Sarkodie | |
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Birth name | Michael Owusu Addo |
Born | Tema, Ghana |
Origin | Ghana |
Genres | Azonto, African hip hop#Ghana |
Occupation | Twi Rapper |
Years active | 2007-present |
Labels | Duncwills 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
editGhana Music Awards
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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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
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2012 | Sarkodie | Best International Act: Africa | Won |
The Headies
editYear | Nominee / work | Award | Result |
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2012 | Sarkodie | African Artist of the Year[8] | Won |
Discography
edit- Studio albums
- 2009: Makye
- 2012: Rapperholic
References
edit- ^ "Sarkodie Profile". Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ "Sarkodie wins Best International Act at BET Awards". Retrieved 24 January 2013.
- ^ Ghana Celebrities. "Sarkodie". Retrieved 4 April 2013.
- ^ http://www.ghanamusicawards.com/
- ^ http://www.ghanamusicawards.com/
- ^ http://www.ghanamusicawards.com/
- ^ http://www.ghanamusicawards.com/
- ^ http://www.ghanacelebrities.com/2012/10/21/sarkodie-wins-african-artist-of-the-year-award-at-nigerian-music-industry-awards-the-headies
- ^ http://showbiz.peacefmonline.com/music/artist/sarkodie/biography/
- ^ http://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/people/person.php?ID=666
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