Stonebwoy’s lawsuit, filed in the High Court of Justice on May 31, 2024, stems from comments Baba Sadiq made on his X page (formerly known as Twitter).
In the writ, the reigning Ghanaian Artist of the Year demands that Baba Sadiq delete the offending tweets and issue an unqualified apology.
Stonebwoy, real name Livingstone Etse Satekla, is also seeking GH¢3 million in damages, claiming the tweets have harmed his reputation and that Baba Sadiq acted with malice and intent to defame him by posting statements he knew to be false.
The lawsuit follows growing concern among social media observers, who had noted Stonebwoy’s initial decision to ignore Baba Sadiq’s disturbing comments, which implied that Stonebwoy is a violent abuser of women.
The comments went viral and ignited heated discussions among fans and the general public because Stonebwoy has a long-standing record of championing women’s rights and has spearheaded several philanthropic activities aimed at supporting women.
The writ confirms that the Ghanaian icon is committed to protecting his hard-won reputation, as he has resorted to the legal system to vindicate his rights.