Ghanaian rap star Sarkodie has addressed growing rumours that he ignores calls and messages from fellow musicians, after several artistes—including Samini, Edem, Kofi Mole and Ras Kuuku—publicly complained about their attempts to reach him.
In a recent sit‑down with media personality Serwaa Amihere, Sarkodie admitted that many people do get through to him, but he explained that he prefers to meet people in person rather than spending long hours on the phone.
"A lot of people get through to me. What I don't do is stay on the phone. That's what I don't do. So, I like to schedule days, and we meet because I like when we meet," the rapper said.
When asked whether he intentionally refuses to answer calls, Sarkodie acknowledged the narratives circulating about his relationships with fellow musicians but stopped short of dismissing their complaints outright. He said he could not simply insist that everyone who expressed disappointment was wrong.
The conversation also touched on his longstanding partnership with Edem, with whom he recorded “You Dey Craze.” Sarkodie admitted that his expectations of others sometimes shape how he perceives their actions, even though he recognises that people approach relationships differently.
He added that he does not usually hold grudges against people simply because they were unable to do something for him. Using his annual Rapperholic concert as an example, he explained that if he invites a colleague who cannot attend, he would not take offence, regardless of the excuse.
According to Sarkodie, what can damage a relationship is not a person’s inability to meet a request but actions such as speaking negatively about him behind his back. He also addressed perceptions that he is insincere by continuing to associate and work with people who might have criticised him, insisting that personal opinions and musical preferences should not automatically create problems between people.
He recounted an encounter on a music‑video set with a fellow Ghanaian musician who later approached him privately to apologise for something he had previously said. Sarkodie said he did not consider that sufficient reason to hold a grudge.
"I'm pretty sure I have family members who might not necessarily find my music. They appreciate I am Sarkodie, you are my family member, but you don't have to force them to like the songs," he added.
In closing, Sarkodie said he would only take issue with someone when their actions give him a genuine reason to be upset, rather than simply because they hold a different opinion about him or his music.
