Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has officially crossed the 18.1 million mark in Shazam identifications, securing the No. 2 position on the all-time list of most Shazammed Ghanaian artists. The milestone places Sarkodie directly behind Fuse ODG, who leads with 30.1 million Shazams. The ranking reflects cumulative song identifications through the Shazam app, which users activate when they hear a track they want to recognize.
According to current data, the top 10 most Shazammed Ghanaian artists stand as follows:
- Fuse ODG — 30.1 million
- Sarkodie — 18.1 million
- MOLIY — 18 million
- Black Sherif — 18 million
- King Promie — 15.7 million
- Shatta Wale — 14.4 million
- Amaarae — 11.1 million
- Stonebwoy — 10.8 million
- Kuami Eugene — 10.7 million
- Gyakie — 9.7 million
Sarkodie, whose real name is Michael Owusu Addo, has built one of Ghana’s most successful hip-hop careers over more than 15 years. Known for his rapid-fire delivery and hits that dominate both local and regional charts, the Tema-born artist continues to release music that resonates strongly with audiences who frequently turn to Shazam for discovery.
The achievement arrives amid a highly active period for Ghanaian music, where Afrobeats, hip-hop, and alternative sounds compete for global attention. Shazam figures serve as one indicator of a track’s immediate cultural reach, as each identification represents a listener actively seeking more information about the song. Sarkodie’s catalog, featuring collaborations with both domestic and international acts, has consistently driven strong engagement on digital platforms. This latest ranking further solidifies his standing among the country’s most recognized musical exports.