Roots of Sarkodie
The artists and genres Sarkodie came out of — one hop back on the influence tree.
Kiss DanielartistDaniel Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, professionally known as Kizz Daniel, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2014 with his breakout single, "Woju". He signed a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013, but left the label following a publicized contract dispute and court case. He founded his own record label, Flyboy I.N.C, in November 2017. On 3 February 2023, he was announced by Audiomack alongside Snazzy the Optimist, Asake and 1ucid as the top trending and most streamed artistes.
magnomartistJoseph Bulley, known professionally as Magnom, is a Ghanaian record producer and recording artist, who produces music ranging from Hiphop, dancehall, and Afrobeats. He gained the attention of Ghanaians after he produced the song "illuminati" with Ghanaian BET award winner Sarkodie.
King PalutaartistThomas Adjei Wireko, professionally known as King Paluta, is a Ghanaian rapper, singer, and producer.
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Eno BaronyartistRuth Eno Adjoa Amankwah Nyame Adom, known professionally by her stage name Eno Barony, is a Ghanaian rapper singer and songwriter Born in Tema, in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana. Prior to gaining mainstream recognition, Eno Barony released several singles and mixtapes, including Whats Ma Name, Pendrive, and Tonga, among others. Her 2018 release, Fear No Man, marked a significant turning point in her career, establishing her as one of the leading rappers in Ghana. She made history as the first Ghanaian female rapper to receive a nomination for the Best Rapper category at a major national award scheme.
Kizz DanielartistDaniel Oluwatobiloba Anidugbe, professionally known as Kizz Daniel, is a Nigerian singer and songwriter. He rose to fame in 2014 with his breakout single, "Woju". He signed a record deal with G-Worldwide Entertainment in 2013, but left the label following a publicized contract dispute and court case. He founded his own record label, Flyboy I.N.C, in November 2017. On 3 February 2023, he was announced by Audiomack alongside Snazzy the Optimist, Asake and 1ucid as the top trending and most streamed artistes.
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Livingstone Etse Satekla, better known by his stage name Stonebwoy, is a Ghanaian Afropop, Afro-dancehall and reggae musician from Ashaiman, Accra.
GafacciartistMichael Dela Gafatchi, better known by the stage name Gafacci, is a Ghanaian music producer, disc jockey, and songwriter.
Kirani AyatartistAyat Maqwam Salis, better known by his stage name Kirani Ayat, is a Ghanaian musician, rapper, singer and producer. Kirani Ayat started his music professionally as Mr. Ayat in 2008 and later rebranded to "Billy Banger" in 2010 during that period, where he recorded and released several mixtapes, which made a little impact locally. In 2011, as "Billy Banger" he recorded and released "aint easy", a hip-hop/RnB song which had an honorable mention in the Hip-hop category at the 2011 International Songwriting Competition out of over 17,000 entries. Kirani Ayat's hit records include "Kudi", "I Don't Know You (IDKY)", "Play For Keeps (SOYAYA)" and "Dodo".
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Ice PrinceartistPanshak Henry Zamani better known as Ice Prince or Ice Prince Zamani, is a Nigerian rapper, singer and songwriter. He rose to fame after releasing "Oleku", one of Nigeria's most remixed songs of all time. He won the 2009 Hennessy Artistry Club Tour. His debut studio album Everybody Loves Ice Prince was released in 2011. It was supported by three singles: "Oleku", "Superstar" and "Juju". In 2013, Ice Prince released Fire of Zamani as his second studio album. The album contained the singles "Aboki", "More", "Gimme Dat" and "I Swear". On 1 July 2015, Ice Prince was announced as the vice president of Chocolate City. He held the position until leaving the label in 2016. He has collaborated with several African rappers, including Navio, Khaligraph Jones, AKA, and Sarkodie.
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Yemi AladeartistYemi Eberechi Alade, known professionally as Yemi Alade, is a Nigerian singer, songwriter, actress and activist from the Akoko part of Ondo State. Her music is a mixture of Afropop, highlife, dancehall, pop and R&B, and has been of influence in several countries across Africa. She sings in English, Igbo, Pidgin, Yoruba, French, Swahili and Portuguese.
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