AWFLWIKIWORLD| Sarkodie | |
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 Sarkodie – Ghanaian rapper | |
| Born | Michael Owusu Addo, 10 July 1985, Tema, Ghana |
| Genres | Hip Hop, Hiplife, Afrobeats |
| Occupation | Rapper, songwriter, entrepreneur |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Labels | Sarkcess Music, Duncwills Entertainment (former) |
Michael Owusu Addo (born 10 July 1985), known professionally as Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter and entrepreneur from Tema.
Early life
Fourth of five children, raised in Koforidua and Tema. Attended Tema Methodist Day Senior High School and IPMC College of Technology where he earned a degree in graphic design. Began as underground rapper participating in Adom FM Kasahare Level rap competition where he met manager Duncan Williams of Duncwills Entertainment and met Edem and Castro who introduced him to Hammer of The Last Two.Career
Debut album Makye released 2009. Breakthrough with singles Baby ft Mugeez. Second album Rapperholic released 16 February 2012 featuring hits U Go Kill Me and Azonto Fiesta which helped popularize Azonto genre.Considered one of major proponents of Azonto genre and dance. Frequently raps in Twi. Collaborated with Ace Hood, Wale, E-40, Banky W, Davido, Tiwa Savage, Castro on Adonai.
Awards
- BET Awards 2012 – Best International Act Africa – first Ghanaian to win BET
- BET Hip Hop Awards 2019 – Best International Flow – first winner of category
- Vodafone Ghana Music Awards – Artiste of the Decade, Artiste of the Year multiple times, 28 Ghana Music Awards total from 110 awards from 206 nominations
- MTV Base Hottest African MCs 2014 – 6th
- Forbes and Channel O Top 10 Richest/Bankable African Artistes 2013 & 2015