Sarkodie Overjoyed After Meeting a Shaxi Driver in Town: “Shatta Wale’s Number One Fan”
- Rapper Sarkodie was filled with excitement when he spotted a Shaxi driver while cruising in town
- In the video, the rapper encouraged the driver to be dedicated to his job and in response, the driver shouted the musician's popular catchphrase
- The wholesome moment got many people appreciating the bond between Shatta Wale, the owner of Shaxi, and Sarkodie
- In an exclusive interview, entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu Ayeboafoh spoke about Sarkodie supporting Shatta Wale's business
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Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie could not hide his excitement after he spotted a driver working with Shatta Wale’s ride-hailing service, Shaxi.
The heartwarming moment, captured on video, came just weeks after Sarkodie publicly endorsed the dancehall star’s business.
Source: Instagram
Sarkodie meets Shaxi driver in town
In what has now become a trending video, Sarkodie was cruising on a highway when he spotted a pink Toyota Vitz, registered to Shatta Wale’s Shaxi ride-hailing service.
The vehicle had the Shaxi signage on the roof and logo stickers along the sides, making it instantly recognisable.
Excited, Sarkodie sped, hoping to catch up with the driver. As he got closer, he recorded the moment on his phone, honking repeatedly to grab the driver's attention.
The Shaxi driver slowed down, and upon realising it was none other than Africa’s most decorated rapper, he could not contain his excitement.
In the video, the driver was heard shouting Sarkodie’s popular catchphrase, “Obidi pon bidi,” as both men shared the light-hearted, wholesome moment on the road.
In the short interaction, Sarkodie encouraged the driver to be dedicated to his job.
Shatta Wale reacts to Sarkodie-Shaxi driver's interaction
Shatta Wale got emotional after seeing Sarkodie's video on his X page. In a short yet powerful message, the dancehall musician wrote,
"King Sark 4 a Reason 👑🙏💜 #SHAXI."
Reactions to Sarkodie spotting a Shaxi ride
Ghanaians praised Sarkodie for showing public support for Shatta Wale’s ride-hailing service, Shaxi. Many hailed him as a true king for endorsing a fellow musician's business.
Following the wholesome moment, several people on social media expressed their admiration and mentioned they would start using Shaxi over other ride-hailing services, simply because of Sarkodie’s endorsement.
The heartwarming reactions to Sarkodie's interaction with the Shaxi driver are below:
khris_llyf said:
"This is how we like it in the town"
selasi_josh said:
"We should all download the Shaxi App to make it big ❤️❤️."
tashacheekz said:
"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 @sarkodie @shattawalenima the love ya’ll have for each other is too cute! ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️."
kingskid767 said:
"He loves his brother no doubt"
iamdebaby said:
"Sark sef approve am ❤️❤️❤️"
zainard_ said:
"Love to see things like this ❤️ #shaxi"
yankee_pounds said:
"King Sark dey put stuffs on, we for big am up👊🏼🔥."
Source: Instagram
"It's influencer marketing"- NYB on Shatta Wale and Sarkodie
In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu Ayeboafoh spoke about Sarkodie publicly supporting Shatta Wale's ride-hailing business.
He mentioned that it was great seeing other people in the entertainment industry supporting Wale's business, especially Sarkodie.
He further stated that due to Sarkodie's reputable image, it would go a long way in influencing people to use Shaxi.
"It’s great seeing other artists supporting Shatta Wale’s business. The endorsement goes a long way to influencing people to use the ride hailing up. It’s influencer marketing at its core and it does yield results."
Shatta Wale announces free rides for celebrities
YEN.com.gh reported that dancehall star Shatta Wale announced a special Shaxi ride-hailing package designed exclusively for Ghanaian celebrities.
Following a recent partnership with the government, the new initiative will allow celebrities to ride for free.
Shatta Wale explained that Shaxi drivers will still be paid by the platform for transporting the stars, ensuring both VIP service and fair compensation for the drivers.
Proofreading by Samuel Gitonga, copy editor at YEN.com.gh.
Source: YEN.com.gh
Geraldine Amoah (Entertainment editor) Geraldine Amoah is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. She pursued Business Administration at Ashesi University and graduated in 2020. She has over 3 years of experience in journalism. Geraldine's professional career in journalism started at Myjoyonline at Multimedia Group Limited, where she worked as a writer. She has completed Google News Initiative News Lab courses in Advanced digital reporting and fighting misinformation.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh (Music Executive) Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh is an experienced Music Executive with over a decade of experience in the Music Industry. He is also a media personality with production and on-air experience on Television and Radio. He has worked with 3x Grammy-winning Reggae group Morgan Heritage, Mr Drew, King Paluta, Renner, Kwesi Valley, Ugandan star Azawi, and many others. NYB, as he is referred to in some quarters, is also an event producer and talent manager associated with events such as AfroNation Ghana and Guinness Accravaganza.
