Okyeame Kwame’s comment is in reaction to a publication by Graphic Showbiz which gives a list of 12 Ghanaian Best Rappers of all time.
The official ranking released by Graphic Showbiz was judged on lyrical content, flow, storytelling, experience, language, cultural significance, creativity, vocal delivery, and wordplay.
The names that make up the list according to Graphic Showbiz are; Sarkodie, Obrafour, Okyeame Kwame, Okomfour Kwadee, Lord Kenya, Manifest, Tinny, Reggie Rockstone, Strongman, Eno Barony, Guru and Amerado.
During an interview with Zionfelix, Okyeame Kwame questioned the methodology used by Graphic Showbiz to arrive at their conclusion on the list. According to him, EL, Edem and Flowking Stone making the list would have made it credible.
Okyeame Kwame said; “What criteria did Graphic Showbiz use for that list? RAP is Rhythmic African Poetry; so did they look out for the rhythm, the ‘Africanness’ or the poetry? Did they use popularity or influence? Or it is based on being able to really rap?
“Because when I saw the list I didn’t understand why EL, Flowking Stone and Edem Goget’em were not part. What kind of list is this? When we talk about best rappers of all time in Ghana, you can’t take these three people out.”
