Michael Owusu Addo popularly known as Sarkodie is one of the biggest musicians in Ghana and rated among the heavyweights in the music world.
Sarkodie is regarded as one of the hardworking musicians of our generation. Sarkodie is noted to be the first to win BET Award for the Best International Act (African Category) in 2012 and also won BET Award for Best International Flow in 2019 known to be the first musician to win the award.
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Sarkodie is noted to be the most awarded musician in Africa in terms of major awards such as BET awards, GHANAMUSIC awards etc.
He is regarded as one of the most followed artist in the music industry with over 4 million followers on twitter, over1.8 million on facebook and over 4 million followers on Instagram.
It is interesting that Sarkodie is the most streamed artist on youtube with over 184 million lifetime views on youtube and this places in over his rival shatta wale in the music industry.
In an article with GhanaArticle.com you will get to know about these interesting facts about the Ghanaian rapper.
- CHILDHOOD LIFE.
Michael Owusu Addo is the birth name of the rapper, Sarkodie is the fourth born of his single mum known to be Miss Emma Aggrey. Sarkodie attended Achimota preparatory school and completed senior high school at Methodist Day Senior High School, during his time in school he was known for his music talent. He later earned a degree in Graphic Designing at IPMC.
2. SOCIAL LIFE
Sarkodie was unveiled as the ambassador for breastfeeding in 2014 and also represented brands like Samsung, tigo, fanmilk etc. Sarkodie owns a clothing line which provides wears for ladies, men and children. Former Chelsea star Malouda worn cloths from Sarkodie’s clothing line.
3. SARKODIE DOESN’T DRINK ALCHOL OR TAKES WEED(MARIGUANA)
Its interesting to note that Sarkodie has not indulge in any of these acts mostly known to be a normal life for musicians of our generation, although it is difficult to believe but recent post by R2Bees fame “mugeez” disclosed that he gave Sarkodie a cup of drink but he rejected thinking it contains an alcohol drink or any hard drink. Mugeez said saying “Sarkodie doesn’t trust me a bit, I gave him fanta and he rejected”. Mugeez is known for his display of these hard substances in his music videos.
4. HIS TYPE OF LADY
Sarkodie seems to be enticed by women who wears glasses/shades, he revealed that he is easily attracted to these women because he thinks they are the most serious- minded people. Sarkodie in an interview with Bola Ray on Cine Afrik revealed this secret, when asked about the reason for his choice, he disclosed by saying” Just like many he has lived to realize that most women with glasses are very serious minded” .From the look of things seems Tracy has to put her shades on.
5. FAVORITE MEAL AND TV SERIES
Sarkodie’s loves meal is rice with egg stew. He revealed that his best Tv show is “keeping up with the Kardashians.
Source: GhanaArticle.com