Ahead of his highly anticipated annual concert, Rapperholic, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has revealed that his latest hit single, “No Sir,” was inspired by his personal life experiences.
The track, released just days ago, has quickly gained traction as a Christmas anthem, resonating with fans for its message about young men living within their means. “No Sir” is being celebrated as the ultimate street anthem as the festive season approaches.
In an exclusive interview with Accra-based Joy News, Sarkodie opened up about the real-life story behind the song, explaining that it draws from a past experience. “This is a real-life story, and I think it’s relatable from both perspectives,” he said. “It happened to me before, but not in such an intense way. A friend of mine came from a wealthy family, had a car, and even lived in the boys’ quarters of his house. Meanwhile, I came from a middle-class family.
“One day, my girl, who we all know I was dating, linked up with him. I took it on the chin and that experience shaped me. Since then, I’ve never been in that situation again, and I don’t find myself in that kind of position today. It’s a lesson I’ve learned,” Sarkodie shared.
The rapper noted that the song captures the essence of relationships and the reality many people face during the holiday season, when expectations don’t always match reality. “This December, people will go out with their girlfriends, and some may end up going home alone,” he added.
Though Sarkodie had held onto “No Sir” for two years, reluctant to release it amidst the political tensions surrounding the elections, he eventually allowed his distributors to drop the track. The response from fans has been overwhelmingly positive.
With the song now an anthem, it’s clear that Sarkodie’s personal journey continues to strike a chord with audiences, cementing his place as a voice for the streets this festive season.
