Sarkodie’s Rapperholic Lights Up Kumasi in Historic 1st Edition

Yesterday, history unfolded when Sarkodie staged his flagship annual show, Rapperholic, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi for the inaugural time. Titled “Rapperholic: The Homecoming”, the 2025 edition held added meaning: it signified Sarkodie’s symbolic homecoming to Kumasi, the city of his upbringing.

The Ashanti capital lived up to its standing as Ghana’s cultural hub, with supporters pouring into the stadium and the streets alive with excitement. The show went beyond a musical display—it became an artistic and economic milestone for Kumasi. From fully booked hotels and heightened transport demand to street stalls and local pop‑up shops, the city’s economy prospered in the run‑up to the event.

The evening buzzed with memorable acts. Sarkodie performed alongside a formidable roster featuring Kweku Flick, Medikal, Obrafuor, Kofi Kinaata, Donzy, and the Asakaa Boys, delivering a diverse array of sounds that highlighted Ghana’s developing music landscape. DJ Ashmen’s “Bless The Mic” portion allowed aspiring artists to freestyle on stage, underscoring Rapperholic’s function as a stage for both seasoned and rising talent.

Yet the most discussed moment of the night occurred when Shatta Wale, Sarkodie’s longtime competitor, emerged on stage as a surprise guest. The partnership stunned the crowd and swiftly turned into the event’s standout moment. Beyond the performance, it represented an unforeseen gesture of solidarity—demonstrating how reconciliation and collaboration can inject fresh vigor into Ghana’s entertainment scene.

Through Rapperholic: The Homecoming, Sarkodie did more than stage a concert; he positioned Kumasi at the heart of Ghana’s music spotlight, weaving nostalgia, cultural pride, and economic influence into a single unforgettable evening.

Watch Sarkodie and Kweku Flick launch Rapperholic Homecoming with their hit Messiah! below