Sarkodie- Wiki, Age, Wife, Net Worth, Ethnicity

Michael Owusu Addo, known professionally as Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian rapper and businessman. He is from Tema and has made significant contributions to the Ghanaian music industry. He has received numerous honors, including being the first ever winner of BET’s Best International Stream Act. He considers himself a great promoter of the Azonto genre and dance.

Fast facts

famous name:	Sarkodie
Real name/Full name:	Michael Owusu Addo
Gender:	Male
Age:	36 years old
Birthdate:	July 10, 1985
Place of birth:	Theme, Ghana
Nationality:	Ghanaian
Height:	1.92 meters
Weight:	83 kilograms
Sexual orientation:	Right
Civil status:	Married
Spouse/Spouse (Name):	Tracy
Children/Children (Son and Daughter):	Yes (Adalyn Owusu Addo)
Dating/Girlfriend (Name):	N/A
Is Sarkodie gay?:	N/A
Profession:	Rapper/Musical Artist/Entrepreneur
Salary:	N/A
Net worth in 2023:	$12 million

Sarkodie Biography

Sarkodie was born on July 10, 1085 in Tema, Ghana, as the fourth son of his mother, Emma Maame Aggrey. He graduated from Tema Methodist Senior School with a West African Higher School Certificate and IPMC with a degree in Graphic Design. In his high school years, he was an underground rapper until he met his manager Duncan Williams at the famous Kasahare Level rap competition.

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Sarkodie Age, Height, Weight

Sarkodie was born on July 10, 1985 and is 36 years old as of 2023. She is 1.92 meters tall and weighs 83 kilograms.

Career

Sarkodie began his career as an underground rapper before meeting his former manager Duncan Williams of Duncwills Entertainment while competing on Adom FM’s rap competition Kasahare Level. During this event he also met other musicians such as Edem and Castro, who introduced him to Hammer of the Last Two, a well-known producer who was impressed by his rap flows. Hammer helped Sarkodie record his Volta Regime album.’

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He collaborated with Hammer on his debut album, ‘Makye’. Kwaw Kese, J-Town, Sway and Paedae from R2Bees made appearances on this album. ‘Makye’ received rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Sarkodie’s Push and Baby ranked 9th and 19th on Joy FM’s Top 50 Songs of 2009. The album’s lead single ‘Baby’ became a hit, further exposing it.

In 2012, he released his second album, “Rapperholic”, which included five singles: “Good Bye”, “One Time for Your Mind”, “You Go Kill Me”, “Living Legend” and “Onyame Nhyira”. She went on a national tour to promote the album, earning her first BET nomination and her subsequent win. Other albums include ‘Adonai’ in 2014, ‘New Guy’ and ‘Mary’ in 2015, ‘Highest’ in 2017 and ‘Alfa’ in 2019.

achievements and awards

Sarkodie has 92 awards out of a total of 165 nominations, including 22 Ghana Music Awards. At the 4syteTV Music Video Awards and the Ghana Music Awards, she won three awards for her debut studio album ‘Make’.

His second album ‘Rapperholic’ won several awards at the 2012 BET Awards, The Headies, Ghana Music Awards, National Youth Achievement Awards, Mobo Awards and Channel O Music Video Awards.

At the 2013 Nigerian Entertainment Awards, he was also named Best African Act. His 2014 album ‘Sarkology’ garnered him four Ghana Music Awards, an MTV Africa Music Award, an Independent Music Award, four 4styte TV Music Video Awards, a Headies Award and a Ghana Music Honor. In 2013, he was also named Best West African Act at the Caribbean American and African Nations Music Awards.

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Sarkodie net worth in 2023

Sarkodie’s net worth is estimated at $12 million as of 2023. Sarkodie’s income comes from a variety of sources. He owns the Sark by Yas clothing line as a dedicated businessman. On April 27, 2013, he launched it with accessories for men, women, and children.

In 2012, he was appointed Samsung Electronics Brand Ambassador at the University of Ghana, Legon. During the launch event, Samsung’s Galaxy Pocket and Chief Hero phones were personalized with Sarkodie’s wallpapers and his signature, and users were able to download exclusive Sarkodie tracks.

In 2013, he also signed a contract with ‘FanMilk Ghana. Tigo Telecommunications Ghana, which sponsored his Rapperholic tour, collaborated with Sarkodie for his branding. On October 30, 2019, the Creative Arts Industry Forum named him an ambassador for the ‘Year of Return’ campaign.

Sarkodie’s Wife, Marriage

Sarkodie prefers to keep most of her personal life private. Sarkodie, on the other hand, married Tracy in a private wedding ceremony on July 17, 2018 in her hometown of Tema. Adalyn Owusu Addo is the name of his daughter.

Sarkodie established the Sarkodie Foundation, which cares for underprivileged children in his country. He, on the other hand, lives a lavish lifestyle.

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