It is indeed a clear case of real recognize real as English grime and hiphop artist Michael Ebenazer Kwadjo Omari Owuo, Jr., better known by his stage name Stormzy and South African rapper Refiloe Maele Phoolo also known Cassper Nyovest have expressed their reverence for Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie for his extraordinary successes across Africa and the rest of the world.
The artists who have over the past years build a cult following in their respective territories and sold out arenas in reacting a list of awards bagged by Sarkodie who recently toured the UK after the release of his 19 track album, Highest revealed how his successes were an inspiration for many others including themselves.
Stormzy who recently released a record breaking album Gang Signs & Prayer, Dreamers Disease referred to Sarkodie as a legend in the rap game.
Legend in this ting @sarkodie 🇬🇭🙏🏿❤️ https://t.co/QgyQCh8XY5
— CROWN OUT NOW 👑 (@stormzy) October 21, 2017
South African rapper Cassper Nyovest who is also readying for his Fill Up FnB Stadium stated how the achievements were inspiring. He congratulated Sarkodie and also threw a challenge at him telling him, “I’m coming for you Sark”.
Crazy!!!! I'm coming for you Sark!!! This is mad inspring!!! Kudos homie!!! https://t.co/12fsYMnuJq
— R.M Phoolo (@casspernyovest) October 21, 2017
Sarkodie however replied prophesying into his life stating that he (Cassper Nyovest) will do more than he (Sarkodie) has done.
You will do more 😊 https://t.co/gWDK78gCr4
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) October 21, 2017
Sarkodie again acknowledged Stormzy’s tweet and appreciated the fact that both artists were lifting the flag of Ghana to the highest.
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 I see you … 🇬🇭 to the world https://t.co/CUWJH5MmOn
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) October 21, 2017
With over 60 awards won both in and outside Ghana with several other nominations, Sarkodie remains Africa’s biggest most decorated rapper despite what many consider as a language barrier.
Some of his prestigious awards include wins at Vodafone Ghana Music Awards, BET Awards, MOBO, EMY, MAMAs, AFRIMMA, etc.
Sarkodie's awards:
BET
AFRIMA
GMA
4Syte
IMA
NYAA
MAMA
GMH
BTA
CAANMA
SMVA
Headies
ORCA
MOAMA
AMA
Bass
EMY
NEA
GKCA
GEA
AELA
AMMA
MOGO
YSSACA pic.twitter.com/ICK8X9xByE— Africa Facts Zone (@AfricaFactsZone) October 20, 2017
Sarkodie was recently nominated for the Best African Act at the 2017 MOBO Awards which hold in Leeds at the First Direct Arena on November 29.
