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Sarkodie, Edem Heap Praises On Ghanaian Rap Legend Okra Tom Dawidi

Sarkodie, Edem Heap Praises On Ghanaian Rap Legend Okra Tom Dawidi

Ghanaian music superstar Sarkodie has described Okra Tom Dawidi as a "top guy" considering his exploits in the early days of Ghanaian rap music. Okra Tom Dawidi is considered one of the trailblazers who sparked "Kasahari" rap vibes in Ghana, with numerous hit singles to his credit. The songs of Okra, who was often referred to as the "Kasaharilist," still echo in mainstream media, having won numerous lifetime achievement awards. Sarkodie and Edem, in a social media post on Wednesday, lauded Okra Dawidi as one of Ghana's greatest music icons, with some netizens also praising Okra's efforts. Okra who is…
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He Is The Kindest – Wendy Shay’s Positive Testimony About Sarkodie

He Is The Kindest – Wendy Shay’s Positive Testimony About Sarkodie

Wendy Shay has applauded rapper Sarkodie for believing in her talent and demonstrating mad love for her at the onset of her career. According to Wendy, Sarkodie blessed her with a verse on her song, Psalm 35 when she was new in the industry. She described the rapper as one of the kindest persons to have worked with despite the claim that Sarkodie ignores his colleagues who reach out to him for business. "I released my first ever song on 1st June 2018… just 3 months in the industry I sent psalm 35 to @sarkodie. 2 hours later he sent…
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Amakye Dede Reveals What Transpired Between Him And Sarkodie At An Event

Amakye Dede Reveals What Transpired Between Him And Sarkodie At An Event

Amakye Dede one of Ghana’s premier Highlife musicians popularly referred to as ‘Iron Boy’ has shared a conversation he had with Sarkodie. According to the veteran singer, Sarkodie met him at an event and got closer to finding out what the current crop of musicians can do to sustain the Ghanaian music industry. He said “Sarkodie is the only young musician who got close to me at an event to ask questions about the way forward for the Ghana music industry. “I also had the time to explain things for him to understand, in fact, I was really eager to…
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I’m Sorry Not Because Everything You Are Saying Is True – Sarkodie To Samini

I’m Sorry Not Because Everything You Are Saying Is True – Sarkodie To Samini

Sarkodie issued an apology to Samini after the latter revealed that the rapper ignored his requests to collaborate during a Twitter space discussion. In his apology, the award-winning rapper stated that the dancehall artiste's claims may not have been entirely accurate. In an interview on Daybreak Hitz on Hitz FM, Sarkodie explained that since Samini called him out, he will likely face criticism from other individuals for refusing to work with them. “I’m saying sorry, not because everything you are saying is true. I treat things differently from how people will treat things. “I wouldn’t call it pain because I…
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I Almost Missed Bob Marley’s ‘Stir It Up’ Remake Offer – Sarkodie

I Almost Missed Bob Marley’s ‘Stir It Up’ Remake Offer – Sarkodie

Ghanaian most decorated rapper Sarkodie has said that he almost missed the opportunity to work on Bob Marley’s classic, ‘Stir It Up’ remake. The classic was dropped on all streaming media platforms on Friday, January 20, 2023. According to the Baby hitmaker on the popular +44 Podcast, he revealed that he felt he was unworthy to have his vocals on the same track as the legendary Reggae icon’s. “When I had the email, I almost passed it on, and not just out of respect, I felt that I was not worthy to lay my vocals next to the legend. I…
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Sarkodie: ‘We’re Outside’ In 2023, ‘Banging Singles’ Only

Sarkodie: ‘We’re Outside’ In 2023, ‘Banging Singles’ Only

Africa's most celebrated rap star Sarkodie has indicated that he will be spending a lot of his fan engagement time on the international scene in 2023. Born Michael Owusu Addo, he was speaking to Accra-based Metro TV's Dessy Fayden on Sunday, January 1, 2023. Nicknamed the Landlord, he assessed his time in 2022, saying: "It's been great." He released his 10-tracker 'Jamz' on Friday, November 11, 2022, "and the people received it the way I wanted them to." "It's [Jamz has] beautiful melodies but in 2023, we're going to focus on the singles," he revealed and stressed: "It's been a…
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Sarkodie Told The Truth; I Requested To Be On His ‘Jamz’ Album – Black Sherif Confirms

Sarkodie Told The Truth; I Requested To Be On His ‘Jamz’ Album – Black Sherif Confirms

Sensational young artist Black Sherif has confirmed the claims of rapper Sarkodie over their collaboration on the album ‘Jamz’. Rapper Sarkodie released his much-anticipated album Jamz weeks ago. However, some netizens were of the opinion that Sarkodie featured Cina Soul and Black Sherif for trends. About a month ago, Sarkodie disclosed in an interview on 3Muisc Daily that contrary to what some Ghanaians have rumored, he doesn’t ask music acts for collaboration but they rather request to be on his songs. “Most of these records you hear me on that you think I’m jumping on somebody’s record, I never reach…
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Only Nasty C, Sarkodie And Black Sherif Are Rappers In Africa – Wizkid

Only Nasty C, Sarkodie And Black Sherif Are Rappers In Africa – Wizkid

Wizkid woke up on the ‘vawulence’ side of his bed to further an agenda he started days ago when he described the rap genre as boring and ultimately dead. Ghbase quoted Starboy as saying, “Afrobeats is the new pop. I sold two million copies in America off of one song! Even some American artists don’t have a diamond record. If I’m being honest, I don’t listen to any other genre of music anymore. I don’t listen to rap – that shit is boring to me. It’s dead now, it’s tired. These guys do the same shit, rap on the same…
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Young Talents Keep Me On My Toes – Sarkodie

Young Talents Keep Me On My Toes – Sarkodie

Multiple award-winning rapper Sarkodie has disclosed that the young talents in the music industry cushion him to give his best. Rapper Sarkodie has been in the music space for over a decade and has been very consistent in the music industry. According to him, one of the things that has kept him on his toes is the energy the young talents fuse in the industry. Sarkodie made this disclosure during an interview on British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC) Radio 1Xtra’s Afrobeats Concerto in collaboration with the BBC Philharmonic Orchestra. Eddie Kadi, host of Black music and culture engaged Sarkodie in a…
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He Wouldn’t Shake My Hand – Nasty C Reveals Why He Turned Down Sarkodie’s Feature Requests

He Wouldn’t Shake My Hand – Nasty C Reveals Why He Turned Down Sarkodie’s Feature Requests

South African rap artist Nasty C has revealed why he turned down feature requests from Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie. During a freestyle on Metro FM’s The Touch Down, Nasty C revealed he turned down two feature requests over the years because he held a grudge against Sarkodie after their first encounter. According to him, Sarkodie would not shake his hand the first time they met hence holding a grudge against him and promising never to give him a verse should he grow into a man. “See, when I first met Sarkodie, he wouldn’t shake my hand… Cool, I’m not too proud…
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