a major cultural movement reconnecting the African diaspora with the continent.
The moment marked a major milestone for African hip-hop and further confirmed Sarkodie’s influence on the global music stage.
— Zedcode Nation
Did You Know?
In 2019, the BET Hip Hop Awards introduced a new global category titled Best International Flow, created to recognize outstanding hip-hop artists from outside the United States.
That historic first award was won by Sarkodie,
The award was presented by Daniel Kaluuya, the British actor of Ugandan descent. In his acceptance speech, Sarkodie dedicated the award to his daughter, Titi, and used the moment to invite the world to experience Ghana during the Year of Return,
making him the first artiste in the world to receive the Best International Flow honor. He emerged winner from a highly competitive list that included Nasty C, Falz, Little Simz, Ghetts, Kalash, and Tory Lanez, solidifying his place among hip-hop’s global elite.