Sarkodie Shares Surprising Origin of “Goodbye,” Says He Wrote It in His Mother’s Kitchen
Famous Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie, known in private life as Michael Owusu Addo, has stirred a wave of nostalgia among fans by revealing an unexpected detail about the origins of one of his classic tracks, “Goodbye.” The Ghanaian rap heavyweight shared that he wrote the song in his mother’s kitchen in Tema, a humble beginning for a track that would become a fan favorite.
The revelation surfaced on Monday, June 23, 2025, when Sarkodie responded to a fan’s video post featuring “Goodbye” playing in the background. His reply was simple but resonant:
“Wrote this particular song in my mums kitchen (Tema),” he wrote on X.
The track, which features Mugeez and was produced by Kill Beatz, is one of the standout singles from Sarkodie’s 2012 Rapperholic album. With its smooth melodies and emotive lyrics, “Goodbye” became a signature piece in the rapper’s early catalog, cementing his place in Ghana’s hip-hop scene.
Following the tweet, listeners have revisited the Rapperholic project with fresh ears, reflecting on the organic roots of a song crafted far from glitzy studios but etched deep in Ghanaian music history.
See Sarkodie’s post on X below.
Wrote this particular song in my mums kitchen (Tema) https://t.co/f6QOEK1YV9
— Sarkodie (@sarkodie) June 23, 2025
