Telecel TurnUp electrified the campus of the University of Energy and Natural Resources (UENR) in Sunyani this past weekend with an incredible music concert featuring the 2024 TGMA Artiste of the Year, Stonebwoy.
The concert, a tailored event for tertiary institutions on the Telecel Tertiary bundle in Ghana, climaxed the 2024 UENR Students Representative Council (SRC) week celebration.
The event drew tens of thousands of students and residents of Sunyani and adjoining towns to the UENR campus field for a fun-filled night of music and dance.
Headlining the concert, Stonebwoy delivered a high-energy performance that captivated the beaming crowd with his hit songs and infectious moves.
The Afro-dancehall and reggae musician, known for his socially conscious music, treated fans to a setlist that spanned his extensive hits including ‘Into the Future’, ‘Everlasting’, ‘Mightylele’, and ‘Kpo Keke’, among others.
Joining Stonebwoy on stage was Mass Mello, the winner of the UENR campus talent.
The TurnUp Star competition, which showcased the musical talents of UENR students, provided a platform for aspiring student artists to showcase their abilities and potentially launch their music careers.
The five shortlisted contestants, from the many talents who posted their audition entry videos on social media as part of the selection process, were given the chance to perform for the teeming crowd.
Mass Mello stood tall and was adjudged the next Telecel TurnUp star, receiving the GH¢10,000 cash prize and the opportunity to perform alongside Stonebwoy.
Tawa Bolarin, Director of Enterprise Business & Wholesale at Telecel Ghana, said, Telecel TurnUp is carefully curated for tertiary institutions on the Telecel tertiary bundle.
It is a youthful celebration of music and dance which shows the Telecel’s ongoing commitment to powering creativity and supporting student communities.
“We’re thrilled to have brought Stonebwoy to UENR for Telecel TurnUp. Music has the power to connect people and inspire creativity and we’re proud to support emerging talents and provide unforgettable entertainment experiences for people. We are grateful to our partners, Twellium Beverages, ALX, iTel, Indomie, and BBox.”
Tawa Bolarin
Beyond the TurnUp concert, Telecel Ghana partnered with the SRC to organize a cashless bazaar, offering students the opportunity to shop and pay for products and services conveniently using Telecel Cash.
Gideon Aidoo, SRC president of UENR revealed that Telecel TurnUp was a resounding success with Stonebwoy’s amazing headliner performance.
“We’ve created lasting memories with friends and the impact from the partnership with Telecel has boosted student morale, unified our sense of community, and improved campus social life,” Gideon Aidoo said.
Stonebwoy Responds To Controversy Over GIMPA Certificate
Ghanaian dancehall and afrobeats musician, Stonebwoy addressed claims suggesting that his recently acquired GIMPA (Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration) certificate was gifted to him rather than earned.
The allegations were made by an individual who claimed to be a classmate of Stonebwoy, asserting that the musician was rarely seen attending classes.
In response, Stonebwoy firmly dismissed the claims, urging Ghanaians to ignore what he called a “false narrative.”
He explained that GIMPA is a reputable institution where students, regardless of their status, must work hard to earn their degrees.
“GIMPA isn’t a school that individuals or popular people will easily be accorded marks for attendance’ sake,” Stonebwoy stated, emphasizing that he earned his Second Class Upper degree through “blood, sweat, and tears.”
Stonebwoy further expressed his frustration with the rumors, attributing them to a “poverty-stricken mentality” and a “failure mentality.”
Additionally, he defended his academic efforts, noting that he attended evening classes due to his schedule, which may have contributed to the misconceptions.
“I couldn’t have done the morning, that’s why I love GIMPA for how you can get it done,” Stonebwoy said, adding that the institution has measures like cameras in exam halls to ensure integrity.
He used the national platform to denounce those spreading the rumors, calling them out for attempting to tarnish his achievement.
Nonetheless, Stonebwoy climaxed his statement by expressing his satisfaction with earning his degree and urged others to focus on inspiring and educating rather than spreading baseless accusations.
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