A towering figure in African music, Sarkodie remains one of Ghana’s most celebrated rap icons, with a global impact that spans continents. With over tens of millions of streams, 80+ awards, and sold-out shows across the globe — including London’s O2 Kentish Town Forum — Sarkodie returns in the heat of summer with a vibrant new anthem, “Lavida Loca,” featuring fellow Ghanaian hitmaker Lasmid.
Blending hiplife, hip-hop, and Afrobeats, “Lavida Loca” bursts with energy from the first beat. Sarkodie delivers razor-sharp flows and polished lyricism, while Lasmid provides an instantly addictive hook. Backed by the infectious production of award-winning M.O.G Beatz (known for work with Kizz Daniel, King Promise, Kwesi Arthur and more), the track is a perfect addition to any summer playlist — warm, bouncy, and effortlessly replayable.
A reflection of Sarkodie’s consistency and innovation, “Lavida Loca” teases what’s to come in a year that already feels like his.
Beyond the music, Sarkodie continues to shape cultural moments. As the creative director for the UK’s Ghana Party In The Park festival, he has long championed Ghanaian excellence abroad. From sold-out headline performances at the O2 Kentish Town Forum and Outernet London with The Compozers, to earning support from respected UK outlets such as Clash Magazine, Notion, and GRM Daily, his footprint in the diaspora remains undeniable.
Speaking about the new single, Sarkodie shared:
“It’s about that time — summer time — and it’s only right we capture the beautiful moments while we’re outside with an amazing soundtrack. This new record ‘Lavida Loca’ does that perfectly! Big shouts to MOG on the production and Lasmid for creating one of the most simple but catchy hooks ever made… I want the world to have fun with this one!”
“Lavida Loca” is out now — a must-spin track to soundtrack your summer.