Rapperholic 26: Sarkodie Returns to Kumasi on October 24

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Sarkodie's Rapperholic is heading back to Kumasi. Rapperholic26 takes place on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium, making it the second consecutive edition of the rapper's flagship concert in the Ashanti Regional capital. Sarkodie confirmed the date on social media in late August, Prime News Ghana reports. Modern Ghana, carrying a Daily Guide report, quotes his post on X: "Oseikrom sorry for the wait!!! See yall 24th OCTOBER #RapperholicKumasi26." Building on the 2025 Homecoming The return follows last year's first Kumasi edition. Prime News Ghana says the 2025 show, dubbed "Rapperholic: The Homecoming," carried special significance as Sarkodie's symbolic return to the city where he grew up. According to Daily Guide, thousands of fans endured a downpour at the same venue to watch Sarkodie and surprise guests, including Shatta Wale, deliver a night-long show. OdarteyGH also recalls that the 2025 edition drew a large crowd despite heavy rain. Daily Guide reports that Sarkodie has since disclosed plans to make the Kumasi edition an annual Ashanti Region tradition. Hype man Paradise, who was on the 2025 line-up, described that edition as life-changing. Tickets and how to book Tickets are on sale. OdarteyGH, reporting on September 11, says event information lists: Regular: GH¢100 VIP: GH¢300 VVIP: GH¢500 Tickets are being sold through rapperholic.com, and promotional materials also point fans to the *714*666# short code. OdarteyGH adds that organisers are making provision for table bookings and local vendors. Key facts Event: Rapperholic26 (Rapperholic Kumasi 26) Headliner: Sarkodie Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026 Venue: Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi Tickets: GH¢100 regular, GH¢300 VIP, GH¢500 VVIP (OdarteyGH) Booking: rapperholic.com or *714*666# Previous Kumasi edition: 2025, "Rapperholic: The Homecoming" Preparations under way OdarteyGH reported in September that Sarkodie had said his full team would soon arrive in Kumasi as preparations gathered pace. For a concert of Rapperholic's size, the outlet notes, the arrival of the wider team covers production, stage management and performance coordination. The full line-up has not yet been confirmed. OdarteyGH says fans are already speculating about which artists will join Sarkodie, but that the final bill should be judged by official announcements rather than social media rumours. From Accra's December fixture to Kumasi Daily Guide describes Rapperholic as Ghana's biggest hip-hop concert, one that for over a decade headlined the December calendar in Accra before expanding to Kumasi. It also notes that the Kumasi date comes as Sarkodie prepares for an upcoming Australia tour, but that the rapper said he could not keep Oseikrom waiting any longer. A London edition in 2027 The brand is also heading abroad. OdarteyGH reports that a London edition is planned for March 2027. Ticket listings published by promoters Kilimanjaro Live and CongoToGlobal show "Rapperholic UK" at The O2 in London on Saturday, March 6, 2027, billed around Ghana's 70th Independence Day. Ghanaian music has had a busy autumn on our pages, from ShattaFest Accra 2026 to Black Sherif's Telecel deal and Kweku Smoke's Apple Music chart run . Who played the Homecoming Ghana Plug recalls that the 2025 Homecoming line-up included Kweku Flick, Shatta Wale, Medikal, Obrafuor, Kofi Kinaata, Donzy and members of the Asakaa Boys, bringing together different generations of Ghanaian music. It was the first time the Rapperholic experience was staged in Kumasi. The 2026 announcement, posted on August 24, came with artwork showing Sarkodie against a black background with bold yellow lettering reading "RAPPERHOLIC 26 SARKODIE," Ghana Plug reports. A promotional video featured footage from previous concerts and scenes of Sarkodie with fans and traditional leaders before revealing the poster. What's next Expect the line-up and production details to emerge through official Rapperholic channels in the run-up to October 24. After Kumasi, the next confirmed stop for the brand is London in March 2027. Explore more music from Ghana on Entzopedia. Sources: Prime News Ghana | Modern Ghana / Daily Guide | OdarteyGH News | Ghana Plug | Fally Ipupa London (Kilimanjaro Live listings)