Also known as: Oracle Sarkodie
Sarkodie — Ghanaian rapper nominated for AFRIMMA 2026 awards and performing at major UK concerts including Kweku Smoke's London show.
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Joy Online
… Wendy Shay is nominated alongside Medikal, Black Sherif, Diana Hamilton, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie in the Artiste of the Year category. …
It will be a beautiful story if Wendy Shay wins TGMA Artiste of the Year – Reggie RockstoneJoy Online
… Sarkodie and Stonebwoy, while always formidable names, do not quite fit the narrative this year. …
27th TGMA: Hits, heat and hard truthsJoy Online
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has described as insulting, questions that portray music as a venture that is not serious. …
Sarkodie fires at notion that music isn’t ‘proper business’Patchbay Band, a Ghana-based ensemble formed in 2008 that blends traditional highlife with jazz, blues and indie rock, will feature on JoyNews's E Vibes programme on 15 August to discuss their story and contributions to Ghana's music industry. The appearance is part of the #MusicalBandSeries, which focuses on celebrated Ghanaian musical bands.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Patchbay Band, a Ghana-based ensemble formed in 2008 that blends traditional highlife with jazz, blues and indie rock, will feature on JoyNews's E Vibes programme on 15 August to discuss their story and contributions to Ghana's music industry. The appearance is part of the #MusicalBandSeries, which focuses on celebrated Ghanaian musical bands.
18 hours ago · Joy Online →
Ghanaian singer Kweku Flick has released a new single, Frangō, whose Latin title means 'I break'. The song explores themes of resilience and liberation, with its central refrain "I break every bad thing that comes my way" serving as both prayer and proclamation against life's struggles.
4 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian actress and producer Nana Adjoa Lovia has been named official red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe, scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a "Classic" dress code.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian-American music star MOLIY has released her 12-track mixtape "BADDIES <3 MOLIY," featuring Sarkodie, Tyla, Skillibeng, Shenseea and others, blending Afrobeats, dancehall, futuristic pop, reggaeton and electronic music. The project explores different facets of her artistry and is led by the single "911 (CALL THE LAW)."
31 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian music duo R2Bees has surpassed 100 million global streams year-to-date across all major digital service providers in 2026, making them the 12th Ghanaian artistes to reach this milestone. Since their breakthrough in the late 2000s, the Tema-based pair have shaped Ghanaian pop, hip-hop and Afrobeat through collaborations with artists including Davido and Sarkodie.
27 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Vida Adutwumwaa, Head of Public Relations at Stonebwoy's Burniton Music Group, said the dancehall musician does not rely on PR stunts for publicity, noting that such strategies do not align with his brand or character. She dismissed suggestions that his recent cryptic social media posts were publicity stunts, describing them instead as spontaneous reactions.
20 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Several Ghanaian entertainers including Sarkodie, Black Sherif, Shatta Wale, and others have been shortlisted for the 2026 African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA), scheduled for September 12 in Dallas, Texas. Ghanaians are invited to vote for their favourite artistes at AFRIMMA.COM.
16 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Kwadwo Sheldon, a Ghanaian YouTube personality and podcaster, has been shortlisted among the Top 10 Africans Shaping the Future of Digital Storytelling in 2026 by Crest Africa. Known for his commentary on entertainment, politics and everyday Ghanaian life, he is recognised as one of Ghana's most-subscribed independent digital creators.
2 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rapper Sarkodie has said that despite their current good terms, another beef with dancehall artiste Shatta Wale cannot be ruled out, telling him that he expects something to happen in the next two or three months.
8 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Rapper Sarkodie has said that despite their current friendship, another beef with dancehall artiste Shatta Wale is likely to occur, telling an interviewer he expects conflict to arise within the next two or three months.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper M.anifest has rejected calls for "unity" in Ghana's music and creative sector, arguing instead for cooperation, ethical conduct, professionalism, and quality control. His comments challenge a long-standing industry belief that unity is key to solving sector challenges.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Film director Sammy Rasta has criticised limited attention given to musicians from the Northern Region by mainstream media outlets, arguing that media organisations should dedicate more airtime to entertainers from northern Ghana and avoid making the industry appear Accra-centric.
3 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Kweku Smoke's sold-out 'London Nights' concert in the UK featured surprise appearances from Sarkodie and Shatta Wale, marking what he described as his first-ever UK headline show and a major milestone for Ghanaian music on the UK stage.
2 June 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian hip-hop artiste Kweku Smoke headlined a concert at London's O2 Electric Brixton featuring guest performances from KiDi, Oseikrom Sikanii, Flowking Stone, Shatta Wale and Sarkodie. Entertainment critic MC Portfolio described the event as reflecting growth in Ghana's music industry and a new spirit of collaboration among artistes.
1 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
Award-winning rapper Sarkodie has appealed to event organisers outside Accra to schedule his performances earlier, explaining that his energy peaks until about 1 a.m. and performing around 4 a.m. affects the quality of his delivery and takes a physical toll.
25 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ahead of Sarkodie's Rapperholic UK show at London's O2 Arena on March 6, 2027, fans are anticipating a possible live reunion between the rapper and Kaakie, the artist behind 2019's 'African Fever', which has resurfaced on social media. Kaakie stepped back from the music industry after marriage and motherhood, and such a performance would mark her official return and first stage appearance with Sarkodie since the track's release.
21 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
A guest speaker at the University of Ghana's Media and Information Literacy Club launch stressed the importance of thorough verification of information before accepting it, citing how visual similarity—such as a logo missing key identifying elements—does not constitute authenticity.
19 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel is celebrating 15 years as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards, with the partnership having begun under Vodafone in 2011 and continuing through Telecel's rebrand in 2024. The sponsorship has funded expanded genre categories, regional concert series, and the TGMA in Schools initiative.
12 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Medikal's hit single 'Shoulder', featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, was crowned Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, winning over competitors including Sarkodie, Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, and Kwesi Amewuga.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, marking his second time winning the industry's highest honour. The 24-year-old won five awards total, including Album/EP of the Year for Iron Boy, and outpaced competitors including Medikal, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medikal's "Shoulder," featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, won Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, beating out entries from Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, Sarkodie, and Kwesi Amewuga.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Across 26 TGMA editions since 2000, only ten artists have maintained long Artiste of the Year nomination streaks. Sarkodie leads with eleven consecutive nominations from the 15th edition in 2014 through the 25th edition in 2024, before his name was left off the 26th edition shortlist in 2025.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian musician Wendy Shay has expressed confidence ahead of the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, stating she deserves to win the Artiste of the Year award. She is competing against Stonebwoy, Black Sherif, and Sarkodie, with the ceremony scheduled for May 9, 2026.
8 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Musician Kuami Eugene says artistes in Ghana can earn as much as $100,000 monthly from music if they strategically diversify income sources through naming rights, performances, endorsements, streaming, and other opportunities within the entertainment ecosystem.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
UK-based musician and DJ Denny says his Ghanaian identity remains deeply rooted despite building his music career abroad, and that who he is at home differs from his stage persona. The Afro-fusion artiste, who began his music journey in 2020 before relocating to the UK, credits his passion for performing to his school days and hopes to collaborate with Ghana's biggest names.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian singer Efya was announced as the most played Ghanaian female artiste and number 2 overall Ghanaian artiste on Nigerian radio for April 2026, recording 404 spins. Her success in Nigeria is attributed to collaborations with Nigerian artistes and her blend of Afro-Soul, R&B, and Highlife music.
5 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Award-winning Ghanaian disc jockey DJ Mensah has launched Play House Music Studio in East Legon, Accra, a modern production and content hub offering recording, mixing, mastering, podcasting, and other services to support both established and emerging creatives. The launch on May 3, 2026 was attended by industry figures including Sarkodie, Reggie Rockstone, and producer Kaywa.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Renowned DJ and music producer DJ Mensah has officially opened PlayHouse Music Studio, a creative space for artists, bands, podcasters, and content creators offering professional recording, mixing, mastering, live band rehearsal, and podcast production services. The launch event on May 3, 2026, was attended by several leading Ghanaian entertainment figures including Sarkodie, Trigmatic, and other industry personalities.
4 May 2026 · Joy Online →