Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie, has explained why he decided to be an independent artist.

Sarkodie, at the beginning of his career, had been approached by Senegalese American music mogul, Akon to sign unto his Konvict Label, but he declined, disappointing many.

In a brand-new freestyle titled, ‘Fraud Nixxa (man) in Suit,’ the award-winning rapper revealed why he decided not to sign with any music record company, insinuating that the majority of label executives are con artists.

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The “No Pressure” rapper claims that musicians on record labels are confined and not given the freedom to explore their ideas that can improve their careers.

“There’s always going to be some fraud (man) in a suit trying to give you some money to stay mute. Always been part of the game, this is not new. How many be real owners? Just a few” he says in the freestyle.

Sarkodie offered some words of wisdom to his fellow musicians: “Don’t trust nobody, my (man). Trust you. There’s nobody really in the game and that’s true”.

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Despite turning down the chance to be on an international label, Sarkodie has exceeded all expectations to become Africa’s most decorated rapper while independent.

He has won countless national and international honours, including the BET Awards, MTV Video Music Awards, and a bevy of others.