I enjoy getting my children ready for school - Sarkodie

Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has shared details about his parenting style, revealing that he enjoys taking an active role in the daily lives of his children despite his demanding career.

Speaking in an interview with DJ Adu on the BBC on June 28, 2026, the rapper disclosed that he helps prepare his children for school whenever his schedule allows.

“I help the kids take their shower in the morning and my wife corrects me all the time. Only if I can, I wake up early in the morning and get them ready. I love dressing them up, telling them about having a great day. When they return from school, they would narrate what happened,” he said.

Sarkodie noted that he cherishes spending time with his children and often ensures they are brought to him even when he is away from home.

“Even when I’m somewhere, the driver drops them off with me and maybe, we go home later. That’s the life that I have enjoyed and this is like a perfect scenario for me,” he stated.

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The rapper also stressed the importance of teaching his children independence, explaining that although he wants to provide them with everything they need, he deliberately allows them to solve some problems on their own.

“When you have your kids, you want to be able to provide everything, but also, I want them to learn too, so sometimes you pretend that you don’t know what they’re asking you to do. I let them try to figure some things out for themselves, which I sometimes feel bad about, but I had to psyche my mind that they have to do it,” he shared.

According to Sarkodie, shielding children from life's realities can be harmful, which is why he has made a conscious effort to expose them to everyday experiences.

“In the beginning, I protected everything so they don’t get to see what reality is, which is very dangerous for the kids. Imagine me allowing my children to go on a public bus. That will be the scariest time of my life, but I had to do it,” he added.

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