Sarkodie Pays Courtesy Call on Otumfuo, Signs VIP Visitors Book in Historic Manhyia Visit
- Sarkodie has courted attention on social media after he paid a visit to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, at Manhyia Palace
- The rapper requested permission to host his annual Rapperholic concert, which he usually holds in Accra, in Kumasi this year
- His visit also included signing a VIP visitor’s book, earning him massive praise from Ghanaians on social media
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Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie paid a courtesy call on the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, to seek permission to host a historic Rapperholic concert in Kumasi in December.
Source: Instagram
The award-winning superstar was accompanied by his management team for the monumental visit, which underlined his position as one of the shining lights of the Ghanaian music industry.
Sarkodie hosted the first-ever Rapperholic concert at the Dome of the Accra International Concert Centre in December 2011.
The concert was envisioned as a means to launch his upcoming album of the same name.
It has since carved out a niche as Ghana music’s premier concert, hosted annually in Accra every December.
Sarkodie petitioned the Asantehene to be granted permission to host this year’s concert in Kumasi, his hometown.
The rapper was also granted access to sign a VIP visitor’s book.
His decision was met with widespread applause on social media, with Kumasi residents promising to make the concert hugely memorable.
The TikTok video of Sarkodie at Manhyia Palace is below.
Sarkodie's delights massive audience at 2024 Rapperholic
Over the years, Sarkodie has delighted Ghanaians with his annual concert, Rapperholic.
The 2024 edition of the concert was held on December 25 and drew a huge crowd.
A video shared on social media showed thousands of fans packed into the arena, singing along to Sarkodie’s hit songs, which demonstrated the rapper’s continuing popularity and strong fan base.
The concert's success was heavily praised on social media, with many highlighting Sarkodie's longevity in the industry.
Due to its timing, Rapperholic has become a staple of Christmas celebrations in Accra for over a decade.
Sarkodie's decision to move the event to Kumasi for the first time has also won plaudits on social media.
Below is a Twitter video of the 2024 Rapperholic concert.
Ghanaians react to Sarkodie’s Manhyia visit
barbewura said:
"This guy is my icon. Shatta Wale should learn from him."
mannyfataw643 wrote:
"I feel like crying; this is what you get if you believe in yourself and stay true to God. May God continue to take you to places you never dreamt of getting to one day."
kobi_owusu_n commented:
"Brand is solid; no zongo behaviour."
amaboakyewaaansong said:
"Sei kutuuuuuu sei bam ❤️."
Sarkodie collaborates with comedian Ben South
Previously, YEN.com.gh reported that Sarkodie released a new song titled No Sir that featured a collaboration with popular comedian and content creator Ben South.
Sarkodie accompanied the song release with a music video that featured the comedian and another viral sensation, Sheena Gakpe.
The video quickly went viral on social media and was widely praised for the performances of the two online stars.
Source: YEN.com.gh
