Sarkodie Makes History in Kumasi as "MoMoFest x Rapperholic '26" Fills Baba Yara Sports Stadium

Rap icon Michael Owusu Addo, A.K.A Sarkodie, cemented his position as an industry titan, drawing tens of thousands of music lovers to the Baba Yara Sports Stadium to attend his landmark "MoMoFest x Rapperholic ’26: Kumasi Invasion". The concert on Saturday October 24, 2026, was packed to the brim with music lovers in the Ashanti Regional capital. It was his second consecutive year hosting his main musical festival in Kumasi.

The spectacular event kicked off well in advance with a huge amount of respect to culture. Before Sarkodie took the stage he paid homage to the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, by visiting the Manhyia Palace. During this time he presented donations and received blessings from the King of the Asante Kingdom.

This attention to detail and respect to culture shone through as the concert kicked off. As the lights went down, the crowd danced to a beautifully blended mix of modern hip hop and Asante culture. The crowd danced to the beautiful Nwom Kron sounds. This was backed by a giant screen that showed a tribute to Otumfuo Osei Tutu II.

As Sarkodie took the stage he delivered an electrifying performance. He performed songs from his legendary discography spanning decades. The concert that lasted till the early morning hours of Sunday October 25 took the crowd on a rollercoaster. The crowd were kept entertained the entire night as they sang along to every song.

The ‘Kumasi Invasion’ was a huge collaboration between some of the best Ghanaian artists. The guests included King Promise, KiDi, Wendy Shay, Lasmid, Sister Afia, Mr Drew, Kwaku Smoke and OliveTheBoy. The crowd were kept entertained the entire night. The festival also featured beautiful songs dedicated to the late legends Daddy Lumba and Bernice Offei.

Following the success of the event, Sarkodie used his social media to speak about the development of the Ghanaian entertainment industry. The rapper called for huge investments in the country’s creative industry, both from public and private sectors. He shocked fans by mentioning how much money the big stadium events bring to the local area. He mentioned how it helps boost the local hospitality industry, local transportation and local tourism.

The organisers of the event were pleased with how the event ran. They mentioned that the historic night ended safely with lots of support from the public. By completely shut down the biggest sporting stadium in the country Rapperholic 2026 has proven that large and premium Rap events can be held outside of the nation’s capital Accra.