* Sarkodie admitted he expected a strong crowd but was still shocked by the numbers.
* He credited Kumasi fans, media, and SarkNation for spreading the word.
* The turnout was so overwhelming it exceeded his own predictions.
* Sarkodie said the love from Asanteman proved deeper than he imagined.
* The experience has strengthened his bond with Kumasi and its fans.
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Sarkodie has confessed that the sheer size of the audience at his Rapperholic Homecoming concert in Kumasi took him by surprise, even though he had no doubts about the loyalty of his fans in the Ashanti Region.
According to him, he was certain that Kumasi would show up in large numbers, especially with the support of SarkNation and the intense promotion from local media. However, the overflowing crowd at the Baba Yara Sports Stadium went far beyond what he had imagined.
Sarkodie explained that while he trusted the “energy” from Kumasi, he never anticipated seeing the venue packed to such capacity, with fans braving rains just to be part of the historic show. The experience, he said, reinforced the strong bond he shares with Asanteman, who embraced him with overwhelming love.
The rapper also acknowledged the role played by bloggers, skit makers, and Kumasi-based promoters who amplified the event in the lead-up, making the turnout even more explosive.
By his own admission, Rapperholic Kumasi became not just another successful concert but a personal revelation — proof that Kumasi’s music audience is far more powerful than even he had expected.
