Sarkodie Eulogises Papa Bills, Pays Homage To Adom FM's Broadcasters

Sarkodie Eulogises Papa Bills, Pays Homage To Adom FM's Broadcasters

  • Sarkodie has recounted the impact of Ghanaian broadcasters on his music career spanning over two decades
  • The rapper hailed Papa Bills, host of Adom FM's prime time show, labeling him as instrumental to his growth
  • A video of Ghanaian musician Sarkodie eulogising Papa Bills after they met in Tema has popped up online
  • YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh who hailed Sarkodie's gesture

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has opened up on the impact of some broadcasters from Adom FM on his high-striding career.

This comes after the two-time BET winner caught up with Bills Gborgli, popularly known as Papa Bills.

A video of Sarkodie and Papa Bills' interaction has popped up online and excited numerous fans, who hailed the rapper for his gesture.

Sarkodie, Papa Bills, Adom FM, Jerry Justice, Daddy Bosco, Ghana, Tema
Sarkodie thanks Papa Bills and Adom FM for their impact on his career. Photo source: Instagram/Sarkupdates, Instagram/PapaBillsgh
Source: Instagram

Sarkodie sends message to Adom FM

Sarkodie has become Africa's biggest rap music star and has worked with top global artists, including Ace Hood and Konvict Music boss Akon.

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Apart from his infectious rap lines, the rapper credits his early success to the efforts of numerous radio presenters, especially from Adom FM, which started in Tema, where the rapper grew up.

Papa Bills, who has been with the station for nearly two decades, is behind many of the station's critically acclaimed shows, which catapulted Sarkodie and his Maakye album.

In his interaction with Papa Bills, Sarkodie eulogised him and other stalwarts, including Dr Duncan, Afia Pokuwa, and Daddy Bosco. The rapper openly expressed his interest in returning to the station and his profound gratitude.

Speaking about Sarkodie's gesture, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh told YEN.com.gh that,

What Sarkodie did is a step in the right direcrion. The music industry is an ecosystem where entities feed on each other. I hope more of our successful artistes will prioritise the local media especially those whose hands built their foundation.

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Sarkodie and Papa Bills' video excites fans

YEN.com.gh gathered a few comments from fans in reaction to Sarkodie's gesture towards Adom FM presenters.

clifton.tawiah said:

"I love how you are always grateful Sark. I also play your music everyday oo"

jay_de_sekretgod wrote:

"God bless you too Mr. Michael. SarkTillWeDie"

oilcitymusicofficial_1 remarked:

"The names chawww. But God bless everyone for the support.. 💟💟🇬🇭❤️❤️❤️❤️"

Sarkodie advises rappers

Earlier, YEN.com.gh also reported that Sarkodie had opened up about the secret behind his unfading relevance in the music industry in a conversation with Audiomack.

He admitted that rappers had an advantage because of their trade and advised younger artists to also understand the importance of building a community around their music.

Proofread by Bruce Douglas, senior copy editor at YEN.com.gh

Source: YEN.com.gh

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Peter Ansah (Entertainment Editor) Ansah Peter is an entertainment editor at YEN.com.gh. He studied Development Planning at the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology, graduating in 2018. His professional career in entertainment journalism dates eight years back as a showbiz and arts blogger for the now-defunct motionhypegh.net, continuing to Muse Media Networks, acting as the editorial manager for the network's flagship multimedia platforms. He has also managed several PR roles with top clients, including Afro Nation Ghana and Morgan Heritage. You can reach him at peter.ansah@yen.com.gh