Stonebwoy Donates to Nsawam Inmate, Meets Childhood Friend In Prison

Award-winning Ghanaian musician Stonebwoy has donated essential items to inmates at the Nsawam Prison to support their welfare and encourage public compassion.

The donation was made on April 13, 2026, through his Livingstone Foundation. Items presented included toiletries, beverages, bags of rice, and other basic supplies to improve the living conditions of inmates. The gesture formed part of efforts to support vulnerable people in society and draw attention to the needs of prisoners.

During the presentation, Stonebwoy thanked the leadership of the Ghana Prisons Service for allowing him and his team to visit and interact with inmates. He expressed appreciation to key officials, including John Dramani Mahama and the Director-General of Prisons, Patience Baffoe-Bonnie, for their support and cooperation.

The musician stressed the importance of showing kindness to inmates. He said that although they may have broken the law, they are still human beings and part of society. According to him, people should not ignore prisoners but rather support them in any way they can.

He explained that the initiative is the first major outreach project by the Livingstone Foundation, which he runs with his team. He expressed hope that the effort would continue in the future and inspire others to also give back to society.

Stonebwoy called on individuals and organisations to support not only inmates but also others in need. He encouraged Ghanaians to contribute even small help, saying every effort can make a difference in someone’s life.

A day after the donation, on April 14, 2026, Stonebwoy, together with his wife, Louisa Satekla, visited the Ghana Prisons Headquarters in Cantonments. The visit was a courtesy call to the prison leadership following the donation exercise.

Speaking to the media after the visit, the musician shared a personal experience that deeply affected him. He revealed that during his visit to Nsawam Prison, he saw a childhood friend among the inmates. The moment, he said, was emotional and unexpected.

Stonebwoy explained that he grew up in Ashaiman and understands the challenges many young people face. He said it was painful to see someone he knew closely now living behind bars. According to him, no one chooses to go to prison, and people often find themselves there due to difficult circumstances.

The experience, he said, made him reflect on life and reminded him that anyone can face hardship. He noted that visiting the prison gave him a new sense of purpose and motivation to continue supporting others.

He urged the public not to forget inmates and encouraged people to remember them in their prayers. He also called on Ghanaians to offer support whenever possible to help improve the lives of prisoners.