Sarkodie draws 80,000 fans to Rapperholic 2026 at Kumasi stadium
Originally reported by 3News (Princess Awonlena Missihoun)
Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie activated the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday 24 October 2026, as more than 80,000 music lovers gathered for Rapperholic 2026. The event, now in its second year in Kumasi, continued into the early hours of Sunday.
A host of local acts took the stage throughout the night, including Dope Nation, AlorG, Cojo Rae, LMB Gang, Mr Drew, Oseikrom Sikani, Lasmid, Arathejay and Sista Afia, providing a varied programme for the audience.
A poignant moment arrived when Sarkodie paid tribute to the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba, performing several of the musician’s songs. His entrance also merged Ghanaian tradition with hip-hop, featuring a projection of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, accompanied by traditional music.
The concert concluded around 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, with Sarkodie kneeling to thank Kumasi and the fans for their support. organisers noted that the night celebrated Ghanaian culture and united different generations of music enthusiasts.