An unexpected mention of Ghanaian musician Patapaa during a recent appearance on Genius has ignited conversations across social media, drawing attention from fans and music enthusiasts across Ghana and Nigeria.
During the lyric breakdown of one of his songs on the platform, Nigerian Afrobeats star Rema referenced Patapaa as an inspiration behind a particular lyric, a revelation that caught many viewers by surprise.
The reference, which appears to connect to the widespread popularity of Patapaa’s continental hit, quickly became a talking point among netizens.
However, the conversation soon took another turn when Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie, who has previously made lyrical references to Patapaa, was pulled into the discussion.
The history between the two Ghanaian artistes has been a subject of public conversation, with Patapaa openly expressing his displeasure over some of Sarkodie’s lyrical comments in past interviews.
Following Rema’s revelation, social media users have been revisiting the history between the two artistes, with some suggesting that Sarkodie owes Patapaa an apology. Others have used the moment to highlight Patapaa’s influence and the reach of his music beyond Ghana’s borders.
The conversation has even attracted the attention of TV3 Ghana, whose official X account has weighed in on the developing discussion.
What began as a seemingly casual reference during a lyric interview has now reopened an old conversation about recognition, musical influence and the relationship between two of Ghana’s most talked-about artistes.
