In a bold and audacious move that has set social media ablaze, Ghanaian rap sensation Sarkodie has declared his only competition in the music industry to be none other than American rap giants Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole.

Sarkodie said his only competition is Kendrick and Cole.

Nasty C and Olamide: pic.twitter.com/PR5t2ieAGn

— LERRY (@_AsiwajuLerry) May 10, 2024

The announcement, made during a promotional event for his new mixtape, has sparked a flurry of reactions from fans and fellow artists alike.

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Sarkodie is a better rapper than Drake and Eminem. I’m not capping.

— kofi ĀDØFÔ (@kofi_adofo69) May 10, 2024

While some have applauded Sarkodie’s confidence and ambition, others have questioned his claim, with many pointing out the vast differences in their respective fan bases and global reach.

Sarkodie says his biggest competition in rap is Kendrick Lamar & J Cole.

He is claiming to be the best rapper in Africa. Y’all Naija rappers gonna allow this? Diss his ass 😡 pic.twitter.com/7XpFZiduc5

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— DAYGENIUS (@DayGenius__) May 10, 2024

As the debate rages on, one thing is clear: Sarkodie’s statement has certainly put him in the spotlight, and only time will tell if he can live up to his own lofty expectations.

You people just be shallow cos how do you understand the song title “BRAG”?
Sarkodie says his only competition is Kendrick and Cole and you say that’s not how to put it, which other way do you think he can make it seem bragging and to let African rappers know he’s above them? 😂

— Beno SarkCess (@BenopaOnyx1) May 10, 2024