Sarkodie Jokes About Being Broke: “I Am Left With GH¢3,850 To Get GH¢25,000”
- Ghanaian musician Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie, has shared his bank balance on X
- He made a sarcastic response to a remark by Bishop Samuel Owusu, head of Pottersville Church International
- In a hilarious twist, social media users offered to send Sarkodie money via his bank balance or mobile money
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Award-winning Ghanaian musician Michael Owusu Addo, popularly called Sarkodie, has caused a stir after he jokingly disclosed his bank balance.
The BET winner replied to a pastor, Bishop Samuel Owusu, who claimed that 25-year-olds should have at least GH¢25,000 in their bank accounts.
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In an interview with Onua TV on May 1, 2025, the head of Pottersville Church International emphatically stated that Ghanaian youth should have at least GH¢25,000 in their bank accounts at a certain age.
The 39-year-old rapper and father of two children, Sarkodie, reacted to the post, stating that he had to work harder to get GH¢3,850 despite all the fame and music gigs he has played since he rose to the limelight.
Sarkodie responds to Owusu with 'broke' claim
Some Ghanaians have offered to debit Sarkodie's bank account after he jokingly disclosed his current bank balance. YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
@eagleyez7 stated:
"Lol we known as investing that sum instead of keeping it at the bank."
@amgentil_
"You say money no be problem so what else."
@TmMboss
"Landlord paa."
@PastorDavenj
"At 27 adey owe mtn quickloan 370ghs with no bank account 😣."
@iamgyimah10
"Saying things like this is another best way of putting the youth into influences."
@SarkBaKwaku1 stated:
"Send ur momo number pls."
@kkd_418 stated:
"😂😂😂😂 sumbro wey dey wear rolex watch $40k."
@Tokyo300003
"23500 Cedis short then I have to game up👊🏿 lacking behind but better than nothing I guess."
@LudaKwame stated:
"Boss drop ur aza make I drop u something small."
@semesta_10
"Send come make I add and take send yo."
Sarkodie's X reply to Bishop Owusu's assertion is below:
Sarkodie rocks a coloured haircut
Meanwhile, Sarkodie's trademark hairdo has undergone a dramatic transformation, and his new appearance has won many fans.
The well-known Ghanaian rapper attracted a lot of attention when he showed up at an event with a short haircut.
Rapper Sarkodie, who is well-known for influencing up-and-coming musicians through partnerships, showcased a new hairstyle trend.
Wearing an oversized white short-sleeved shirt and black pants, the rapper appeared calm as he arrived with his squad in a popular video.
The Instagram video showing off Sarkodie's new style is below:
Sarkodie brags about his achievements
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported on Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, who used social media to remind followers of his achievements.
He claimed to be the first rapper to accomplish something, leaving a space blank for his fans to fill in his accomplishments.
However, while some pointed out several things that he was the first Ghanaian rapper to undertake, others criticised Sarkodie.
In an interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment critic Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh talked about his influence on the music scene.
Proofreading by Bruce Douglas, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
