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Sarkodie has confirmed veteran sound engineer Hammer of The Last Two’s account of how the two first met, revealing that a single phone call invitation to Hammer’s studio was the turning point of his career. The rapper, who was living in Tema at the time, said he had no idea how he would get to Accra for the meeting, but “not going was never an option.”
Quick Facts
- Hammer of The Last Two recounted how he discovered Sarkodie on the Konnected Minds Podcast.
- He said he first heard Sarkodie rap on Adom FM’s Kasahare and was impressed by his wordplay.
- Hammer described the young rapper as “a full package” who “just needed somebody like a coach.”
- Sarkodie confirmed the story in a post on X on November 6, 2026.
- “One phone call changed everything,” Sarkodie wrote, adding: “And the rest, as they say, is history.”
Watch: Sarkodie’s Post Confirming Hammer’s Story
Here is the post in which Sarkodie reflected on the first call he received from Hammer:
Sarkodie reflects on the first phone call from Hammer of The Last Two inviting him to the studio.
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) November 6, 2026
How Hammer Spotted Sarkodie on Radio
Speaking on the Konnected Minds Podcast, Hammer, whose real name is Edward Nana Poku Osei, explained that Sarkodie caught his attention long before the rapper became one of Ghana’s biggest music exports.
According to GhanaWeb, the producer said he was fascinated by the young rapper’s lyrical skill after hearing him on Adom FM’s popular freestyle segment, Kasahare.
“Sark is the only one that I called,” Hammer said. “He’s a full package. He just needed somebody like a coach.”
He compared Sarkodie’s rise to that of boxing legend Mike Tyson, arguing that even the most gifted talents need mentorship and preparation to reach their full potential.
The Radio Call That Caused ‘Pandemonium’
Hammer recalled calling into the radio programme and suggesting that something could be done with the rapper in the studio.
“I called in the show, and I think I loose guard and said maybe we can do something with him in the studio,” he said. When a host named Duncan asked whether he was a sound engineer, Hammer replied: “Yeah, this is Hammer, come and see.”
“It was pandemonium. It went crazy there,” he added.
The producer said he then quietly ended the call. “Then I quietly hung up and ran away. Later I called him. And he came to the studio. The rest is history,” he said.
Sarkodie Confirms Hammer’s Story on X
A day after the conversation began making the rounds, Sarkodie gave his own version of events on X, and it matched Hammer’s account.
“One phone call changed everything. The first time Hammer called me, he asked me to come to his studio,” the rapper wrote.
He explained that he had no idea how he would travel from Tema to Accra at the time, but stressed that “not going was never an option.” He ended the post with the line: “And the rest, as they say, is history.”
The exchange has renewed conversations among fans about mentorship and how the right opportunity can change the path of a young talent in Ghana’s music industry.
A Long-Standing Bond Between Sarkodie and Hammer
This is not the first time Sarkodie has spoken publicly about Hammer’s influence. In an earlier interview with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM’s The Library, the rapper recalled that Hammer treated him like a star even when he was still wearing “chalewote.”
“He sees you beyond how you see yourself,” Sarkodie said in that interview, according to Adom Online. “He is like a prophet – he says stuff that’s going to happen later on.”
The two have continued to work together over the years, including on Sika by Hammer of The Last Two featuring TeePhlow and Sarkodie.
Hammer Opens Up on Life Beyond Music
On the same podcast, Hammer spoke about the financial side of his journey. He said music was his passion but did not give him financial security, which led him into the bread business.
“Music didn’t get me there. It was bread that got me there,” he said, as reported by GhanaWeb. He explained that around 2017 or 2018 the business produced about 60,000 loaves a day, and his commission of 10 pesewas per loaf brought him about GH¢6,000 a day, excluding his salary and benefits.
He also reacted to data showing that 85.4 per cent of surveyed musicians do not contribute to any registered pension scheme. “They don’t have the money for the pension scheme,” he said. “You’re better off as a teller at a bank.”
Sarkodie’s Busy Season
The throwback moment comes as Sarkodie continues a promotional “African diaries tour” ahead of his Rapperholic Concert at London’s O2 Arena in March 2027. According to GhanaWeb, more than 75 per cent of tickets for the London show have been sold, and the rapper is currently in Kenya, with stops in Tanzania, Ivory Coast and Nigeria expected.
He recently staged a Rapperholic homecoming concert in Kumasi, and the annual Rapperholic Concert is expected in Accra on December 25.
Sarkodie’s story of a young rapper from Tema answering one important call continues to inspire upcoming artistes, many of whom, like Kweku Flick, have credited the rapper’s journey and music for keeping them going.
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