It is not unusual for celebrities to trend on their birthdays, album or movie release and sometimes even during feuds.

Hence when #Sarkday started trending at number one today on Twitter, it was to be expected, that rapper Sarkodie who had had a tremendous influence on people, would be celebrated on the day he was born.

However, the numerous heartfelt messages, love from fans and the affectionate nicknames many decided to call him, took Twitter by storm. The rapper ended up having the trends from number one to nine in his name. 

Sarkodie’s fans and his colleagues did not shy away from telling the amazing stories of encounter with the rapper. Others expressed gratitude for the rapper’s prowess in the game which has had a positive effect on them. 

“You inspire some of us when it comes to your songs and your lifestyle. Good day to be alive King @sarkodie,” was a message from one of his fans @Therealwyno.

You inspire some of us when it comes to your songs and your lifestyle. Good day to be alive King @sarkodie. #CancerSZN #SarkDay pic.twitter.com/9wXZpXLJG5

— Selwyn Sarkcess (@Therealwyno) July 10, 2019

Nigerian artiste, Mr Eazi, who had collaborated with Sarkodie on his ‘Anointing’ track, thanked the rapper for being an inspiration and a friend.

Chief @sarkodie thank you for being a great inspiration, friend & human Being! Happy Birthday, wish you more Life, Energy, health, & wisdom!!!

— Don Eazi (@mreazi) July 10, 2019

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Singer Becca wished Sarkodie the best in the years to come while rapper Medikal called him a blessing to the music industry.

You are a blessing to Ghana music ! Thanks for existing Bra Mike ! God bless you ❤️ @sarkodie pic.twitter.com/acPY7qWyAt

— MEDiKAL (@AmgMedikal) July 10, 2019

Sarkodie’s former protege, Strongman called him a “legend” and the “G.O.A.T”.

Happy Birthday LEGEND @sarkodie 🍾🥂 May the Good Lord continue to bless You G.O.A.T I”™m super proud of You 👑 pic.twitter.com/4xvKnOQwyO

— STN EP (@StrongmanBurner) July 10, 2019

Read more messages: 

There is difference between doing music for the past 10yrs and doing music and staying relevant for past 10yrs @sarkodie . You”™re just an amazing soul Ghana could ever have. May this day brings you more than you can think of.#CelebratingSarkTheAlpha #SarkDay HBD My King

— Patricio Opoku-Attah (@dcee_valeni1) July 10, 2019

Happy birthday to King Sark @sarkodie We at KbajTv wish you a blessed birthday. The G. O. A. T 🔥🔥 #SarkDay #CelebratingSarkTheAlpha pic.twitter.com/cY2j7nz6nW

— KBAJ Tv Network (@kbajtvgh) July 10, 2019

A thousand disappointments in the past cannot equal the power of one positive action right now. Go ahead & go for it. #SarkDay #CelebratingSarkTheAlpha @sarkodie @NebaSark

— 🇰🇴🇧 🇧 🇾🇬🇭🇱🇷 (@Jahhcomesfirst) July 10, 2019

To our G.O.A.T @sarkodie You're a rare treasure! Wishing you longevity and a blissful new year 👑 🎂 🎂 🎂 #CelebratingSarkTheAlpha @SarkNativesGH pic.twitter.com/QyiTxhelz9

— Efo Kofi (@Efo_Kofi1) July 10, 2019

@sarkodie just can't be compared to anyone, he's simply the best by far 👑 King 👑 Sark. we are celebrating a truly legend today 🐐 🐐 🐐. #SarkDay #CelebratingSarkTheAlpha #ALPHASZN #PureDrive #AdonkoAtadweGinger #adonko123 @Pure957fm @kooSebor @MaseBillion @DJLamarGh

— HBD KING SARK 👑 (@KentJuvenile) July 10, 2019

Is your favorite artist this versatile? He”™s not human, he”™s a god🙏Happy birthday to the King of Gh rap 🤴 @sarkodie We hail you papa🙏❤️🥰@TeamSarkCess @sarkodie #SarkDay #CancerSNZ pic.twitter.com/2PgRw8ceVI

— Naa Chee (@NaaChee1) July 10, 2019

Happy #SarkDay to the king @sarkodie who visited us in Ditto London on his Birthday today! 👑🎉#DittoDistributed #TheGoat pic.twitter.com/MwCwepbDwv

— Ditto Music (@Dittomusic) July 10, 2019

You”™ve consistently found ways to evolve a very daunting task in deed. You”™re the standard @sarkodie Happy #SarkDay - 🤘🏿

— Undefeated 🤘 (@kooSebor) July 10, 2019

Happy birthday to the highest @sarkodie 🙌🏽 The awards and the titles aside, you inspire 90% of the new acts in this industry and I”™m one of them💯 Live on legend, we love you @JusticeRucker u dey kai this track? 😊 pic.twitter.com/gr5BHIeWA4

— Skery Stark (@skeryzee_) July 10, 2019

Forever untouchable 🔥🔥😃 Way back when u”™ll have to think twice before mentioning his name!

— Skery Stark (@skeryzee_) July 10, 2019

Now we got the rap game locked down Number one in Africa so what now Am a King regardless fuck crown The key to my flow not found#SarkDay https://t.co/4pOkL47Lov

— King 👑Sark'sBirthday🍾🥂 (@Sarkworld1) July 10, 2019

Happy birthday going out to you @sarkodie. Kindly send in your favourite @sarkodie track with the hashtag #CosmopolitanMix #SarkDay pic.twitter.com/TbS7TvRfHY

— Joy 99.7 FM (@Joy997FM) July 10, 2019

 

Little about Sarkodie’s journey

Sarkodie one of Ghana’s favourite hip-hop/hiplife artiste began his journey in the industry as an underground rapper.

In 2008, after his performance on the popular Adom FM’s rap competition, ‘Kasahare Level’, the rapper got the chance to meet CEO of The Last Two Music Group, Hammer and the only way was up.

Hammer who doubled as a producer got Sarkodie to feature on rapper Edem’s album, Volta Regime.

With that exposure, Sarkodie went on to release his official single ‘Baby’ with Mugeez of R2Bees and later in 2009 his first album, ‘Makye’.

In 2010, Sarkodie's "Push" off the album and his single "Baby" songs were ranked ninth and thirteenth on Joy Fm's Top 50 songs of 2009, respectively.

The rapper later went on to be the first to release the albums ‘Rapperholic’, ‘Highest’, ‘Mary’ and his latest ep ‘Alpha’.

‘Rapperholic’, his second studio album, earned him the title as first Ghanaian to be nominated for the Black Entertainment Award (BET) in 2012. He won!

The album also inspired what has become one of the biggest ends of year party Rapperholic. His influence also put him on MTV Base’s Hottest African MC's as number six in 2014.

Sarkodie has featured many acts worldwide including South African’s Aka, Nigeria’s Burna Boy and America’s Asap Rocky.

Years down the line the rapper invested in the fashion business coming out with his clothing line ‘Sark’ and also his record label Sarkcess Music.

The label signed rapper Strongman and singer-songwriter Akwaboah but recently parted ways with the former.

The rapper continues to inspire the younger generation. He sometimes features up and coming acts on his songs to give them the platform they need or be featured on theirs. 

Read more messages from celebrities to the Sarkodie. 

It”™s a legend”™s birthday. More life King @sarkodie 💡God bless you 🙏🏾 pic.twitter.com/GyjyjTq0Wn

— Kwesi Arthur (@KwesiArthur_) July 10, 2019

words cannot describe my admiration & love for this man. his family, music and fan base is a true depiction of Gods blessings. happy birthday legend! @sarkodie ❤️❤️🤞🏾 pic.twitter.com/05mz0qDwqN

— Joey B (@1RealJoeyB) July 10, 2019

Happy Birthday @sarkodie. Wish you well in all. Continue in your blessings 🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾 Love always ❤💯 https://t.co/uyJbG6DGww

— Obrafour (@iamobrafour) July 10, 2019

Happy 34th Birthday to Ghanaian Superstar #Sarkodie! @sarkodie ❤️🇬🇭🎼🎤🎂🎉🎁🌟https://t.co/5fx0R9PwjY pic.twitter.com/MJZmwOXl2w

— World Music Awards (@WORLDMUSICAWARD) July 10, 2019

Sending birthday love to @sarkodie! Enjoy your day bro! 🖤🖤

(📸: amazingklef/IG) pic.twitter.com/CtsKoaJESz — BET (@BET) July 10, 2019

❤️❤️ https://t.co/UL6UP0CEM0

— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) July 10, 2019

Happy wonderful birthday bro @sarkodie God continually bless you

— Nikki Samonas (@Nikkisamonas) July 10, 2019