Safo Newman has become the latest sensation in Ghana’s music space after his videos went viral on X over the weekend.
He was trending steadily until Sarkodie endorsed his ‘raw’ talent, cementing him as one of the budding artistes projected to go far in the industry.
Since then, social media users including celebrities have lauded the musician, who is also a teacher at Cosmos Basic School at Lapaz, for his lyrical prowess in his buzzing ‘Akokoa’ song.
All Boxes ticked ! Now that’s real talent … I felt you a 1000 percent https://t.co/PEa8nyr3V9
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) January 12, 2024
In his first radio interview, Safo Newman said his song is about real-life experiences.
“It is about things I have seen and things that happened around me growing up. I am talking about people who are highly religious and pray to God, but they still go ahead to maltreat others,” he explained on TV XYZ.
Talking about Sarkodie’s endorsement, Safo Newman said it was news to him, but he was not too surprised because 'Akokoa' is a “good product”.
#SongOfTheWeek on #adomsuperweekendnews with @obidumbieafrica
Background Music by @safonewman - Akokoa#news #ghana #currentaffairs #voting #politics #AdomEveningNews #naketkasiebo pic.twitter.com/WqeXQh7trB— Adom 106.3 FM (@Adom1063fm) January 13, 2024
Meanwhile, Safo Newsman’s ‘Akokoa’ was adjudged Song of the Week on Adom Super Weekend News.
In less than a week, he has shot to number 7 on Apple Music’s Top 100 Ghana.
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