Ghanaian musician Justice Amoa, popularly often called Patapaa, has as soon as once more discovered himself on the centre of public discourse after a video surfaced exhibiting him performing on the funeral of fellow artiste Kwaw Kese’s late mom, Madam Yaa Serwaa. The funeral was held on Saturday, thirty first Could 2025, in Agona Swedru, situated in Ghana’s Central Area.
Wearing an all-black ensemble, Patapaa was amongst quite a few celebrities who attended the service to supply their condolences to Kwaw Kese and his household. In a number of clips circulating on-line, the One Nook hitmaker is seen delivering a high-energy efficiency on the solemn occasion, dancing and entertaining mourners with a few of his signature songs and strikes.
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Patapaa’s full of life efficiency reignited debate on-line, with many social media customers recalling a previous lyrical reference made by celebrated rapper Sarkodie in 2018. The 2-time BET award winner, whereas that includes on rapper Ypee’s Meye Man Remix—which additionally included Medikal—had rapped a controversial line mentioning Patapaa.
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In what was broadly interpreted as a lyrical jab on the time, Sarkodie acknowledged that had it not been for his success and monetary breakthrough, Patapaa may need ended up acting at his (Sarkodie’s) funeral.
Regardless of the perceived insult, Patapaa initially expressed no offence. He even remarked that he felt honoured to have his identify talked about by an artiste of Sarkodie’s calibre, stating that it confirmed he had a promising future within the music trade and that Sarkodie presumably foresaw his potential.
Nevertheless, Patapaa later modified his stance. In a 2021 interview with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM, the musician described Sarkodie’s lyrics as disrespectful and offensive. He admitted he had grown to resent the rapper, asserting that the verse uncovered him to ridicule and gave others within the trade permission to mock him of their music.
Since then, Patapaa has brazenly criticised Sarkodie in varied interviews and has prolonged his disapproval to the rapper’s spouse, Tracy Owusu-Addo, regardless of requires restraint. Supporters of Sarkodie have maintained that the road was metaphorical and never meant as an insult.
Ghanaians react on social media
The timing and nature of Patapaa’s latest funeral efficiency have stirred recent commentary on-line, with many suggesting Sarkodie’s controversial line has come to move.
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CrissWaddle commented: At this level, King Sark’s prophecy has manifested. Oh menua Berma ye ama Sarkodie anya yɛn wɔ one nook.” Ing. Kwame Addae mentioned: “Sarkodie is a prophet .”
Allohsarkcess commented: “Sarkodie is at all times a prophet.” Spanktee mentioned: “This man should apologise to Sarkodie.” Baba Yusha wrote: “What Sark discuss wey you diss am no, eno be ein this? ” Ara_ba commented: “Wei Sarkodie would simply be watching this video and can say to his spouse “s3 me Kaa y3” wama atanfo) Anya wo sei.”
As the controversy continues, Patapaa’s actions and Sarkodie’s lyrics from years previous have as soon as once more turn into a touchpoint in Ghana’s leisure area—the place artwork, fame and prophecy collide.
