AfricaIs aCountry

Sarkodie

Africa Is a Country Podcast
African Five-a-Side Podcast

Sarkodie

By
Boima Tucker

http://youtu.be/il7o5zG7jB0?t=12s

Sarkodie takes a break from the Azonto and jumps on a Hammer beat, getting back to his rap (Hip-pop? Tema-pop? Hip-life?) roots. The interpretive dancing, and artsy black and white beach shots make it seem like the director has been watching some Ingmar Bergman.

The track, featuring Obrafour on the hook, is from “Rapperholic,” a recently released album. I don’t think this is the much anticipated (by me) Konvict music album, but I’m excited to hear it regardless.

About the Author

Boima Tucker is a music producer, DJ, writer, and cultural activist. He is the managing editor of Africa Is a Country, co-founder of Kondi Band and the founder of the INTL BLK record label.

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