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Sarkodie mourns Ghanaian teenager shot dead in New York

Ghanaian rapper Michael Owusu Addo, popularly known as Sarkodie, has expressed sorrow over the death of a Ghanaian teenager, Javits, who was reportedly shot in the abdomen while walking near a school in the Bronx, New York.

Sarkodie mourns Ghanaian teenager shot dead in New York

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has mourned the death of a Ghanaian teenager, Javits, who was fatally shot in New York City. In a Facebook post, the artist expressed his sorrow and called for better parenting and values instilled in children. Sarkodie highlighted how Ghana treats killings as significant incidents, with extensive media coverage and widespread public shock.

He urged Black community members overseas to pay greater attention to their children's upbringing. Sarkodie described Javits' death as unfortunate and offered condolences to the family, particularly the parents.

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