Michael Owusu Addo, professionally known as Sarkodie, is a Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur. He hails from Tema and has made huge contributions to the Ghanaian music industry. He has received many honors, including being the first winner of BET’s Best International Trending Act. He considers himself the main proponent of the Azonto genre and dance.
Fast Facts
| Celebrated Name: | Sarkodie |
| Real Name/Full Name: | Michael Owusu Addo |
| Gender: | male |
| age: | 36 years old |
| Date of birth: | July 10, 1985 |
| Birthplace: | Theme, Ghana |
| nationality: | Ghana |
| Height: | 1.92 meters |
| Weight: | 83 kilograms |
| Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
| Marriage status: | married |
| Wife/Partner (Name): | Tracy |
| Children/Children (Boys and Girls): | Yes (Adalyn Owusu Addo) |
| Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
| Is Sarkodie Gay?: | N/A |
| Profession: | Rapper/ Music Artist/Entrepreneur |
| Salary: | N/A |
| Net Worth in 2023: | $12 million |
Biography of Sarkodie
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 West 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
Sarkodie Age, Height, Weight
Sarkodie was born on July 10, 1985, and will be 36 years old in 2023. His height is 1.92 meters and his weight is 83 kilograms.
Career
Sarkodie started his career as an underground rapper before meeting his former manager Duncan Williams of Duncwills Entertainment while competing in Adom FM’s Kasahare Level rap competition. During this event, he also met other musicians such as Edem and Castro, who introduced him to Hammer of the Last Two, a famous producer who was impressed by his rap flow. Hammer helped Sarkodie record the Volta Regime album.’
He collaborated with Hammer on his debut album, ‘Makye.’ Kwaw Kese, J-Town, Sway, and Paedae of R2Bees all make appearances on this album. ‘Makye’ received rave reviews from critics and fans alike. Push and Baby by Sarkodie ranked ninth and nineteenth in the Joy FM Top 50 Songs of 2009. The album’s lead single, ‘Baby,’ became a hit, revealing it again.
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, ‘Tertinggi’ 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 Nigerian 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 Award. In 2013, he was also named Best West African Act at the American and African Caribbean Country Music Awards.
Sarkodie Net Worth in 2023
Sarkodie net worth is estimated to be $12 million as of August 2023. Sarkodie’s income comes from various sources. She owns the clothing line Sark by Yas 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 opening event, Samsung’s Galaxy Pocket and Chief Hero phones were customized with Sarkodie’s wallpaper and his signature, and users were able to download exclusive Sarkodie songs.
In 2013, he also signed a deal with ‘FanMilk Ghana. Tigo Telecommunications Ghana, who sponsored his Rapperholic tour, partnered with Sarkodie for his brand. On 30 October 2019, he was appointed as 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 in Tema. Adalyn Owusu Addo is their daughter’s name.
Sarkodie established the Sarkodie Foundation, which cares for underprivileged children in his country. He also lives a luxurious lifestyle
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