"Sarkodie Was Skinny Like a Refugee": Angel Town on Early Struggles And 20 Years of Working Together
- Ghanaian musician Michael Owusu Addo, popularly called Sarkodie's manager, has opened up about the rapper's humble beginning
- Angel Town recounted his first meeting with Sarkodie in front of his house in a viral interview on the X platform
- The social media users have commented on Sarkodie's manager's video as he spoke about their long-standing relationship
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Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie's manager, Angel Town, has shared insights into their long-lasting friendship of over 20 years.
In an interview on the Stay By Plan podcast released on October 3, 2025, Angel Town, commonly referred to as Angelo, described their initial meeting when Sarkodie was a Senior High School student.
Source: Instagram
Angel Town talks about his first meeting with Sarkodie
Angelo recalled that when he first encountered the rapper, Sarkodie appeared very thin and scruffy, likening him to a "refugee."
Despite this initial impression, Angelo quickly recognised Sarkodie's potential and passion for music.
He remembered, "We have been friends since he was probably in his first year of Senior High School. He would often run away from school to sit outside my mother's house, which is where our friendship began. The first day I met him, he looked really hungry."
The Instagram photo is below:
Angel Town says Sarkodie is naturally gifted
Angelo also detailed how he became captivated by Sarkodie's lyrical talent. He mentioned that he heard a comment about Sarkodie being a rapper and approached him.
To his surprise, Sarkodie was eager to showcase his skills immediately.
"Before I could say drop something, he was already into it. That was everything for me. The next day, I went to look for his house, and from that moment, we became very close friends. There's no day that goes by without us seeing each other; it was almost like we were dating," he said.
The Instagram photo is below:
Angel Town says he is Sarkodie's biggest fan
Furthermore, Angelo expressed that he has always been Sarkodie's biggest supporter, genuinely wishing to see him succeed in the music industry.
"I just knew I wanted to be a part of it. I genuinely wanted to see him be very big," he affirmed.
Source: Instagram
YEN.com.gh has compiled some reactions below:
@Tawfic stated:
"So Ebe, this cool guy wey Stonebwoy and ein entourage punch no? Chale, Stonebwoy koraaa, wey kind kubolor and korasi lifestyle be that. Ahh 🤦♂️."
@ShwanzyD stated:
"This is my first time seeing Angel town talk. Walaahi 😂😂."
@GhanaSocialUni stated:
"First time hearing him speak. He looks like a good guy."
@Jennia_Arthur stated:
"Fun fact: My house shared a wall with Sarkodie growing up in community 9. Angelo will come around with his car and send us to buy fresh bread on the stretch from him. Those days Ghana music awards used to be a C9 celebration because we were winning back to back."
The X video is below:
Fan sells Sarkodie's shirt for GH¢500
Rapper Sarkodie recently engaged with his fans during the first-ever Rapperholic concert held at Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi on September 27, 2025.
In a remarkable gesture, he gifted one of his stylish outfits, a white, short-sleeved designer shirt, during his performance.
This generous act sparked excitement among male fans, leading to some friendly competition over who would receive the iconic shirt.
Ultimately, a devoted fan purchased the shirt for GH¢500, proudly wearing it while enjoying Sarkodie's music.
The X post is below:
Sarkodie's dad attends Rapperholic in Kumasi
Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Ghanaian musician Sarkodie's dad, who was spotted at the Rapperholic Homecoming in the Ashanti Region.
Sarkodie's dad stole the spotlight with his summer shirt and designer trousers in a viral Instagram video.
Some social media users commented on the video of Sarkodie's dad sitting in the rain at the historic event.
Source: YEN.com.gh
