Famous Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, known for his great lyrics and influence, is now in the middle of online controversy because of a simple comment he made on Instagram. On January 8, 2025, Sarkodie posted an Instagram story saying, “Back to gari soakings like we never left.”

The statement appeared to be a humorous remark about reverting to a simple, inexpensive food in Ghana. However, it soon set off a lot of heated discussions on social media. Many users took the comment as an attack on the country’s economy under the new National Democratic Congress (NDC) government.

The rapper’s post got many reactions on different platforms. Some people said he made a statement about politics. Critics said his words showed the money problems many Ghanaians have and could relate to recent economic policies.

Others defended the musician, saying the post was harmless and not about politics. Sarkodie mostly keeps out of party politics, though sometimes he does speak about national issues in his music.

Following the backlash, Sarkodie took to his X account (formerly Twitter) to address the controversy. Rather than explaining his actions directly, he shared a video of popular Ghanaian preacher Rev. Obofuor, in which he is heard saying that one should not make decisions based on rumors. “No wise person depends on hearsays, only fools do.

Many took this as a subtle diss at those who didn’t understand his first post on Instagram. Sarkodie chose a message from the respected religious leader to drive home the need for thinking and not jumping at conclusions.