Sarkodie
Michael Owusu Addo (born July 10, 1985),[3] known professionally as Sarkodie (/sɑːrˈkɔːdiɛ/), is a Ghanaian rapper, songwriter and entrepreneur from Tema.[4] His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Award for "Artiste of the Decade". He was announced the first winner of BET's Best International Flow artist at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards.[5] He is also considered one of the major proponents of the Azonto genre and dance and one of the most successful African rappers of all time.
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| Birth name | Michael Owusu Addo |
| Also known as | Obidi, King Sark, Obidi Pon Bidi[1] |
| Born | Tema, Ghana[2] |
| Origin | Ghana |
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| Years active | 2005–present |
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| Website | thisissarkodie |
Life and career
Early life and career beginnings
Sarkodie, the fourth of five children was born on July 10, 1985.[6][7] He was raised in Koforidua before his parents moved to Tema where he started schooling. He attended Tema Methodist Day Senior High School and proceeded to IPMC, where he earned a degree in graphic design. Sarkodie began his music career as an underground rapper, participating in Adom FM's popular rap competition Kasahare Level. He met his former manager Duncan Williams of Duncwills Entertainment while participating in the aforementioned competition. He also met musicians Edem and Castro, who introduced him to Hammer of The Last Two, an established record producer. Impressed by his rap flows, Hammer allowed Sarkodie to record two tracks for Edems maiden album Volta Regime.[source?]
Personal life
Sarkodie married Tracy in a private wedding ceremony held in Tema, Ghana on 17 July 2018. They have two kids; a daughter, Adalyn Owusu Addo[8][9][10] and a son; Micheal Nana Yaw Owusu Addo Jnr.[11][12] who is named after the famous rapper.
References
- ↑ "Michael Owusu Addo, Everything you Need to Know". BuzzGhana.
- ↑ "Sarkodie Biography". amdb.co. Archived from the original on 2018-08-23. Retrieved 5 May 2018.
- ↑ "Sarkodie Biography". amdb.co. Archived from the original on 23 August 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ↑ "Sarkodie Detailed Biography". EOnlineGH.Com. 2019-01-14. Retrieved 2019-06-14.
- ↑ "Sarkodie winner of BET Best International Flow Award". 6 October 2019. Retrieved 6 October 2019.
- ↑ Brown, Eugene (25 February 2020). "Sarkodie Full Biography, Music Career, Family and Awards - News". Mdundo.com. Retrieved 3 February 2021.
- ↑ "Sarkodie Biography". amdb.co. Archived from the original on 23 August 2018. Retrieved 8 July 2024.
- ↑ "Sarkodie marries Tracy". Ghanaweb. Kasapafmonline. Archived from the original on 2018-08-02. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ "Rapper Sarkodie finally marries Tracy [Photos]". Citinewsroom. Citinewsroom. Archived from the original on 2018-08-02. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ "Sarkodie marries Tracy". Classfmonline. Classfmonline. Archived from the original on 2018-08-02. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ↑ Mensah, Jeffrey (2020-09-08). "Sarkodie flaunts his son MJ in latest photo". Yen.com.gh - Ghana news. Retrieved 2021-03-06.
- ↑ Razak (2021-07-08). "Sarkodie Pays Courtesy Call To His Royal Majesty The Asantehene At The Manhyia Palace (Photos)". Kingaziz.com. Retrieved 2021-07-11.