‘I feel beneath someone when rapping in English’ – Sarkodie

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has explained why he prefers rapping in Twi to English, saying his mother tongue gives him a level of confidence and freedom of expression he does not experience when performing in English.

Speaking on a recent episode of The Fuse, the rapper said although he began his music journey rapping in English, he eventually found that he connected more naturally with Twi.

According to him, performing in English often leaves him feeling inferior, while rapping in his native language makes him feel confident and on equal footing with any rapper around the world.

Sarkodie described Twi as his “superpower”, explaining that it allows him to communicate his thoughts and emotions more effectively.

“Rapping in Twi is my superpower. I express myself way better in my mother’s tongue. The emotions I want to put out come out best when I rap in my native language,” he said.

He further explained that his early attempts at rap were in English, but the experience did not give him the same sense of confidence he later found in Twi.

“I started rapping in English but felt like I was beneath someone when I rap in English. But when I rap in Twi, I feel equal to any other rapper in the world,” he said.

Over the years, his use of Twi has become a defining feature of his rap identity, helping him connect with Ghanaian audiences while taking music rooted in local language to listeners beyond the country.