South African rapper Nasty C has reignited conversation in Ghana’s music scene after revealing his current top three Ghanaian rappers, a list that does not include Sarkodie, one of the country’s most influential hip-hop figures.
Speaking on JoyPrime TV with Roselyn Felli on Monday November 24, Nasty C confidently mentioned Black Sherif as his number one pick.
“I have to put Black Sherif up there at number one. Something about his music just speaks to me,” he said.
He followed with Kwesi Arthur in the second spot, commending his artistry, and placed US-based Ghanaian rapper Vic Mensa in the third position, also noting Shatta Wale as a strong contender due to his massive influence.
But the biggest moment came when he was asked why Sarkodie did not appear on his list. Nasty C calmly stated that though Sarkodie is undeniably great, he does not currently make his top three.
“He’s definitely in the top five… but not in my top three right now.”
Nasty C’s exclusion of Sarkodie did not come as a shock to many fans, considering the history between the two. Years ago, Sarkodie and Nasty C met at an event and Nasty C felt snubbed when Sarkodie reportedly refused to shake his hand. The moment sparked conversation among fans and created subtle tension.
Later, Nasty C released a song in which listeners believed he indirectly addressed the incident, taking a slight jab at Sarkodie. Sarkodie then responded with a track of his own, fueling talks of a simmering feud.
This background has led many fans to believe that Nasty C’s decision to exclude Sarkodie from his top three may be influenced by this unresolved friction.
When asked whether he would collaborate with Sarkodie, Nasty C revealed that they have still not spoken privately to resolve their misunderstanding.
“We haven’t had that conversation… No one has organised that sit-down yet,” he explained.
He added that he is open to a peace meeting if Sarkodie agrees. “If it’s organised, yeah. I’m willing to smoke the peace pipe. I even said that in the song I put out.”
However, he noted that Sarkodie’s reaction to his previous song felt “a little spicy,” suggesting that the Ghanaian rapper may have misunderstood the message.
Nasty C’s latest comments have revived online debate over Ghana’s top rappers and whether the two heavyweights will ever reconcile.
For now, Nasty C maintains his respect for Sarkodie’s craft but insists that at least for the moment, Sarkodie does not make his top three.
