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Sarkodie
Birth nameMichael Owusu Addo
BornTema, Ghana
OriginGhana
GenresAzonto, African hip hop#Ghana
OccupationTwi Rapper
Years active2007-present
LabelsDuncwills Entertainment/ Konvict Africa

Sarkodie,[1] born Michael Owusu Addo is a Ghanaian recording artist, entertainer, brand ambassador and a BET Awards 2012 Best International Act winner.[2] He is also referred to as Obidi Pon Bidi. Many Ghanaians recognize him as a leading Hip hop and Hip Life artist. He is considered a major proponent of the Azonto genre and dance. Born on the 10th of July 1988, Sarkodie, the fourth of five children, was raised in the Harbour City known as Tema by his mum, Emma Maame Aggrey, a single parent.[3]


Awards

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Ghana Music Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2013 "Azonto Fiesta" (with Appietus & Kesse) Best Collaboration of the Year[4] Nominated
2013 "Pizza and Burger" (with Jayso) Best Collaboration of the Year[5] Nominated
2013 "Azonto Fiesta" (with Appietus & Kesse) Hip Life Song of the Year[6] Nominated
2013 "Pizza and Burger" (with Jayso) Hip Hop Song of the Year[7] Nominated

BET Awards

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 Sarkodie Best International Act: Africa Won

The Headies

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Year Nominee / work Award Result
2012 Sarkodie African Artist of the Year[8] Won

Discography

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Studio albums
  • 2009: Makye
  • 2012: Rapperholic

References

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[9] [10]

  1. ^ "Sarkodie Profile". Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  2. ^ "Sarkodie wins Best International Act at BET Awards". Retrieved 24 January 2013.
  3. ^ Ghana Celebrities. "Sarkodie". Retrieved 4 April 2013.
  4. ^ http://www.ghanamusicawards.com/
  5. ^ http://www.ghanamusicawards.com/
  6. ^ http://www.ghanamusicawards.com/
  7. ^ http://www.ghanamusicawards.com/
  8. ^ http://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2012/10/21/sarkodie-wins-african-artist-of-the-year-award-at-nigerian-music-industry-awards-the-headies
  9. ^ http://showbiz.peacefmonline.com/music/artist/sarkodie/biography/
  10. ^ http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/people/person.php?ID=666


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