Who is Sarkodie?
Sarkodie, born Michael Owusu Addo is a Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur located in Tema who has won a slew of international accolades.
He has received numerous honours for his services to the Ghanaian music industry from both local and international awarding agencies.
Sarkodie has been hailed as one of Africa’s most successful rappers. The rapper is considered as one of the most prominent proponents of the Azonto dance and genre. Since releasing his first song over a decade ago, he has been setting standards in the music industry.
He has amassed a sizable social media following as a result of his impressive skills and good appearance
Early Life of Sarkodie
Sarkodie, whose real name is Michael Owusu Addo, was born on July 10, 1988, in Koforidua, Ghana. Mr. and Mrs. Owusu Addo have five children, and he is the fourth.
Aside from being a great rapper, King Sark, as he is commonly known, is a big supporter of education.
Education
The rapper attended one of Tema’s Montessori schools for both his primary and secondary studies.
He enrolled at Tema Methodist High School, where he received his Senior School Certificate, and later got admission to IPMC to study graphic design after passing the basic level with flying colours.
Sarkodie has previously admitted that he used to rap at school during entertainment and funfairs.
Sarkodie’s Professional Life
Since he was a child, Sarkodie has been rapping. From the age of four, he knew what he wanted out of life and was not afraid to pursue it.
However, a rap show called Kasahare Level on Adom FM confirmed his relevance in the music industry, thus launching his music career.
Fortunately for Sarkodie, the show’s host, Duncan Williams, took a keen interest in his outstanding talent and went on to become his manager following the radio contest.
During his time on the show, he met Edem and Castro, who introduced him to Hammer of The Last Two, a well-known and talented record producer.
Sarkodie wowed Hammer so much that he had no choice but to let him record two songs for Edem’s debut album.
Albums of Sarkodie
Sarkodie’s discography includes more than 100 singles and nine albums. Acehood, Idris Elba, Donaeo, AKA, Yaa Pono, Edem, Medikal, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy, and more local and international music heavyweights have all appeared on his album.
Awards
Sarkodie participated on several projects and got numerous prizes and nominations in 2010, which was the early pinnacle of his magnificent music career.
For his debut album Makye, he received five major nominations at the 2010 VGMAs.
In the same year, he was also a part of the historic Ghana cypher that appeared on the international broadcast of the 2010 BET Hip Hop Awards.
He became the first artist to win the Best International Flow title at the BET Hip Hop Awards in October 2019.
Sarkodie, Africa’s most decorated rapper, has had 176 nominations for major music awards and has won over 100 of them, making for a highly outstanding career.
Popular names of Sarkodie in Ghana and Beyond
Below is a list of some few names fans have given to the rapper to date;
- King Sark
- Sarkcess
- Obidi
- Obidiponbidi
- Kabutey (used by critics/trolls)
Personal Life and Family
Sarkodie and his long-time fiancée, whom he married in 2018, have two children. Sarkodie’s wife, Tracy Sarkcess, is an entrepreneur and businesswoman who runs her own company.
What is Sarkodie’s Net Worth? (2023)
Sarkodie is one of Africa’s wealthiest rappers, with an estimated net worth of $10 million. His fortune, however, is not simply based on his musical profession, as he owns various enterprises that are kept out of the public eye.
The celebrated rapper owns a fleet of high-end automobiles. Sarkodie owns a large residence in Ashally Botwe, in addition to his luxury car collection (Accra).
Sarkodie’s home in the United Kingdom is also a work of art, believed to be worth $250,000.
New Developments
Sarkodie has currently hinted on a massive collaboration with American actor and rapper Ludacris. This is a collaboration between the two after 11 years. Ludacris is currently cooking something special with the Ghanaian Legend and fans should be expecting something big.
