Watch: Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2026 Shuts Down Kumasi! 80,000+ Fans at Baba Yara Stadium
Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2026 concert filled the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi on Saturday, October 24, 2026, with reports putting the crowd at more than 80,000 fans. The show ran through the night and ended at about 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 25.
It was the second year in a row that Sarkodie took his flagship Rapperholic concert to Kumasi, the city where he grew up. The 2025 edition, billed as “Rapperholic: The Homecoming,” was the first time the event was held at Baba Yara Stadium.
Sarkodie announced this year’s date on social media weeks before the show, telling his Kumasi fans: “On October 24, Baba Yara won’t just be a stadium… IT’LL BE THE CENTER OF GHANA.”
Ghana Trends Media has a video on the night, embedded above, showing highlights from the concert and the scale of the crowd.
Rapperholic 2026 crowd fills Baba Yara Stadium
Reports from the event indicate that more than 80,000 fans turned up for the concert. Organisers have not published an official ticket or attendance figure.
The turnout continues the strong response the brand received in Kumasi last year, when thousands attended despite heavy rain that delayed performances.
Sarkodie’s entrance blends Asante tradition with hip-hop
Sarkodie’s entrance mixed Ghanaian tradition with hip-hop. Traditional music played as an image of the Asantehene, Otumfuo Osei Tutu II, was projected on screen.
At the end of the show, the rapper knelt on stage to thank Kumasi and his fans for their support.
Sarkodie pays tribute to Daddy Lumba at Rapperholic
One of the emotional moments of the night was Sarkodie’s tribute to the late highlife legend Daddy Lumba. He performed some of Lumba’s songs during his set.
Sarkodie has publicly honoured Daddy Lumba several times since the highlife star’s death, including an emotional message on the first anniversary of his passing in July 2026.
Rapperholic 2026 performers and guest artistes
Several artistes, many with Kumasi roots, supported the headline act. The reported line-up included:
- Dope Nation
- AlorG
- Cojo Rae
- LMB Gang
- Mr Drew
- Oseikrom Sikani
- Lasmid
- Arathejay
- Sista Afia
How Rapperholic 2026 compares with the 2025 Kumasi edition
- 2025 date: Saturday, September 27, 2025 – 2026 date: Saturday, October 24, 2026
- Venue: Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi, for both editions
- 2025 billing: “Rapperholic: The Homecoming” – 2026 billing: Rapperholic 26
- 2025 guests: Shatta Wale, Obrafour, Efya, Kofi Kinaata, Medikal and Kweku Smoke
- 2025 conditions: heavy rain delayed the show; 2026 crowd: reported at over 80,000
The 2025 edition was remembered for Shatta Wale joining Sarkodie on stage and Sarkodie kneeling before his mentor, Obrafour. GhanaTrends also covered the night when Ebo Noah appeared at Sarkodie’s 2025 Rapperholic.
From Accra December show to Kumasi event
Rapperholic takes its name from Sarkodie’s 2012 album and has grown from a single concert into one of Ghana’s best-known music brands.
For years it was a fixture on Accra’s December entertainment calendar. According to Graphic Online, the 2025 move to Kumasi was a major expansion of the brand.
What Rapperholic 2026 means for fans and Kumasi
For fans in the Ashanti Region, a second straight Kumasi edition means one of Ghana’s biggest concerts no longer requires a trip to Accra.
For Kumasi, an all-night event of this size brings business to transport operators, hotels, food vendors and traders around the stadium. It also strengthens the city’s case as a venue for large concerts.
What happens next for Rapperholic
Sarkodie has not yet announced where or when the next Rapperholic will hold. Fans will be watching to see whether Kumasi becomes a permanent home for the concert or whether the show returns to Accra.
Official attendance figures, if released by the organisers, will also show how this year compares with past editions.
Key details – Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2026 Draws Over 80,000 Fans to Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi
- Event: Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2026 (Rapperholic 26)
- Date: Saturday, October 24, 2026, ending about 6:30 a.m. on Sunday, October 25
- Venue: Baba Yara Sports Stadium, Kumasi
- Crowd: reported at more than 80,000 fans
- Highlight: tribute to the late Daddy Lumba with performances of his songs
- Supporting acts: Lasmid, Sista Afia, Dope Nation, Mr Drew, Oseikrom Sikani and others
- History: second consecutive Kumasi edition after the 2025 “Homecoming”
FAQs – Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2026 Draws Over 80,000 Fans to Baba Yara Stadium in Kumasi
When and where was Rapperholic 2026 held?
Rapperholic 2026 was held on Saturday, October 24, 2026, at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium in Kumasi. The show ran into the early hours of Sunday, October 25.
How many people attended Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2026?
Reports put the crowd at more than 80,000 fans. The organisers have not released an official attendance figure.
Who performed at Rapperholic 2026 in Kumasi?
Sarkodie headlined, supported by acts including Lasmid, Sista Afia, Dope Nation, AlorG, Cojo Rae, LMB Gang, Mr Drew, Oseikrom Sikani and Arathejay.
Sarkodie’s Rapperholic 2026 turned Baba Yara Stadium into an all-night celebration of Ghanaian hip-hop, with a reported crowd of over 80,000, a Daddy Lumba tribute and a closing moment of thanks to Kumasi. Having now staged two straight editions in the Garden City, the brand has firmly expanded beyond its Accra roots.
