Ghanaian rapper, Sarkodie, in a candid revelation, shared that before his music career took flight, he had aspirations of becoming a medical doctor, highlighting his diverse talents and interests.

Had his path not led him to music, he expressed his genuine interest in pursuing a career in the medical field, but being a multitalented individual, Sarkodie also harbored plans of utilizing his other gifts and abilities to carve out a successful and fulfilling journey in whichever field he pursued.

“First, I wanted to be a doctor, I do arts; I paint, I sketch. So definitely something towards that direction…” he told NandoLeaks when asked about his passion aside music.

During his early days as an artist, Sarkodie revealed that his mother presented him with a crucial ultimatum concerning his career choice. She gave him a one-year timeframe to demonstrate his potential and establish himself in the music industry. If he failed to make significant progress within that time frame, his mother insisted he should consider returning to focus on his education instead. This ultimatum became a pivotal moment in Sarkodie's journey, motivating him to work relentlessly and prove his talent as a successful artiste.

“She acted just like a regular African parent… they care about your future; they think their decision is the best for you. So I was lucky she gave me one year to prove myself and that was the same year that things started picking up. I was lucky. If it had skipped into the next year maybe I wouldn’t be sitting here with you,” he added.