Sarkodie

Sarkodie Biography

Full Name

Michael Owusu Addo

Stage Name

Sarkodie

Date of Birth

July 10, 1985

Age

41 (as of 2026)

Country

Ghana 🇬🇭

Hometown

Tema, Greater Accra Region

Genre

Hip-Hop, Hiplife, Afrobeats, Rap

Occupation

Rapper, Songwriter, Entrepreneur

Years Active

2005–Present

Record Label

SarkCess Music

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Early Life

Michael Owusu Addo, professionally known as Sarkodie, was born and raised in Tema, Ghana. He developed a passion for rap music from an early age and became known for his exceptional freestyle skills during underground rap competitions.

His ability to rap fluently in Twi and English quickly distinguished him as one of Ghana’s most promising hip-hop artists.

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Career

Sarkodie rose to national fame with the release of Baby featuring Mugeez of R2Bees. The song became a major hit and introduced him to a wider audience.

Over the years, Sarkodie has released multiple award-winning albums and collaborated with leading artists including Davido, Wizkid, Burna Boy, King Promise, Black Sherif, Joeboy, Vic Mensa, T-Pain, Ace Hood, and many more.

Known for his lyrical ability and consistency, Sarkodie has become one of Africa’s most respected rappers and a global ambassador for Ghanaian music.

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Top Songs

* Adonai (feat. Castro)
* Baby (feat. Mugeez)
* Pain Killer (feat. Runtown)
* Lucky (feat. Rudeboy)
* Can’t Let You Go (feat. King Promise)
* Happy Day (feat. Kuami Eugene)
* Non Living Thing (feat. Oxlade)
* Country Side (feat. Black Sherif)
* Odo Pa
* Rollies and Cigars

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Albums & EPs

* Makye
* Rapperholic
* Sarkology
* Mary
* Highest
* Black Love
* No Pressure
* Jamz

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Awards & Achievements

* First winner of the BET Best International Flow Award (2019).
* Multiple Vodafone Ghana Music Awards (VGMA) winner.
* Winner of several 3Music Awards, Ghana Music Awards UK, and international honors.
* One of the most awarded African rappers.
* Performed at major concerts across Africa, Europe, North America, and beyond.

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Musical Style

Sarkodie is celebrated for blending:

* Hip-Hop
* Hiplife
* Afrobeats
* Drill
* Afro-fusion

His music explores themes of success, perseverance, love, business, family, and social issues.

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Latest Releases

Sarkodie continues to release new music, including songs such as Odo Pa, IBRAHIM TRAORÉ, and collaborations with leading African artists. He remains one of Ghana’s most active and influential musicians.

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Social Media

* Instagram: @sarkodie
* X (Twitter): @sarkodie
* Facebook: Sarkodie

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Why Sarkodie Is Popular

Sarkodie is regarded as one of Africa’s greatest rappers because of his lyrical excellence, longevity, and influence on Ghanaian hip-hop. His ability to consistently produce hit songs while mentoring younger artists has earned him respect across the global music industry.