Sarkodie Reacts As His Jailer Collaboration With Victony Surpasses Over A Million Streams In 3 Weeks
- Sarkodie reacted after his Jailer collaboration surpassed over a million streams on all digital music streaming platforms
- The rapper's song, which featured Victony and was produced by Jae5, achieved the feat three weeks after its release
- Many fans thronged to social media to celebrate the milestone Sarkodie and Nigeria's Victony's Jailer collaboration achieved
- YEN.com.gh spoke with entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh about Sarkodie's latest milestone with his Jailer song
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Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie was in a celebratory mood as his Jailer collaboration with Nigeria's Victony surpassed over a million streams on all digital music streaming platforms.
The 2019 BET Best International Flow award winner achieved the impressive milestone three weeks after its release.
Sarkodie released the song with Victony on October 25 after teasing fans with a snippet on his social media handles. The song, produced by award-winning UK music producer Jae5, received positive reviews from critics after its release.
Sarkodie and Nigeria's Victony's Jailer song also became an instant hit on the airwaves and social media, with fans impressed by the chemistry between the two artists.
The song's official video registered nearly 200k hits on YouTube alone barely 24 hours after its release.
Sarkodie reacts to Jailer's million streams
Rapper Sarkodie took to his official X (formerly Twitter) to react to Jailer's impressive milestone on the digital music streaming platforms.
The rapper replied to the news that the song had surpassed a million streams by sharing a hashtag for the song.
Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shares thoughts on Jailer's milestone
In a conversation with YEN.com.gh, entertainment analyst Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh shared his thoughts on Sarkodie's Jailer surpassing over a million streams on digital streaming platforms.
He said:
"Good look for Sarkodie. It shows he is still a leader, and there is always demand for his music. The song itself is a beautiful piece, and I am not shocked by the reception it has received so far."
Check out Sarkodie's social media post below:
Fans excited over Sarkodie's Jailer milestone
The news of Sarkodie's Jailer song surpassing a million streams on all streaming platforms in three weeks triggered excitement among some fans on social media. YEN.com.gh has gathered some comments below:
@papayaw707 commented:
"Heading to 10 million same time next year. This is the new Adonai 🔥. Obidi, your music ages like fine wine."
@KingCY19 said:
"Best rapper in Africa 😎."
@CobbinahSi91052 commented:
"I will stop listening to music if you stop rapping. The highest level of landlord."
@nanapoku860 said:
"H I G H E S T ❤️."
@FELIX_DAPPS commented:
"Highest for a reason 🔥."
Twene Jonas berates Sarkodie for his silence
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Twene Jonas criticised Sarkodie for failing to speak on issues under the Nana Akufo-Addo-led NPP government.
The social commentator called on the rapper to hit the studios and record a song critical of the government.
Twene Jonas said he and many Ghanaian youths would fully support Sarkodie if he decided to speak out against the government and their perceived bad policies.
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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 3 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.