Sarkodie Breaks His Silence on Alleged Affiliation With the NPP
- Sarkodie has responded to allegations linking him with the New Patriotic Party and its officials
- In a video, the rapper spoke about his Happy Day song, which many claimed to be an NPP endorsement
- Sarkodie also opened up about his support for some of the policies introduced by the former government
- YEN.com.gh spoke to entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about the allegations about Sarkodie's NPP affiliation
Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie, has addressed allegations about him being a supporter of the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
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In recent years, the Sarkcess Music record label CEO has been accused of having an affiliation with the main opposition party after he praised former president Nana Akufo-Addo in his 2020 hit single, Happy Day, which featured former Lynx Entertainment signee Kuami Eugene.
Rapper Sarkodie's use of the phrase 'Nana Toaso' in the song was seen by many as an endorsement of the former President, who campaigned with that slogan as he vied for a second term in office during the 2020 general elections.
The allegations continued to persist after the rapper remained silent on national issues during Nana Akufo-Addo's tenure, despite being vocal about the previous John Dramani Mahama administration.
Sarkodie speaks on alleged NPP affiliation
On Thursday, September 25, 2025, Sarkodie attended the Kumasi Rising Music, Media, and Tourism Dialogue event as a guest speaker at the IDL Conference Hall in the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST).
In a conversation with media personality Serwaa Amihere, the rapper, who is preparing for his highly anticipated upcoming Rapperholic Homecoming concert, denied having any connection with the New Patriotic Party (NPP).
Sarkodie stated that he did not know any official from the main opposition party and had not taken any money to campaign for them, remarking:
"Do I have a connection with the NPP? I do not know any member of the party. People keep saying that I did a song for them, but they have not given me any money. I said a line in a verse about our ex-president, for which I still stand by."
The BET Award winner stated that he only supported former President Nana Akufo-Addo and the New Patriotic Party's Free education policy during his tenure.
Sarkodie also noted that he had never had the opportunity to meet political leaders and hold discussions about the Ghanaian entertainment industry, commenting:
"I was all for the Free Education policy. I am still in support of it, and I will praise it. Whether you bash me or not, I will still stand for it. I have not had the opportunity to sit with people in power."
The video of Sarkodie speaking about his alleged affiliation with the NPP is below:
The video of Kuami Eugene speaking about the backlash from fans over his Happy Day collaboration with Sarkodie is below:
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh on Sarkodie's alleged NPP affiliation
Speaking to YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on the allegations about Sarkodie's NPP affiliation and how an artiste's perceived political affiliation affects their career and fanbase in Ghana's entertainment industry.
He said:
"People are entitled to their political ideologies, and it’s sad in Ghana, we sometimes make it hard for creatives to share their minds when it comes to politics."
"If you don’t have a solid fan base, dabbling in politics can curtail your career. So, as creatives or public figures, be sure it won’t affect you negatively before coming out with your affiliations."
Sarkodie's team showers fans with cash
As part of his final preparations for the Rapperholic Homecoming concert, Sarkodie embarked on a float with HRM Sariki Abass Giwa, Star Zee, Angel Town, Asafo Powers, and his team on the streets of Kumasi on September 24, 2025.
The rapper and his entourage received a rousing reception from numerous residents, who joined the walk to promote the upcoming Rapperholic Homecoming concert.
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After the event ended successfully, Sarkodie showed appreciation to the fans for their massive turnout for the peace walk with some financial compensation.
In a video shared by blogger Vimbuzz TV, bundles of cash rained on the fans as the BET award-winning rapper made his exit in a luxurious Toyota Land Cruiser.
Members of Sarkodie's entourage, including his manager Angel Town, also threw stacks of five Ghana cedi notes on the fans, who hurriedly rushed to pick them from the floor.
The video of Sarkodie spraying bundles of cash on the fans in Kumasi is below:
Sarkodie surprises Frank Amoakohene's wife
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Sarkodie surprised Frank Amoakohene's wife, Juliet, on her husband's birthday on September 24, 2025.
In a video, the rapper sent a heartwarming message to the wife of the Ashanti Regional Minister to celebrate their third anniversary.
Sarkodie's message evoked joy from Juliet Amoakohene, who screamed with excitement at her residence after seeing the sweet video.
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Kofi Owusu (Entertainment Editor) Kofi is an Entertainment Editor at YEN.com.gh. He graduated from the African University College Of Communication (AUCC) in 2018 with a bachelor's degree in Communication Studies. He has over 5 years of experience as an entertainment journalist. He joined Yen.com.gh in 2024. You can contact him via e-mail: kofi.owusu@yen.com.gh
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.
