Ghanaian rap titan Sarkodie ignited a firestorm with his braggadocious new track “Brag.” In the song, the BET award-winning rapper throws down the gauntlet, asserting that his only true competition comes from across the Atlantic: American hip-hop heavyweights Kendrick Lamar and J. Cole.

Sarkodie wastes no time establishing his reign over the African rap scene. He fires shots, rapping about being a prominent figure well before the emergence of contemporary African superstars like Davido and Wizkid.

Throughout “Brag,” Sarkodie chronicles his illustrious career, flexing about selling out London’s O2 Arena in 2016 – a landmark achievement yet to be attained by his Nigerian counterparts. He goes on to cast himself as a pioneer, crediting himself with laying the foundation for their success.

This bold declaration comes just ahead of the highly-anticipated release of Sarkodie’s new project, “The Championship,” expected to drop by May 24th. The upcoming project marks his first major release since his eighth studio album “Jamz” in 2022, which was followed by a string of hit singles. With “Brag” serving as a fiery appetizer, fans can expect “The Championship” to be a must-listen for hip-hop aficionados around the globe.