Sarkodie Reveals Obrafuor's Substantial Impact on His Musical Career

In a frank and inspiring conversation on REAL TALK with Nando Leaks, Ghana's rap icon Sarkodie discussed how one of the forefathers of Ghanaian rap music, Obrafuor, profoundly influenced and motivated him. During the meeting, Sarkodie revealed intimate details about his development as an artist and how Obrafuor was a key figure in his success.

Obrafuor, whose stage name was "Rap Executioner," is commonly cited as a forefather of Ghanaian hiplife and rap. His innovative ideas paved the way for future rappers like Sarkodie to achieve fame and fortune.

Sarkodie gave an interview in which he thanked and admired Obrafuor, admitting that it was Obrafuor's music and talent that had initially prompted him to consider a rapping career. He recognised Obrafuor as an industry pioneer and thanked him for paving the path for other Ghanaian rappers.



Sarkodie owes a great deal of his phenomenal success as a rapper to Obrafuor's influence on his music. Unreleased tracks featuring legendary American rapper Ludacris and British rapper Giggs were also revealed by Sarkodie. As a result of his extraordinary talent and artistry, Sarkodie has risen to become one of Africa's most recognised and respected musicians.