Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has called on event organisers and fans to reconsider the timing of live performances, stressing that late-night stage appearances affect the quality of his performance.
In a candid message shared with his audience, the rapper explained that while he understands the enthusiasm for all-night partying—especially outside Accra—his physical energy has natural limits that make very late performances challenging.
“To my people in most towns outside Accra, I get that you guys love to party till morning,” he said. “But as a performer, my energy is at its highest level until about 1 a.m. max. Any moment after that, my body starts to shut down (which is natural).”
Sarkodie emphasised that he performs best when scheduled earlier in the night, adding that delays often affect his ability to deliver at his peak. He made a direct appeal to organisers to adjust show timelines so audiences can enjoy a better experience.
“So I’ll plead with you guys to try to have me on stage much earlier so you can get the best out of me,” he continued. “I be tired performing around 4 a.m. in the morning… that is not normal for the human body.”
His remarks highlight a recurring challenge in Ghana’s live music and event culture, where headline acts are often scheduled very late due to extended DJ sets, multiple supporting acts, and shows running well beyond their planned timelines. This frequently pushes major performances into the early hours of the morning, sometimes affecting both artist delivery and audience engagement.
Sarkodie’s appeal is likely to reignite conversation around show scheduling practices, particularly in smaller towns where events frequently run into dawn.
