Sarkodie Biography- Undoubtedly the most loved rapper in West Africa and one of the highly-respected musicians in West Africa, Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie is one of the most defined musicians in Ghana.
The talented rapper is among the very few Ghanaian rappers who rap in their local language but have crossed borders with their crafts.
Sarkodie Biography
Sarkodie has performed on big platforms and won numerous honours including The Headies, BET, and MTVs, with his dominance over the rap game here in Africa and beyond.
Today, we touch on all you need to know about the most loved Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie. This Biography will cover from his real name, age, parents, hometown, educational background, wife, kids, career, awards, hit songs, albums, records, and his contact.
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Sarkodie Real Name
Known popularly by his stage name Sarkodie aka Obidibiponbidi, the rapper is known in real life as Michael Owusu Addo. He chose the name Sarkodie because of his notion that people who bear the name Sarkodie often turn out to be rich.
Sarkodie Real Name | Sarkodie Biography
According to the rapper, his father had two friends who were both called Sarkodie and they were all rich men. He decided to call himself by the alias because he also wanted to be rich like his dad’s friends.
Sarkodie Age : Sarkodie Date of Birth
The international rap icon was born on the 10th of July 1985. Sarkodie turned 36 on the 10th of July, 2021.
We are expecting him to celebrate this very one in a grand style.
Sarkodie Parents
Sarkodie, the fourth of five children, was raised in the Harbour City known as Tema by his mum, Emma Maame Aggrey.
The musician loves showing off his mother on social media and she is a big fan of the rapper right from the beginning of his career.
Sarkodie and his father | Sarkodie Biography
His father has been identified as Augustine Owusu Addo. Growing up, Michael Owusu Addo spent most of his time with his mum then than he did with his dad.
Sarkodie Hometown
A Ghanaian by nationality, rapper Sarkodie was born and raised in Tema but he comes from Juaso. Juaso is a town and is the capital of Asante Akim South, a district in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.
Sarkodie Biography | Sarkodie Hometown
Sarkodie visited his hometown‘ Juaso (Nkwanta)’ for the 1st time in 28 years on April 23, 2019, with his wife and team.
Sarkodie Schools Educational Background
So just where did Sarkodie go to school? Many people are eager to know whether the rapper ever had a degree or went to school because he is famously known for rapping in twi.
Sarkodie Educational Background | Sarkodie Biography
Sarkodie started and completed his primary level in Tema, Ghana where he obtained the first Leaving Certificate.
After completing his basic school education, he joined Tema Methodist High School where he studied Visual arts and obtained his Senior Secondary School Certificate.
He moved on to upgrade his artistry by getting a degree in Graphics and Design from IPMC.
Sarkodie Wife
The popular Ghanaian rapper is married to Tracy Owusu Addo, popularly known as Tracy Sarkcess. They tied the knot in 2018 after knowing and dating each other from 2007.
Tracy Sarkcess, Sarkodie’s wife | Sarkodie Biography
The love birds have been together for more than 13 years.
Sarkodie Kids
Sarkodie and Tracy have been blessed with two beautiful kids, a girl, and a boy. Sarkodie’s firstborn is Adalyn Owusu Addo popularly known as Titi Sarkcess.
Titi Sarkcess who has over 37,000 followers on instagram is just four years old.
Sarkodie and Michael Owusu Addo Jnr | Sarkodie Biography
After four years, the rapper has welcomed his second born, Michael Nana Yaw Owusu Addo whose name was officially unveiled by the rapper on June 21, 2020.
Sarkodie Career
Sarkodie started rap at the age of four and throughout his education right from when he was in preparatory school till when he gained his degree in Graphic Designing from IPMC, he had intense ambitions of changing the music game and making his presence felt worldwide in the coming years.
As a creative and innovative rapper, Sarkodie began his instrumental career as an underground rapper, where his appearances on various rap competitions among which the most popular at the time, “Kasahare Level” on Adom FM saw him knocking out several other rappers and becoming a rap champion in Tema.
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It was through these rap battles that he met his manager Duncan Williams of Duncwills Entertainment. He also met Edem, Castro, Kwaw Kese, and other artistes who introduced him to Hammer of the Last Two, a well-known producer. Hammer who was impressed with Sarkodie’s unique ability to freestyle with clever rhymes mixed with logic featured Sarkodie on two songs off Ewe rapper Edem’s 2008 album, Volta Regime, to introduce him before the recording of his debut album.
Sarkodie and Edem | Sarkodie Biography
After this exposure, Sarkodie then went into the studio to work on his debut album “Ma Kye” with producers including JaySo and Kill Beats. The first single “Baby” featuring Mugees of the duo group R2Bees became an instant hit and made Sarkodie a household name in the music industry,
Sarkodie Signees
Never a selfish artiste, Sarkodie rose from grass to grace to establish the Sarkcess Music label with the likes of Angel, Tracy, Sammy Forson, DJ Mensah, and others as board members of the label.
Akwaboah, Sarkodie, and Strongman | Sarkodie Biography
He managed to sign the likes of Strongman, formerly with Mic Burners, and Akwaboah. After a long spell with these two artistes, Sarkodie’s label parted ways with the said musicians. He currently has no known musician signed onto the label aside himself.
Sarkodie Hit Songs
Sarkodie is known as one of the very few musicians who produce hit songs every quarter of the year. Despite being a hardcore rapper, Sark usually goes out of line to produce a commercial record, either a single or collaborative work to quench the thirst of the masses.
He is known for hit songs like;
- You go kill me
- Adonai
- Onyame Nhyra
- Babe
- Down on One
- Illuminati
- Love Rocks
- Megye wo girl
- Chingum
- Biibi Ba
- Shots on Shots
- Ofeetso
- New Guy
- Original
Sarkodie Albums
In 2009, Sarkodie recorded his debut album Makye. Its production was primarily handled by Killbeatz and Jayso. The album features guest appearances from Kwaw Kese, J-Town, Sway and Paedae of R2Bees. Makye received positive reviews from critics and fans.
Sarkodie’s second studio album Rapperholic was released in 2012. It features guest appearances from Efya, Chidynma, Mugeez of R2Bees, Obrafour, Jayso, and EL. The album was supported by five singles: “Good Bye”, “One Time For Your Mind”, “You Go Kill Me”, “Living Legend”, and “Onyame Nhyira”.
In January 2014, Sarkodie released his third studio album Sarkology. Primarily recorded in Twi, the album features guest appearances from Fuse ODG, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Banky W., Timaya, 2 Face Idibia, Efya, Mugeez, Obrafour, Burna Boy, Vivian Chidid, Vector, Silvastone, Sk Blinks, Stonebwoy, Joey B, J Town, Lil Shaker, Raquel, Sian, Kofi B and AKA. Its production was handled by Magnom, Hammer, Killbeatz, Masterkraft, and Silvastone, among others. The album’s launch concert was held at the Accra Sports Stadium in December.
On 12 September 2015, Sarkodie released Mary, a live album named after his grandmother who died in 2012. “Mewu” was released as the lead single from the album two months prior. An autograph session for the album was held at the West Hills Mall in Accra. Sarkodie sold nearly 4,000 copies of the album on the first day of its release.
Sarkodie Albums | Sarkodie Biography
Sarkodie released his fifth studio album Highest on 8 September 2017. It comprises 19 songs, including 3 interludes and a bonus track. Released through Sarkcess Music and Dice Recordings, the album features guest appearances from Jesse Jagz, Moelogo, Flavour, Korede Bello, Victoria Kimani and Big Narstie. Highest was primarily produced by Jayso, with additional production from Masterkraft, TSpize, Ced Solo, Nova, and Guilty Beatz.
Sarkodie released his debut extended play Alpha in June 2019. The 6-track EP features guest appearances from Joey B and Ebony Reigns.
He released his sixth studio album Black Love on December 20, 2019. It features guest artist such as Mr Eazi, Efya, Donae’o, Idris Elba, Stonebwoy, Tekno, Maleek Berry, King Promise and Kizz Daniel.
Sarkodie Awards
Magnificent rapper Sarkodie has won 92 awards out of 165 nominations, which both local and international honours. Though he is yet to win a Grammy, one that has been his biggest dream, Sarkodie can boast of being the first African rapper to win the Best International Flow Award at the BET Hip Hop Awards.
Sarkodie Awards | Sarkodie Biography
In 2016, Sarkodie won the EMY Awards as he was considered as the best entertainer during that year.
He has also won a BET Award out of three nominations. On top of the BET, Sarkodie has won the The Headies on 3 separate occasions that he was nominated. He is also the highest winner at the Ghana Music Awards with over 22 Awards out of 57 nominations.
Sarkodie House
The rapper owns a mansion at Ashalley Botwe, Ghana. He currently stays at Lashibi, a house he built from scratch with his hard earned money.
Sarkodie Houses | Sarkodie Biography
Sarkodie also owns a house in the UK, which is more mouth-watering than the one in Ghana. It’s been reported that the house is worth $250,000. It’s unfortunate most of the properties of the rapper are not pictured.
Sarkodie Cars
Sarkodie owns a Range Rover that costs a fortune, proving that his pocket is too full. Before buying the Range Rover, he had a Toyota Matrix which he sold to buy the big machine.
Sarkodie Cars | Sarkodie Biography
He is among the few musicians in Ghana who are driving a Range Rover. The Range Rover is rarely seen on the streets but whenever it goes out, it catches the attention of all people. In addition to the Range Rover, Sarkodie also owns a Bugatti.
Sarkodie Net Worth
It is said that Sarkodie goes on wild shopping when he travels outside Ghana and lives an expensive lifestyle, Forbes puts Sarkodie recent net worth at $7 million this 2020.
Sarkodie Net Worth | Sarkodie Biography
Sarkodie is ranked among the highest-paid musicians in Ghana charging close to 100,000ghc for a single show here in Ghana and 50,000ghc for campus or University events.
He is also considered the richest musician of our time here in Ghana.
Sarkodie Contact Numbers
| Contact Type | Contact |
| Telephone Number | +233277500000 |
| Sarkodie (@sarkodie.obidiponbidi) | |
| Sarkodie (@sarkodie) | |
| TheHighest (@sarkodie) | |
| [email protected] |
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