Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has revealed that performing in his native Twi gives him a greater sense of confidence and artistic freedom than rapping in English.
The award-winning musician made the disclosure during a recent episode of The Fuse, where he explained that he often feels inferior whenever he expresses himself through English rap.
According to Sarkodie, although he began his music career rapping in English, he eventually embraced Twi after realising that he could communicate his emotions and ideas more effectively in his mother tongue.
He described rapping in Twi as his greatest strength, noting that using his local language allows him to connect more deeply with his music and express himself without limitations.
"Rapping in Twi is my superpower. I express myself way better in my mother's tongue. The emotions I want to put out come out best when I rap in my native language," he said.
Reflecting on his early days as a rapper, Sarkodie explained that performing in English sometimes made him feel less confident, unlike when he delivered his lyrics in Twi.
"I started rapping in English but felt like I was beneath someone when I rap in English. But when I rap in Twi, I feel equal to any other rapper in the world," he explained.
His remarks highlight the importance of indigenous languages in music and how artists can use their cultural identity to establish a distinctive voice on the global stage.