Ghanaian Rapper Sarkodie Says Twi Is His ‘Superpower’ Over English

Ghanaian hip‑hop artist Sarkodie told listeners on a recent episode of the talk show The Fuse that he prefers rapping in Twi to English because the language provides him with confidence and expressive freedom.

Language choice and artistic identity

The rapper said his early career involved English lyrics, but he felt “beneath someone” when performing in that language. He added that using his mother tongue makes him feel “equal to any other rapper in the world.”

“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,” Sarkodie said.

“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 added.

According to Sarkodie, Twi has become a defining feature of his rap identity, helping him connect with Ghanaian audiences while also reaching listeners beyond the country.