Ghanaian rap heavyweight Sarkodie has arrived in Nairobi, marking the beginning of the African leg of the build-up to his highly anticipated Rapperholic UK concert at London’s iconic The O2 Arena. The award-winning rapper gave fans a glimpse of his Kenyan visit after sharing a moment overlooking the Nairobi skyline from the rooftop of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC).
Highlights
- Sarkodie has arrived in Nairobi as part of the Road to Rapperholic O2 campaign.
- The rapper shared a rooftop moment overlooking the Nairobi skyline at KICC.
- Rapperholic UK is scheduled for 6 March 2027 at The O2 Arena in London.
- The event will coincide with Ghana’s 70th Independence Day celebrations.
- The wider campaign includes Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Nigeria and Ghana.
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Sarkodie Begins His Nairobi Visit
Ghanaian music superstar Sarkodie has touched down in Nairobi, bringing excitement to Kenyan music fans as preparations for his upcoming London concert gather momentum.
The rapper shared a moment from the rooftop of the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, where he took in the city’s impressive skyline.
His Nairobi appearance marks part of the Road to Rapperholic O2 campaign, an initiative connecting African audiences ahead of the major concert scheduled for next year.
The visit also places Kenya among the countries expected to feature in the wider promotional journey.
Rapperholic Heads to London’s The O2 Arena
Sarkodie is preparing for another major international performance through Rapperholic UK – Ghana’s 70th Independence Day, scheduled for Saturday, 6 March 2027, at London’s The O2 Arena.
The concert will be particularly significant because it falls on the 70th anniversary of Ghana’s independence.
According to the venue’s event announcement, Sarkodie will be joined by a line-up of special guests, although the full list of performers is yet to be revealed. The O2+1
The show follows the success of his previous London appearance and is expected to bring together fans of Ghanaian music and African hip-hop from different parts of the world.
Africa Comes Together Through Music
The Road to O2 campaign is expected to extend beyond Ghana, with Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Nigeria also forming part of the journey.
By bringing these countries into the build-up, the campaign aims to spotlight the reach of African music and the connections created through sound, performance and culture.
Sarkodie’s Nairobi stop is therefore more than a celebrity visit. It places the Kenyan capital within a wider celebration of African creativity ahead of one of the continent’s biggest international music showcases.
With the countdown to March 2027 underway, fans will be watching closely for more appearances and announcements as the campaign moves across the region.
From Nairobi to London, Sarkodie’s journey is putting African music and culture in the spotlight. Could Rapperholic O2 become another defining moment for African artists on the global stage?
