Sarkodie
Sarkodie, the rapper, has commended Akon, the Senegalese-American musical legend, for his substantial contribution to spreading Afrobeats across the globe.
On a tweet posted on X on May 29, 2025, Sarkodie praised Akon for being among the select international celebrities who, at the height of their success, reached out to help nurture African talent.
Massive kudos to the legendary Akon for his contribution to Afrobeats!! History wouldn’t be complete without acknowledging that,” Sarkodie stated. “It’s rare to find artists in their peak who take the time to elevate their folks from the homeland! He achieved this on a grand scale!”
Sarkodie emphasized that even though Afrobeats has become a global force, Akon’s initial contributions were crucial in laying the foundation for its achievements and should not be overlooked.
This follows closely after Akon discussed his role in influencing Afrobeats during a recent interview. In this discussion, the creator of the “Lonely” hit mentioned that following the release of his Freedom album in 2008, he shifted his attention towards Africa, particularly Nigeria, where he started collaborating with emerging local artists.
Wizkid was the initial Nigerian artist we signed way back in 2008,” Akon mentioned. “We collaborated with him and Banky W., after which we began nurturing talents such as PSquare, D’Banj, and more.
Akon emphasized his involvement with the 2010 FIFA World Cup held in South Africa, noting that this time sparked a significant bond between him and African music.
By acknowledging Akon, Sarkodie highlights the impact of intercontinental partnerships in transforming Afrobeats into a worldwide sensation.
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