Ghanaian radio presenter, Nana Romeo, has said that rapper Sarkodie should be considered the top rapper in comparison.

He argued that Sarkodie's accomplishments surpass those of many past musicians, emphasizing that life is about achievements, rather than age.

His remarks were in response to a recent list in a newspaper that highlighted both past and current rappers in Ghana.

The Accra FM radio presenter explained that in Ghana, musicians are recognized for their achievements rather than the number of songs or raps they have.

Speaking as a guest on the July 13 edition of UTV’s United Showbiz hosted by MzGee, he said “Why are we fighting about this list? Graphic Showbiz named their greatest 12 rappers in Ghana of all time, but they didn’t rank them, so it doesn’t even state that Sarkodie is the number one rapper in Ghana.

"… Maybe Joe Frazier’s name didn’t appear because of the same achievements we’re discussing. Lord Kenya also didn’t make the list for the same reasons. Achievements in life are key. When awarding radio presenters, they look at the work you’ve done and award you accordingly. The same goes for music, which is why after every award, you see fans getting angry and making noise, but it changes nothing because intellectuals are behind it,” he said in Twi.

To support his argument, Nana Romeo stated that Obrafour cannot be compared to Sarkodie in terms of achievements, noting that Sarkodie has accomplished much more.

He emphasized that beyond just rapping, factors like collaborations and features are important, and in his view, Obrafour doesn't match Sarkodie in these areas.

“Obrafour has done a lot, but he hasn’t outdone the features that Sarkodie has. As we’re all seated here, let me ask you about three of Obrafour’s best international collaborations so far. We can’t mention any apart from the one he did with Awilo,” he said.

He continued, “We consider all these factors, not just the number of songs and raps you have. Even if Obrafour began singing in 1980 and hasn’t achieved what Sarkodie has, and Sarkodie, who was born recently, has done what Obrafour couldn’t, then he’s big.

"In Ghana, we often consider everything to be about age. However, in the direction life is heading, age is irrelevant. I still say that Sarkodie is the greatest, whether we like it or not,” he stressed.

The debate over who is the best or greatest rapper in the history of Ghana’s music remains ongoing.

As time progresses, many names emerge, with some arguing that past musicians and rappers like Lord Kenya, Obrafour, and Reggie Rockstone cannot be compared to the current artistes in the country.

Watch Nana Romeo's argument here:

Life is about achievements, not age: Sarkodie has accomplished features that Obrafour couldn't - Nana Romeo #UnitedShowbiz pic.twitter.com/ioNoMiEyJm

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