Outrage As Sarkodie Shares Video of Mentally Challenged Man Dancing to His Popular 'Azonto' Song

• Sarkodie got many Ghanaians talking after he posted a video of a mentally challenged man dancing to his song
• The man, looking unkempt, was spotted dancing in the middle of the streets to Sarkodie's popular tune, Azonto
• Sarkodie's sharing of the video angered many Ghanaians who called him out in the comments section

Ghanaian musician Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie, has attracted heavy backlash after sharing a video of a mentally challenged man dancing to one of his popular songs.

The mentally challenged man got carried away in the middle of the street and suddenly started dancing when he heard Sarkodie's banger, Azonto, playing on the streets.

He sang along to the lyrics of the song and rapped as well, leaving onlookers in awe. Sarkodie posted the video on his X-handle, probably after seeing it online but this gesture of the popular musician did not sit well with many Ghanaians.

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Watch the video below:

Sarkodie is one of Ghana's talented musicians and best rappers. He's had many hit songs since he came into the limelight. He started his music career as an underground rapper in 2005 and has since won several awards in Ghana and beyond.

With his high-profile personality and influence, many Ghanaians were expecting the rapper to do more for the mentally challenged man.

Sarkodie blasted for sharing video of mentally-challenged man

Netizens who saw the video were outraged and criticised Sarkodie for making the post. Many called him out for not looking for the mentally challenged man to support him instead of just sharing the video.

@ArhtoK wrote:

"Happily posting a mad man jamming to a song thinking you’ve done it all, shame on you dude."

@GhanaSocialUni wrote:

"You really posted this? Instead of posting him in this state of shame … find him and help him."

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@CalebBoonu07

"This be my guy from Dome. Sarkodie u could help him or delete the post. Charley what this?"

@gob31gh wrote:

"That’s my childhood friend. His name is Kobby this guy dey ball pass but look at him."

@BobMoonRules wrote:

"Find him and rescue him from his predicament. Show grace."

@Amgsarkcess wrote:

"The ending tho."

@blaqk_ghost wrote:

"You are supposed to do something to help this man not just to promote your music. You be guy man."

@K_Jagaban wrote:

"This was a banger back in the day. I forget the title sef. Anybody Dey kai the TITLE? But king."

@sarkodie wrote:

"Try see if you fit extend some helping hand aa wai. At least, after posting this and reaching out will somewhat add a boost to you."

@blaq_fitnes wrote:

"Boosu we Dey 2025 ooo. You still Dey do these old tactics? Lol. Anyway that haircut de3 slow kraaa King Sark. That be the brand. At least keep the beard mpo erh!"

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Mentally challenged man jams to King Paluta's song

Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that a mentally challenged man brought smiles and joy to onlookers as he danced excitedly to King Paluta's hit song, Makoma.

The unidentified man, who could not conceal his love for the song, displayed a spectacular performance as he jammed to the tune.

Dressed in his usual attire, he swayed his feet and arms rhythmically in the middle of the road as the electrifying beats of Makoma blared from a nearby shop.

Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.

Source: YEN.com.gh