Who is Sarkodie?

Sarkodie is one of the most successful musicians in Ghana and a pioneer of the Ghanaian hip-hop music scene. He is also an award-winning artist who has made a name for himself in both local and international circles. His real name is Michael Owusu Addo, but he is more popularly known by his stage name, Sarkodie. He was born in Tema in 1988 and raised in the Ashanti Region of Ghana.

Career

Sarkodie's career began with him performing at school events and local shows. His first big break came when he was noticed by Castro, who featured him on his song “Adonai”. The collaboration earned him recognition and soon he was performing at clubs and festivals across Ghana. In 2009, Sarkodie released his debut album Makye that topped the charts in Ghana and earned him two awards at the 2010 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards.

Collaborations

Sarkodie has worked with numerous artists from Ghana, Nigeria, South Africa and beyond. Some of his most famous collaborations include “Oofee” with M.anifest, “Mpaebo” with Tinny, “Azonto” with Fuse ODG, “Too Much Money” with Kaakie and “The Way You Love Me” with Efya.

Awards and Accolades

In addition to being one of Ghana's most successful artists, Sarkodie has won numerous awards over the years. He has been nominated for awards at the BET Awards, Grammy Awards, AFRIMAs and MOBO Awards. He has also won the BET Award for Best International Act (Africa) twice in 2012 and 2015 and has been awarded the African Artiste of the Year Award by AFRIMA three times in 2014, 2016 and 2017.

Legacy

Sarkodie's success has made him an inspiration to many aspiring young musicians from all over Africa. His music is an example of how far talent and hard work can take someone. He continues to make music that resonates with people across borders and continues to receive accolades for his achievements in the music industry.

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