Michael Owusu Addo, professionally known as Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur. He is from Tema and has made significant contributions to Ghana’s music industry. He has received numerous honors, including being the first winner of BET’s Best International Flow Act. He considers himself to be a major proponent of the Azonto genre and dance.
Quick Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Sarkodie |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Michael Owusu Addo |
| Gender: | Male |
| Age: | 38 years old |
| Birth Date: | 10 July 1985 |
| Birth Place: | Tema, Ghana |
| Nationality: | Ghanian |
| Height: | 1.92 meters |
| Weight: | 83 kilograms |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marital Status: | Married |
| Wife/Spouse (Name): | Tracy |
| Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Adalyn Owusu Addo) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Sarkodie Gay?: | N/A |
| Profession: | Rapper/ Music Artiste/Entrepreneur |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2024: | $12 million |
Sarkodie Biography
Sarkodie was born on July 10, 1085, in Tema, Ghana, as the fourth child of his mother, Emma Maame Aggrey. He graduated from Tema Methodist Senior School with a Western African Senior 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 rap competition Kasahare Level.
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Sarkodie Age, Height, Weight
Sarkodie was born on July 10, 1985, and is 38 years old as of 2024. His height is 1.92 meters and his weight is 83 kilograms.
Career
Sarkodie began his career as an underground rapper before meeting his former manager Duncan Williams of Duncwills Entertainment while competing in 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 assisted Sarkodie in recording his album Volta Regime.’
He collaborated with Hammer on his debut album, ‘Makye.’ Kwaw Kese, J-Town, Sway, and Paedae of R2Bees all made appearances on this album. ‘Makye’ received rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Push and Baby by Sarkodie was ranked ninth and nineteenth on Joy FM’s Top 50 Songs of 2009. The album’s lead single, ‘Baby,’ became a hit, further exposing him.
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.” He went on a nationwide tour to promote the album, which earned him his first BET nomination and 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 from a total of 165 nominations, including 22 Ghana Music Awards. At the 4syteTV Music Video Awards and the Ghana Music Awards, he won three awards for his 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 Nigeria Entertainment Awards, he was also named Best African Act. His 2014 album, ‘Sarkology,’ earned him four Ghana Music Awards, one MTV Africa Music Award, one Independent Music Award, four 4styte TV Music Video Awards, one Headies Award, and one Ghana Music Honor. In 2013, he was also named Best West African Act at the Caribbean American and African Nations Music Awards.
Sarkodie’s Net Worth in 2024
Sarkodie’s net worth is estimated to be $12 million as of February 2024. Sarkodie’s income comes from a variety of sources. He owns the Sark by Yas clothing line as a dedicated entrepreneur. On April 27, 2013, he launched it with accessories for men, women, and children.
In 2012, he was appointed as a Samsung Electronics Brand Ambassador at the University of Ghana, Legon. During the unveiling event, Samsung’s Galaxy Pocket and Chief Hero phones were customized with Sarkodie wallpapers and his signature, and users were able to download exclusive Sarkodie tracks.
In 2013, he also signed a deal with ‘FanMilk Ghana. Tigo Telecommunications Ghana, which sponsored his Rapperholic tour, collaborated with Sarkodie for its brand. On 30 October 2019, he was named an ambassador for the ‘Year of Return’ campaign by the Creative Arts Industry Forum.
Sarkodie’s Wife, Marriage
Sarkodie prefers to keep most of his personal life private. Sarkodie, on the other hand, married Tracy in a private wedding ceremony on July 17, 2018, in his hometown of Tema. Adalyn Owusu Addo is their daughter’s name.
Sarkodie established the Sarkodie Foundation, which cares for underprivileged children in his country. He, on the other hand, lives a lavish lifestyle
