Sarkodie, Omar Sterling, Medikal, others named in Lawyer Bobby Banson’s Greatest Ghanaian Rappers list

Ghanaian lawyer and lecturer Bobby Banson has released a list of Ghanaian rappers who have made significant contributions to the country's music industry. The article, titled "The Debate Over the Crown: Who is Ghana’s Greatest Rapper?", outlines five criteria for assessing the rap artistes. These factors include consistency, commercial success, investment in young talent, lyrical dexterity, and industry relevance.

Bobby's top rap artists from Ghana comprise the older generation, which includes Sarkodie, Omar Sterling, Okyeame Kwame, Reggie Rockstone, Obrafour, and Lord Kenya. These artists have made substantial contributions to the development, evolution, and commercialization of Ghanaian rap, demonstrating longevity, influence, craftsmanship, and historical significance.

On the other hand, the younger generation of Ghanaian rappers, such as Medikal, Kweku Smoke, Strongman, and Lyrical Joe, are represented in the list due to their ability to establish distinct identities, maintain relevance, and showcase the necessary technical and commercial qualities in the contemporary era.

Bobby has also identified several other rappers who could have made the list but were not included due to various reasons, emphasizing that the exercise is about applying the outlined criteria and determining who best satisfies them at a given point in time.