Why Are People Attacking Sarkodie For Making This Post

Popular Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie found himself at the center of controversy after a post he made on social media stirred heated reactions. Sarkodie took to X (formerly Twitter) and simply wrote: “God protect IBRAHIM TRAORE” . Despite the short and seemingly harmless nature of the post, it quickly attracted major backlash.

Within hours, the post had gone viral, racking up over 4.6 million views, 15,500 reposts, and nearly 74,000 likes. However, the comment section was flooded with criticism rather than praise.



Many social media users accused Sarkodie of “supporting a controversial figure” without fully understanding the complex political situation surrounding Ibrahim Traoré, the transitional leader of Burkina Faso. Some users slammed Sarkodie for “chasing clout” and involving himself in sensitive international politics without providing context. “Focus on your music, not politics you don’t understand,” one angry follower wrote.

Others questioned whether Sarkodie truly knew what Traoré represented, given the ongoing instability and mixed reports about governance in Burkina Faso. Another user tweeted, “It’s easy to post, but are you ready to face the consequences if things go south?” echoing fears that celebrities sometimes unintentionally amplify political leaders without full knowledge of their actions. Despite the backlash, a few fans defended Sarkodie, suggesting that praying for a leader’s protection does not necessarily mean endorsing all their policies.

Still, the overwhelming tone on social media remained critical. This incident reignites the long-standing debate about celebrities speaking on political matters: while some fans expect them to use their platforms to speak out, others believe they should stay clear of topics they aren’t deeply informed about. As of now, Sarkodie has not issued any clarification or response to the criticism.

Whether he chooses to explain his stance or simply move on remains to be seen, but one thing is certain — the internet never forgets, and neither do its users..