Kumasi Defies Rainfall to Attend Sarkodie’s Rapperholic
Saturday night rains nearly ruined Sarkodie’s Rapperholic concert, but many fans endured the weather and packed the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to witness Rapperholic 2025: The Homecoming.
Sarkodie hosted his flagship show in Kumasi for the first time last Saturday, marking a symbolic return to his roots.
In the days leading up to the event, the city was filled with anticipation — fans hyped it online and Sarkodie led a health walk after paying homage to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.
The stadium was packed by early evening, and the heavy downpour failed to dampen the mood. Fans continued to dance through the DJ and hypeman sets, maintaining their energy levels.
The evening began with performances from local artists Hindu & Kweku Bany, Efya, Kweku Smoke, Kweku Flick, and Oseikrom Sikani, generating momentum for the main act.
Sarkodie’s stage entrance sparked immense excitement, while Shatta Wale’s appearance sent the crowd into a frenzy, with their joint performance clips circulating rapidly online.
Sarkodie’s connection with the audience was evident, as he sometimes let them rap entire verses and paused to revel in the deafening cheers.
The star-studded line-up featured legends and new voices alike: Obrafour, Medikal, Kofi Kinaata, Lasmid, Kwesi Amewuga, Olive The Boy, the Asakaa Boys, and more.
By the close of the night, Rapperholic’s first Kumasi edition had proven itself more than a concert, it was a triumphant homecoming, a storm-defying spectacle, and one of 2025’s most unforgettable live shows.
