Sarkodie is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter, and entrepreneur. He was born on July 10, 1988, in Tema, Ghana as Michael Owusu Addo. Sarkodie attended Tema Methodist Senior High School and later went on to pursue a degree in Graphic Design at IPMC.
Sarkodie started his music career in 2007 when he released his first single “Baby”. He gained mainstream attention with his hit single “Push” in 2009. In the same year, he released his debut album, “Makye”. The album was well-received and earned him nominations for various awards.
Over the years, Sarkodie has released several successful albums, including “Rapperholic” (2012), “Sarkology” (2014), “Mary” (2015), “Highest” (2017), and “Black Love” (2019). He has collaborated with various international artists such as Jesse Jagz, Ace Hood, and Victoria Kimani.
Sarkodie has won several awards and accolades, including BET Awards, MTV Africa Music Awards, Ghana Music Awards, and more. He is also the founder of the Sarkodie Foundation, which focuses on improving the standard of living in underprivileged communities in Ghana.
Apart from his music career, Sarkodie is also a successful entrepreneur. He owns a clothing line, Sark by Yas, and has several endorsement deals with top brands such as Samsung and FanMilk Ghana.
Sarkodie is regarded as one of the most successful and influential rappers in Africa. He continues to inspire and entertain fans with his music and philanthropic work.
Source: newsthemegh.com