Fancy Gadam
Northern Ghana music star Fancy Gadam has dismissed reports that a politician took his girlfriend from him, calling the story nothing more than a rumour. Speaking in an interview with George Quaye on Joy Prime, the singer laughed off the claims and also returned to an old talking point: the GH¢120,000 he says was paid to Sarkodie back in 2017.
The interview, which aired on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, quickly made the rounds on social media on Thursday, with fans reacting both to his firm denial and to the money talk.
Fancy Gadam: “It’s Rumour”
In recent days, gossip had spread online suggesting that a Member of Parliament or a government minister had become romantically involved with Fancy Gadam’s partner. No politician was ever named in the claims.
When George Quaye put the question to him directly, the “Total Cheat” hitmaker did not hesitate. “I’m not sure from this side. A fresh boy like this who go fit take my girlfriend? It’s not true,” he said.
Pressed further, he repeated his position in Pidgin, saying the story was rumour and “it no be true.” He stuck to that line throughout and gave no room for the speculation.
Why the rumour caught fire
Fancy Gadam is one of the most followed artistes from the Northern Region, so any story about his private life tends to travel fast. The mention of a politician only added fuel, as such claims often do on Ghanaian social media.
For now, his response appears to have settled the matter from his side. He did not name his girlfriend or share further details about his relationship.
The GH¢120,000 Sarkodie Story Returns
The same Joy Prime conversation brought back a story that has followed Fancy Gadam for years. He revisited the money paid to rapper Sarkodie in 2017, describing it as an eye-opening moment in his career.
According to GhanaWeb’s account of the interview, he said: “The money that we paid him made my eyes open. Imagine, in 2017, we paid Sarkodie GH¢120,000.”
He added that he had no regrets. “Trust me, I don’t regret paying that money because he deserved more. He pushed the song, and it got me awards,” he said.
Feature fee or concert fee?
Reports of the interview differ slightly on exactly what the money covered. GhanaWeb reported it as payment linked to Sarkodie’s verse on the 2017 hit “Total Cheat.” ZionFelix reported that the GH¢120,000 was for Sarkodie’s performance at Fancy Gadam’s concert at the Tamale Sports Stadium, and that the “Total Cheat” deal was handled separately.
This is not the first time Fancy Gadam has spoken about the figure. In an earlier interview with Majority Radio in Tamale in 2024, he said: “My show with Sarkodie at Tamale Sports Stadium, we paid him GH¢120,000, and that day I realised my value.” He said then that the experience pushed him to set a minimum fee of GH¢100,000 for his own shows.
The Alhaji Nero connection
Fancy Gadam also explained that his former manager, Alhaji Nero, dealt directly with Sarkodie because the two were close friends. He said he had at first thought the collaboration might come at no cost because of that friendship, and only found out about the fee later.
During the conversation, the host suggested that Sarkodie may even have offered a discount, implying that the rapper’s usual rate at the time could have been higher.
Quick Facts
- Artiste: Fancy Gadam (born Mujahid Ahmed Bello), from Tamale in Ghana’s Northern Region
- Interview: Joy Prime, with host George Quaye
- Aired: Wednesday, September 30, 2026
- Rumour: Claims that an MP or minister snatched his girlfriend – he says it is not true
- Sarkodie payment: GH¢120,000 in 2017
- Song in focus: “Total Cheat” featuring Sarkodie (2017)
How Fans Reacted
Clips from the interview drew a mix of laughter and debate online. Many fans enjoyed his playful “fresh boy” line and praised how calmly he handled a personal question.
The Sarkodie figure, meanwhile, revived the long-running conversation about how much top Ghanaian artistes charge for features and shows. Some fans said the amount showed Sarkodie’s pull in 2017, while others pointed to how the investment helped push Fancy Gadam’s career forward.
Fancy Gadam’s Journey So Far
Born and raised in Tamale, Fancy Gadam has built one of the strongest fan bases in northern Ghana. Over the years, he has worked with big names such as Sarkodie, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale and Mr Eazi.
He has kept releasing music, including his recent collaboration with Nigeria’s Rudeboy, “I Don’t Need You”, and earlier tracks like “Doogon Yaro” featuring Ibee Melody.
His willingness to speak openly about money and his private life has also made his interviews popular with fans and bloggers alike. The full details of the Joy Prime conversation were reported by GhanaWeb.
Final Word
Fancy Gadam has made his position clear: no politician has taken his girlfriend, and the story is just talk. At the same time, his reflections on the GH¢120,000 paid to Sarkodie show how one big business decision helped him understand his own worth as an artiste. Fans will now be watching to see what the “1 Don” brings next.
Leave a Comment