Sarkodie's GH¢11k Shirt And GH¢22k Shoes He Wore At RNAQ's 40th Birthday Party Get Many Talking

• Rapper Sarkodie turned heads with the shirt and shoes he wore at the 40th birthday celebration of Ghanaian billionaire Richard Nii-Armah Quaye
• The rapper delivered an electric performance at the momentous occasion and was one of the biggest Ghanaian stars lined up to help the party live to its billing
• His fans, known as Sarknatives, bragged about him always wearing designer outfits and not wearing the same outfit again
• Entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke to YEN.com.gh in an exclusive interview about Sarkodie's fashion

Celebrated Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie's outfit which he wore to the 40th birthday party of Ghanaian billionaire Richard Nii Armah Quaye has sparked conversations on social media.

The cost of Sarkodie's outfit

After his appearance and thrilling performance at Mr Quaye's 40th birthday party, Ghanaians took their time to research the cost of Sarkodie's outfit.

The event was held at the Black Star Square and was attended by several high-profile celebrities from Ghana, Nigeria, across the African continent and abroad.

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At the most talked-about event, Sarkodie wore a short-sleeved Craig Green patterned shirt and a pair of black oversized trousers.

According to Farfetch, the Craig Green cotton shirt costs $713 (GH¢11,046.07) while the Balenciaga Men's Stomper Derby in black shoes cost $1450 (GH¢22,463.95).

The Brag crooner accessorised his look by wearing star-studded bracelets, a gold wristwatch, dark sunglasses and diamond rings.

Cost of Sarkodie's shoes and shirt

Reactions to the cost of Sarkodie's outfit

Sarnatives, the name associated with Sarkodie's fanbase, took to the comment section to brag about him. They specifically talked up about his penchant for wearing expensive designer outfits and wearing them only once.

Others also subtly jabbed other Ghanaian musicians, saying they would not be able to afford Sarkodie's extravagant lifestyle.

Others also quoted the cost of the Balenciaga shoes and the Craig Green shirt in the comment section as they talked about how taken aback they were when they discovered the price tag.

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Below are the reactions of social media users to the cost of Sarkodie's shirt and shoes:

@AmosAdu37 said:

""Why do u think we call him the landlord?"

@AdufuGodwin said:

"And he won't repeat that outfit no more too oo, does he give it out or he sells it to butik operators?"

@Painreal266811 said:

"The shoes he was wearing cost like £1200 in the UK."

jun.ioroffical said:

"Ghana de3 irrelevant things nkuaaa na mu p3 someone but ein shirt aaa 3fa mu hu b3n."

__pa3da3 said:

"Ur favorite artiste ein ACL go tear if he try buy some😂."

Photos of Sarkodie's performance

Videos of Sarkodie's performance

"Sarkodie has always been a fashion icon" - Boadu-Ayeboafoh

In an exclusive interview with YEN.com.gh, entertainment pundit Yaw Boadu-Ayeboafoh spoke about rapper Sarkodie's fashion and the cost of his outfits.

Mr Boadu-Ayeboafoh noted that the well-decorated rapper has always been a fashion icon, adding that whatever he wore played an instrumental role in his brand image.

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"Sarkodie has always been a fashion icon on the scene so what he wears matters for his image."

The entertainment pundit explained that Sarkodie has held that standard for a long time; therefore, many people expect him to always look good. He said that Sarkodie's looking good all the time was definitely a brand affiliation.

"He has held it for long and people expect him to always be on point this it is definitely a brand affiliation."

Diamond Platnumz rewards Ghanaian dance group

YEN.com.gh reported that Tanzanian music star Diamond Platnumz showed appreciation to Ghanaian dance group The Famous Players by gifting them over $2,000 during his visit to Ghana.

In trending videos, the artist, speaking on behalf of himself and fellow Tanzanian musician Baba Levo, explained that the generous gesture was a thank-you gift for the group's role in making his songs trend.

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The heartwarming moment sparked admiration online, with many fans praising Diamond Platnumz for his generosity.

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

Source: YEN.com.gh