Afro-dancehall icon Stonebwoy, known in private life as Livingstone Etse Satekla, has called on the government to bring back Ghana Airways, the country’s defunct national airline.
In a post on his X (formerly Twitter) page on October 6, 2025, the award-winning artiste passionately appealed to authorities to consider reviving the airline despite its long collapse.
“Bring back GHANA AIRWAYS. Please and thank you. It is possible,” he wrote, expressing optimism that the airline could once again take to the skies.
Ghana Airways, which served as the country’s flag carrier, was established in 1958—just a year after Ghana gained independence. It began operations in July that same year, taking over routes previously managed by the West African Airways Corporation. The airline was initially a joint venture between the Government of Ghana, which owned 60%, and the British Overseas Airways Corporation (BOAC), which held 40%.
Despite its early promise, Ghana Airways eventually succumbed to financial and operational difficulties, including debts exceeding $160 million, poor management, and overstaffing.
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In 2004, the United States Department of Transportation banned the airline from operating in the U.S. after identifying safety concerns, including the use of unsafe aircraft and expired licenses. These issues led to the final suspension of flights.
Although the government later took over the airline, it declined to inject further funds into the struggling entity, resulting in its liquidation in June 2005.
Over the years, successive governments have made various attempts to re-establish a national carrier, but none have come to fruition. Stonebwoy’s call has reignited public interest and nostalgia for Ghana Airways, once seen as a proud symbol of the nation’s identity.
Stort By: Afia Ohenewaa Akyerem