Dancehall stars Stonebwoy and Shatta Wale have thrown their weight behind the Black Stars’ 2026 World Cup preparations with substantial donations.
The fundraising gala took place on Friday, March 20, at the Kempinski Hotel in Accra, an event graced by former President John Dramani Mahama.
At the event, Stonebwoy announced a contribution of $81,000 in cash, alongside $20,000 in music services, bringing his total support to $101,000.
“In terms of contribution, I will be donating $81,000,” Stonebwoy said.
Shatta Wale also confirmed a $100,000 donation, emphasising the collective support from businesses and the government.
“With companies and everybody supporting, including the man of the land, His Excellency [John Mahama], I just want to say from my team to the Black Stars and the whole organisation, we are donating $100,000,” Wale said.
Corporate backing for the campaign has been led by Engineers & Planners, the mining company owned by Ibrahim Mahama, which committed $5 million. Gold Fields followed with a pledge of $2 million, plus an additional $1 million earmarked for next year.
The government aims to raise a total of $30 million to bolster Ghana’s World Cup campaign.
Ghana has been drawn into Group L alongside England, Croatia, and Panama, with the Black Stars set to kick off their tournament against Panama on June 17 in Toronto.
