winners-at-VGMA-2017-527196|title=Full list of winners at VGMA 2017|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|Reggae/Dancehall
song of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Full-list-of-winners-at-VGMA-2017-527196|title=Full list of winners at VGMA 2017|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="6" |2018
|[[All Africa Music Awards]]
|Best Reggae/Dancehall
African Artiste
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2018/November-27th/full-list-all-the-winners-at-2018-afrima.php|title=Full list: All the winners at 2018 AFRIMA|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|[[Nickelodeon Kids' Choice Awards]]
|Favorite African Star
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2019/March-25th/stonebwoy-takes-favorite-african-star-award-at-2019-nickelodeon-kids-choice.php|title=Stonebwoy takes 'Favorite African Star' award at 2019 Nickelodeon Kids Choice|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="3" |3Music Awards
|Reggae/Dancehall artiste
of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Full-list-of-winners-for-2018-3-Music-Awards-637589|title=Full list of winners for 2018 3 Music Awards|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|Twitstar of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Full-list-of-winners-for-2018-3-Music-Awards-637589|title=Full list of winners for 2018 3 Music Awards|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|Instagram Star of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/entertainment/Full-list-of-winners-for-2018-3-Music-Awards-637589|title=Full list of winners for 2018 3 Music Awards|website=www.ghanaweb.com|language=en|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
|[[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|Vodafone Ghana Music]]
[[Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|Awards]]
|Reggae/Dancehall Artiste
of the Year
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.myjoyonline.com/entertainment/2018/April-15th/full-list-of-winners-at-2018-vodafone-ghana-music-awards.php|title=Full list of winners at 2018 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards|website=www.myjoyonline.com|access-date=2019-08-09}}</ref>
|-
| rowspan="2" |2019
|African Entertainment Awards USA
|Best Male Artiste
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.africanentertainmentawards.org/best-male-artist-stonebwoy/|title=Best Male Artist – Stonebwoy – AEAUSA|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-09}}</ref>
|-
|AFRIMA 2019
|Best Reggae Dancehall Artiste
|Himself
|{{Won}}
|<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ghnewslab.com/2019/11/afrima-2019-stonebwoy-wins-reggae-dancehall-artiste-for-3rd-time.html|title=AFRIMA 2019 – Stonebwoy wins Reggae Dancehall artiste for 3rd time|language=en-US|access-date=2019-11-23}}</ref>
|-
|2020
|International Reggae and
World Music Awards
|Best African Reggae/Dancehall
Entertainer
|Himself
|{{Won}}

Latest revision as of 09:53, 24 July 2020

Tygris Gh
Birth nameEmmanuel Paa Kwesi Nwolley
Also known asRapboss
Born (2000-11-28) November 28, 2000 (age 24)
Twifu Praso, Ghana
OriginTwifu Praso-Central, Ghana
Genres
Occupation(s)Singer, Music Producer
InstrumentVocals
Years active2016–present
LabelsTygris Gh Music. ,.
Websitetygrisghpage.blogspot.com

Emmanuel Paa Kwesi Nwolley, better known by his stage name Tygris(Gh), is a Ghanaian Afropop, dance hall, Music Producer and reggae singer. He is the CEO of Tygris Gh Music Group.

Life and music career

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Tygris(Gh) was born in Twifu Praso |Central region of Ghana]] and began making music in his early school days. He realized his talents and abilities as a lyricist and scriptwriter at an early age, remembering writing and acting drama pieces as far back as the first year in Junior High school.


2017:

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Under "Tygris Gh Music", Tygris(Gh) recorded his first single "My time" featuring Gerony

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