Sarkodie Explains Why He Continues to Rap in Twi

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has explained why he continues to rap primarily in Twi despite achieving international recognition and sharing stages with global stars.

Speaking in an interview with The Voice ahead of the UK edition of his Rapperholic concert, the award-winning artiste reflected on performing alongside international figures such as T-Pain, Giggs, Idris Elba and Miguel Sarkodie explains why he choose….

According to Sarkodie, his experiences abroad reinforced his belief that music transcends language. “Music is the language,” he said, noting that the phrase has long appeared in his social media biography Sarkodie explains why he choose….

He stated that early in his career, he made a deliberate decision not to switch to English to appeal to a broader audience. Instead, he wanted to hear his native tongue played on major radio stations outside Ghana.

“I wasn’t willing to rap in English because then there wouldn’t be any difference. I wanted to hear my native tongue on big radio stations outside Ghana,” he said Sarkodie explains why he choose

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The rapper emphasised that the technical foundation of music goes beyond vocabulary, arguing that quality and delivery are more important than linguistic accessibility. “The technical bit of music is that music is music. It just has to be very good,” he added Sarkodie explains why he choose…

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Sarkodie pointed out that listeners often connect with songs even when they do not understand the lyrics. He referenced international artistes whose music he enjoys despite language differences, and noted that many Ghanaians grew up listening to American rappers such as Eminem and Busta Rhymes without fully understanding their lyrics Sarkodie explains why he choose…

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He also cited Jamaican music as an example of how sound and energy can resonate globally despite distinct linguistic styles.

For Sarkodie, emotional connection and presentation play a central role in bridging language gaps. “If the music is very good, you’re definitely going to find the right ears for it,” he said, adding that audiences can feel the music beyond the words Sarkodie explains why he choose….

He acknowledged that language differences may limit full comprehension in some markets, but believes that every artiste must decide what trade-offs to accept. He compared his approach to that of American rapper J. Cole, whose lyrical depth may not always resonate linguistically with listeners in rural Ghana, just as Twi lyrics may not be fully understood in Western markets Sarkodie explains why he choose….

Sarkodie said his philosophy has enabled him to collaborate with global figures and perform on international stages, attributing those opportunities to the universality and quality of his craft rather than the language he uses Sarkodie explains why he choose….

Source: Pulse Ghana