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Sarkodie Releases Tracklist For New Album ‘Jamz’

Sarkodie Releases Tracklist For New Album ‘Jamz’

Sarkodie has released the tracklist for his much anticipated eighth studio album ‘Jamz’. In a Twitter post on Monday, November 7, Sarkodie dubbed that album as a DJ’s best playlist. “#CountDown is on! JAMZ Playlist|| Get ready to update your playlist this Friday … your long drive this weekend is sorted…This project is like enjoying the best playlist by your fav DJ…4 days to go #Jamzalbum,” he wrote. ‘Jamz’ is a 10-track album and has nine artiste featured on it. Track two named ‘Confam’ is the only song that has no feature. The lead song ‘Labadi’ which has already been…
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Sarkodie Should Have Been Bigger Than Wizkid – Shatta Wale

Sarkodie Should Have Been Bigger Than Wizkid – Shatta Wale

Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale believes his colleague Sarkodie should have been a bigger artiste than Wizkid or just as big. Speaking on Showbiz A-Z, Shatta Wale said that the ‘Pizza and Burger’ rapper failed to take advantage of his relationship with record producer Akon to boost his career. He said that he has noticed Sarkodie invest so much money into his music and his brand but that has not propelled the rapper’s career as much as he expected to. This he said is mostly because he is an independent artiste making moves in the industry all by himself with no…
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Every Ghanaian Is Proud Of You – Sarkodie Tells Black Sherif

Every Ghanaian Is Proud Of You – Sarkodie Tells Black Sherif

Rapper Sarkodie has praised Black Sherif for his exploits in the music industry. Speaking at Black Sherif’s private cocktail over the weekend to celebrate his debut album, Sarkodie said that the ‘Soja’ hitmaker has won not only Ghanaians’ hearts with his work but international fans as well. He stated that Black Sherif’s music has become a demand in other countries and he (Sarkodie) just like other fans could not be more proud of the musician and his achievements. “International Blacko. I think it’s how every Ghanaian feels and we all feel super proud. The fact that when you go somewhere…
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‘I Am Ashamed’ – Sarkodie Speaks On Not Attending Nana Ampadu’s Funeral

‘I Am Ashamed’ – Sarkodie Speaks On Not Attending Nana Ampadu’s Funeral

Sarkodie has missed attending the funeral of Nana Ampadu and he is ashamed. Sarkodie The Ghanaian High Life legend has been laid to rest after a 3-day burial ceremony. Nana Ampadu was buried at his home town, Obo Kwahu, in the Eastern Region on October 8. The musician died on Tuesday, September 28, 2021, after battling an illness Nana Ampadu is a respected Ghanaian music legend. However, the fellow Ghanaian musicians who often pay homage to him were not spotted at his funeral. Nana Ampadu funeral details Speaking on missing the funeral, Sarkodie took to Twitter to say that "ashamed…
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I Gave Sarkodie International Appeal Through My Awards – Dr UN

I Gave Sarkodie International Appeal Through My Awards – Dr UN

Kwame Owusu Fordjour, known as Dr UN, says he gave Sarkodie an international appeal when he awarded him. “My award has made Sarkodie popular and given him an international appeal,” he told AJ Poundz on Onua FM’s Adwuma Adwuma midmorning show. According to Dr UN, the kind of mileage Sarkodie and the rest of his awardees got from his awards was enormous. “Earlier, Sark was only known to the Ghanaians community abroad. For example, initially, when he travels to New York, he was known by just the Ghanaian community there. When my award made it into international headlines, for example, BBC and CNN,…
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‘Black Sherif’s Album Will Do Better Than Shatta Wale Aand Sarkodie’s Album’ – Bullgod

‘Black Sherif’s Album Will Do Better Than Shatta Wale Aand Sarkodie’s Album’ – Bullgod

Artiste manager, Lawerence Asiamah Hanson, popularly known as Bullgod says Sarkodie and Shatta Wale’s upcoming albums cannot compete with Black Sherif’s debut dubbed the ‘The Villain I Never Was’. Speaking to Doreen Avio on Daybreak Hitz, Bullgod mentioned that Sarkodie and Shatta Wale are handicapped when it comes to reaching a wider audience, unlike Black Sherif because they are not signed on to distribution companies like EMPIRE. According to him, Black Sherif’s involvement with companies like EMPIRE puts him miles ahead of other Ghanaian musicians. “I woke up this morning and I realized that this month is serious because we have three of our artistes…
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Dear Sarkodie, Lung Cancer Kills; Stop Smoking – Fan Pleads

Dear Sarkodie, Lung Cancer Kills; Stop Smoking – Fan Pleads

When photos of Sarkodie smoking popped up, the Ghanaian rapper vehemently refused to accept his new social life. He explained it away, saying it was used as a prop for his photoshoot. A year later, Sarkodie has come out to admit his appetite for cigars, flaunting it openly. Sarkodie’s photos of him smoking cigars caused outrage last year, where many thought he was setting a bad example for the youth.  In response, he explained that cigars were usually used to depict wealth and success. And that was his intention for using them to crown his achievements in the music industry.  Even…
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I Support Kirani Ayat’s Copyright Case Against GTA, Tourism Ministry – Sarkodie

I Support Kirani Ayat’s Copyright Case Against GTA, Tourism Ministry – Sarkodie

Rapper, Sarkodie has thrown his weight behind Kirani Ayat in the latter’s bid to get the Ministry of Tourism and the Ghana Tourism Authority to compensate him for using his content without consent. In a tweet, Sarkodie noted that creatives work tirelessly to sell the country to investors and tourists with no help whatsoever from the government. The ‘Pizza and Bigger’ hitmaker stated that he would support Kirani Ayat to get his due especially since the musician reached out to the Tourism Ministry and did not get any help. “We (creatives) do a lot to put our country out there,…
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Global Citizen Festival: Sarkodie Outdoors His ‘Original’ Song As Sark Nation Anthem

Global Citizen Festival: Sarkodie Outdoors His ‘Original’ Song As Sark Nation Anthem

Sarkodie undoubtedly has established himself as one of the greatest musicians Ghana has ever dealt with, and his performance at the 2022 Global Citizen Festival stage, confirmed the facts. Sarkodie proved, through his introductory song, stage presence, backup vocalists, choreographers, song choices, and outfit, why he is the best and biggest musician in Ghana and why he has remained influential in the industry for the past ten years. The ‘Coachella’ hitmaker also launched the official anthem for his fan base, SarkNatives on stage. In the video where he made the pronouncement, Sarkodie said, “And this song right here is the Sark…
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And Ghana Gave The World A Dazzling Global Citizen Festival Experience

And Ghana Gave The World A Dazzling Global Citizen Festival Experience

The jeers, cheers, thrills, excitement, and of course, electric performances thundered the Black Star Square at the Global Citizen Festival yesterday. And once again, Ghana proved its mettle by giving patrons and the world a memorable and colourful experience that will stick in people's minds for a very long time at the Global Citizen Festival. It was the country's first-ever Global Citizen Festival which also marked the 65th anniversary of independence. As such, the festival was geared toward bringing together artistes and world leaders to achieve an ambitious policy agenda focused on empowering girls and women, defending the planet, and creating change.…
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