Also known as: Oracle Sarkodie · Oseikrom · Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie · Adonai
Ghanaian rapper organizing Rapperholic x MoMoFest concert in Kumasi and advocating for increased business investment in local artists.
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Joy Online
… Through Paradisus Studios in Aburi, he has hosted artists including King Promise, Black Sherif and Sarkodie, as well as international music companies for writing camps. …
Ray Michael Djan Jr puts Ghanaian creativity on global stage with Chelsea anthemJoy Online
Ghanaian rap heavyweight Sarkodie paid a courtesy call on MobileMoney Fintech LTD (MML) at its head office in Accra, opening talks for a strategic partnership between Ghana’s creative and fintech industries. …
Sarkodie visits MobileMoney Fintech LTDJoy Online
… His collaborations include Sarkodie on “Anointing,” Eugy on the hit “Dance For Me,” and King Promise on “Dabebi,” while his work with Ghanaian producer GuiltyBeatz has produced records including “Akwaaba” with Patapaa and Pappy Kojo and “Pilolo” with Kwesi Arthur. …
Mr Eazi returns with new single ‘Comfort’ featuring MoliyJoy Online
… The company previously won Best Event Promoter at the 2023 edition, the same year it organised a sold-out Sarkodie concert at The Forum in Columbus. …
AK24 Entertainment wins Event Promoter of the Year at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2026Joy Online
… The company previously won Best Event Promoter at the 2023 edition, the same year it organised a sold-out Sarkodie concert at The Forum in Columbus. …
AK24 Entertainment wins Event Promoter of the Year at Ghana Entertainment Awards USA 2026Daily Guide
… Kweku Smoke gained mainstream recognition in 2019 after a collaboration with renowned Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie on the hit track ‘Yedin’. …
Kweku Smoke Hosts ‘No Days Off’ Album PartyDaily Guide
… Kweku Smoke gained mainstream recognition in 2019 after a collaboration with renowned Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie on the hit track ‘Yedin’. …
Kweku Smoke Hosts ‘No Days Off’ Album PartyJoy Online
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has commended President John Dramani Mahama for rejecting a proposed United States health compact that the government considered to contain unacceptable conditions. …
Sarkodie commends Mahama for rejecting US health compactJoy Online
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has commended President John Dramani Mahama for rejecting a proposed United States health compact that the government considered to contain unacceptable conditions. …
Sarkodie commends Mahama for rejecting US health compactJoy Online
… Older Generation Sarkodie Omar Sterling Okyeame Kwame Reggie Rockstone Obrafour Lord Kenya These are artistes whose careers have, in different ways, contributed significantly to the development, evolution and commercialisation of Ghanaian rap. …
Sarkodie, Omar Sterling, Medikal, others named in Lawyer Bobby Banson’s Greatest Ghanaian Rappers listGhanaian singer KiDi is billed to perform at the Hitz FM-Joy FM Beach Rave at Rehab Beach Club, Labadi, on Saturday, October 31, alongside 18 other entertainers. The award-winning musician will draw from his established hits and his third studio album Where Do We Go From Here, released in August 2026.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian singer KiDi is billed to perform at the Hitz FM-Joy FM Beach Rave at Rehab Beach Club, Labadi, on Saturday, October 31, alongside 18 other entertainers. The award-winning musician will draw from his established hits and his third studio album Where Do We Go From Here, released in August 2026.
29 October 2026 · Joy Online →
The 2026 edition of Rapperholic x MoMoFest, a collaboration between Sarkodie's annual rap concert and MTN Mobile Money's platform, took place in Kumasi in October. Sarkodie described the event as extending beyond entertainment to stimulate economic activity through tourism, hospitality, transportation, food, fashion, media, advertising, employment and the creative supply chain.
28 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian Afrobeats singer King Promise says his relationship with Nigerian singer Mr Eazi has been built on genuine friendship for more than a decade, dating back to around 2012 before either had a hit song. He noted that they rarely collaborated early on, but when they did make music together, the results travelled far.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian Afrobeats and Highlife singer King Promise says he competes with himself rather than other musicians, prioritising personal achievement over comparisons driven largely by fans. He views other artistes' successes as motivation rather than sources of resentment.
27 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Strategic marketing professional Dennis Gawuga told Kumasi creatives to position their work as a business to attract corporate support, saying brands invest based on value and alignment with business objectives, not talent alone. He cited Shatta Wale's MTN MoMo-supported concert as an example and stressed the importance of authenticity and consistency in branding.
23 October 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rapper Sarkodie has stated that Nigerian artistes' global success is driven by substantial financial support from billionaires and business executives, unlike Ghanaian artistes who often make music independently. He urged Ghanaian business leaders to follow Nigeria's example and invest in their own artists.
22 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Rapper Sarkodie has described his wife Tracy as the most intelligent woman he knows, noting that she researches subjects until she masters them. He also spoke about his children, Adalyn and MJ, saying his daughter is reserved while his son becomes emotional when cameras are present.
21 October 2026 · The Chronicle →
Rapper Sarkodie says Nigerian artists receive substantial financial support from billionaires and business executives, unlike Ghanaian artists who often make music without such backing. He urged Ghanaian business leaders to emulate Nigerian counterparts in investing in local talent.
20 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has said he does not have the capacity to handle the stress of taking a second wife, ruling out polygamy despite his friend Shatta Wale's example. The rapper is married to Tracy Sarkcess and has two children with her.
19 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Musician D Cryme has called on music industry stakeholders to honour broadcaster Dr Duncan for his role in projecting musicians through his Kasahare Level show on Adom FM in the 2000s, proposing a museum and podcast studio while Duncan is alive, and urging other musicians to join him in pooling resources to make the project happen.
18 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian producer Ray Michael Djan Jr has co-written and produced Chelsea FC's new anthem, Can't Tame Us, featuring King Promise, bringing Ghanaian and Afrobeats influence to the project. Through his London-based SW6 Studios, Ray also works with Chelsea's Foundation on the Blue Creator Collective, an initiative supporting young creatives.
5 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie visited MobileMoney Fintech LTD to discuss a strategic partnership between Ghana's creative and fintech industries, focusing on financial inclusion and digital financial services through collaboration between entertainment and technology sectors.
4 October 2026 · Joy Online →
Afropop star Mr Eazi has released a new single "Comfort" featuring Ghanaian-American singer MOLIY, produced by Nigerian hitmaker Ragee. The track blends Afrobeats, dancehall, hip-hop and R&B, continuing Mr Eazi's signature Banku Music sound.
2 October 2026 · Joy Online →
AK24 Entertainment, an Ohio-based events company, has been named Event Promoter of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, recognizing its work promoting Ghanaian music and culture in the United States. The company previously won Best Event Promoter at the 2023 edition and has brought major Ghanaian acts including Sarkodie, Stonebwoy and Black Sherif to Ohio audiences.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
AK24 Entertainment, an Ohio-based events company, has been named Event Promoter of the Year at the 2026 Ghana Entertainment Awards USA, held in September in New Jersey. The recognition follows the company's staging of a sold-out R2Bees concert in Columbus in August, and adds to its previous award at the 2023 edition.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke celebrated his 13-track album 'No Days Off', released on September 4, 2026, with a release party at Enzo Club in Accra featuring collaborations with Lasmid, Kwesi Arthur, and Dikoo.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke held a release party for his 13-track album 'No Days Off' at Enzo Club in Accra, featuring collaborations with Lasmid, Kwesi Arthur, and Dikoo. The project, dropped on September 4, 2026, centres on hustle and ambition themes, with the lead single 'Bombele' performing as the biggest song in the country.
29 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has commended President John Dramani Mahama for rejecting a proposed US health compact, saying it was a step towards restoring Ghana's dignity. President Mahama said Cabinet rejected the compact due to concerns over its provisions, including requirements for Ghana to provide its pathogen profile and information on endemic diseases.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has commended President John Dramani Mahama for rejecting a proposed US health compact over unacceptable conditions, including a requirement for Ghana to provide its pathogen profile. Mahama disclosed that Cabinet swiftly rejected the agreement after the Health Ministry flagged concerns about its provisions.
29 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian lawyer and lecturer Bobby Banson has compiled a list of Ghanaian rappers distinguished in the music industry, using criteria including consistency, commercial success, investment in young craft, lyrical dexterity, industry relevance, and generational distinction.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian-American singer Moliy won Dancehall Song of the Year at the 2026 Caribbean Music Awards for her global hit "Shake It to the Max (Fly) Remix" featuring Jamaican artists Shenseea and Skillibeng, marking the first such win by a Ghanaian artist at the ceremony.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rapper Sarkodie says basic hygiene measures like gloves, nose masks, and hair caps would boost sales for roadside food vendors, noting that street food is a daily staple for millions in Ghana despite persistent hygiene concerns.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
British-Ghanaian rapper Sway DaSafo has died at age 44, according to a tribute shared on Instagram on Thursday. Born Derek Andrew Safo in London to Ghanaian parents, he was a notable figure in British hip hop during the 2000s, won a MOBO Award for Best Hip Hop in 2005, and collaborated with Ghanaian artists including Sarkodie.
17 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Following a public exchange between Sarkodie and Stonebwoy, rapper M.anifest criticised stan culture and the hostility among fan bases, arguing that intense loyalty to artistes creates division detrimental to Ghanaian music culture.
14 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Shatta Wale took Sarkodie's side in a dispute with Stonebwoy, telling Stonebwoy to apologize and insisting Sarkodie's post was not directed at him. Shatta attributed Stonebwoy's issue to jealousy over the ShattaSark brotherhood and urged his dancehall colleague not to disrespect Sarkodie.
11 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Musicians Sarkodie and Stonebwoy clashed on social media after Sarkodie advised artistes not to let fans create rivalries among them. Stonebwoy took offence, accusing Sarkodie of failing to congratulate him after his OVO Arena Wembley concert and claiming some of Sarkodie's posts were directed at him; Sarkodie denied the allegations.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Broadcaster DJ Slim has said he dislikes Stonebwoy's approach to issues, specifically criticising his use of a live TikTok video in his recent exchange with Sarkodie. DJ Slim argued that Stonebwoy should have stuck to text, as videos expose emotion and body language to analysis and interpretation in ways that could harm the message.
10 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Dancehall act Stonebwoy has responded to rapper Sarkodie's cautionary comments about artistes entertaining toxic fan wars, with Stonebwoy appearing to take issue and responding with subliminal shade before addressing Sarkodie more directly on social media, referencing past interactions between the two.
9 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Competition and "beef" between Ghanaian artistes have long been part of the music industry, sharpening creativity and providing media attention, though tensions can escalate when artistic rivalry becomes personal conflict involving lawyers and divided fan bases. The ongoing rivalry between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy exemplifies how such contests reflect both the brilliance and absurdity of Ghana's entertainment ecosystem.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has appealed to his SarkNation fanbase to avoid toxic behaviour and stop attacking other artistes as a way to demonstrate loyalty, saying fans should focus on his music and brand instead of tearing down competitors.
7 September 2026 · Joy Online →