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Stonebwoy spotted with Kanye West’s Creative Director

Stonebwoy has been spotted with the creative director for Kanye West, Clarence “Coodie” Simmons. The Ghanaian musician and pioneer linked up with the acclaimed screenwriter, cinematographer, and producer in New York a few hours after Universal Music Group announced his addition to the Def Jam artist family.

Though it is unclear what the collaboration entails, it is believed Coodie Simmons will serve as the creative director for Stonebwoy’s new obsession smash single, “Therapy.” The single is the first from his newly signed record deal with Def Jam, which is home to some of the continent’s biggest names in hip-hop, Afrobeats, and trap talent.

Since its debut nearly 48 hours ago, “Therapy” has received a massive welcome from music lovers both at home and abroad, as well as received positive reviews from fans and music professionals. According to Universal Music Group, the song will be a standout single from Stonebwoy’s brand new album, due for a mid-2022 premiere.

“Therapy” follows an already distinguished career that comprises four albums and numerous hit singles. The track, which is primarily a love song, kicks hard with a driving beat and all the right flavor for dance floors all over the world.

Coodie Simmons, who is part of a duo alongside Chike Ozah, spent 22 years chronicling the life and career of rapper Kanye West. In October 2019, Coodie, a former stand-up comedian turned music video and documentary director, and his longtime creative partner and co-director, Ozah, Over the last three years, he has worked on taking 330 hours of footage and editing it down to three feature-length documentaries, titled “Jeen-Yuhs: A Kanye Trilogy,” a documentary film about the life of rapper, record producer, and fashion designer Kanye West.

Source: ghanaguardian.com

Ogyem Solomon

Solomon Ogyem – Media Entrepreneur | Journalist | Brand Ambassador Solomon Ogyem is a dynamic Ghanaian journalist and media entrepreneur currently based in South Africa. With a solid foundation in journalism, Solomon is a graduate of the OTEC School of Journalism and Communication Studies in Ghana and Oxbridge Academy in South Africa. He began his career as a reporter at OTEC 102.9 MHz in Kumasi, where he honed his skills in news reporting, community storytelling, and radio broadcasting. His passion for storytelling and dedication to the media industry led him to establish Press MltiMedia Company in South Africa—a growing platform committed to authentic African narratives and multimedia journalism. Solomon is the founder and owner of Thepressradio.com, a news portal focused on delivering credible, timely, and engaging stories across Ghana and Africa. He also owns Press Global Tickets, a service-driven venture in the travel and logistics space, providing reliable ticketing services. He previously owned two notable websites—Ghanaweb.mobi and ShowbizAfrica.net—both of which contributed to entertainment and socio-political discussions within Ghana’s digital space. With a diverse background in media, digital journalism, and business, Solomon Ogyem is dedicated to telling impactful African stories, empowering youth through media, and building cross-continental media partnerships.

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