However, It is not a fairytale that Sarkodie holds great respect in the Nigerian music industry
Sarkodie is the only Ghanaian musician that connects so well with the Nigerian music industry and that’s why he holds great respect in the Nigerian music industry, and this was before the wide increase digital streaming era and Internet exposure, both of which contributed significantly to today’s music in Africa.
There are a lot of Ghanaian songs that have made waves in Nigeria but Sarkodie U go Kill me’ was very special, couple with his branding, adding a remix featuring vocals from Wizkid, Ice Prince, Navio, and Efe, ‘U Go Kill Me’ reached number one on different charts in Ghana and Nigeria.
He is also regarded as one of the most influential proponents of the Azonto genre and dance, as well as one of Africa’s most successful rappers.
Sarkodie is widely regarded as Africa’s best rapper, owing to his ambient outstanding flow, which backs up his claims to be Africa’s greatest rapper with his reign and supremacy in African hip hop and music in its entirety.
In the Ghanaian music industry, he has been consistently consistent for over a decade, which is a very unusual character in the mainstream limelight.
Sarkodie supremacy touches every sphere of musical accolades and accomplishment, both home and away as he’s the most awarded Ghanaian artiste, totalling 105 all-time awards or more won with over 191 nominations (local and international).
At the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards, Sarkodie was named the first winner of BET’s Best International Flow Artist award.
On the other hand, he is unquestionably regarded as a music legend.
Sarkodie, a Ghanaian artist, was the most-streamed Ghanaian artist on Spotify in 2021, ahead of Kwesi Arthur, Stonebwoy, and others.
Brief History
He was born and lived in Koforidua before his parents relocated to Tema, where he began his education.
Sarkodie got his start in the music industry as an underground rapper, competing in Adom FM’s famed rap competition Kasahare Level.
Sarkodie graduated from Tema Methodist Day Senior High School and went on to IPMC to study graphic design.