Michael Owusu Addo (born July 10, 1985)[3] known professionally as Sarkodie… Read Full Bio ↴Michael Owusu Addo (born July 10, 1985)[3] known professionally as Sarkodie (/sɑːrˈkɔːdiɛ/), is a Ghanaian rapper and entrepreneur from Tema.[4] His contributions to the Ghanaian music industry have earned him numerous accolades, including the Vodafone Ghana Music Award for "Artiste of the Decade". He was announced the first winner of BET's Best International Flow artist at the 2019 BET Hip Hop Awards.[5] He is also considered one of the major proponents of the Azonto genre and dance and one of the most successful African rappers of all time.

Azonto Fiesta
Sarkodie Lyrics

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Ah, what else obidiponbidi
Appietus in the mix, kesse, what
Ahahah you know what time it is
Straight up, obidiponbidi, fiestaaaa!!!!!!
Come on what, nti ohemaa ah
A a a a a a a appietus, fiestaaaa!!!!!
Charlie, she want more
She go want more, she want more

Charlie, she go want more
She want more, what else
She go want more, wo die forgety yawa nu na b3 sin
She want more, obidiponbidi
Charlie she go want more
Sena girl nu ti nu me hwɛ nua hɔ bɛ yɛ too known
Nti na ma tu me bu na me realiisy me good flow
Girl nu me nsa ka nu pɛ me de ne bɛ bɔ two shows
Mɛ ma na yɛ gam na wa num me tisɛɛ glucose
Girl nu mom wɔ kyrɛ ne hu but daakye she go want more
Hɛ bɛ ti nɛ ni su me kyrɛ nu sɛɛ me yɛ hard core
Me na nu ayɛ pasaa sɛ jamaica fuɔ dancehall
Na wa hu sɛɛ money no be problem that's all
Wo yɛ den galatin ne hu bi da calabule
Obidi me wo cash me buaa bisa Sule
Color ne hu kywa wa bɔ ma kuma mu tukpe
Ah wɔ tisɛ mmaa kubɛ, what else
She dey rush but i know say she go give to me
Eywesi yinaa wɔsi wɔpɛ nyum tu nii
Wɔ tumi nti wa kɔ hu dinsenii
Nipa nywia kɔ pɛ bebi tina ne wo pimpinis
Wɔ bɔ ne hu mɔ beɔn wo tu fose wɔ bantama
Tina si ni hu didi ma me, me ntumi ntina
By force me de wo kye sɛɛ wansna
Nti ma me wo body na me nkɔ y3 hu mentainance
What else

Chalie she want more, wo di3 hya me wo juction
She go want more, frɛ me alan cash
She want more, azonto fiesta
Charlie she go want more
Juction, she want more
Wo diɛ frɛ me alan cash, she go want more
Azonto fiesta, she want more
Abidiponbidi, she go want more
Pidibim, awooo, awoo
I go drive you very crazy
Oh very crazy bɛ hɛ ngɔ onaa
Coool it down, abi you talk say
You dey want double
And i go give you double double
I dey see say you dey look for trouble
Eh me i no dey fear
I go wind you wey my heart go tear
Eeh make we do am for my there
It's party time, fiestaaa!!!!!
Mempɛ lege na mu nim sɛn na me yɛ nu
Obidi mu nim sɛɛ me diɛ mmaa nu pɛ me
Two four seven na yɛ boily, girl nu ɛbu ne ni gama wa forly
Fiestaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obidi ne abiam where my ladies at
Yo dj nyum nu kɔo but take it back
Yo Ghana mmaa nu hu efi mu gucci rack
It's a one time his kesse where you at
Obidiponbidi fiestaaaa!!!!!
Chalie she want more, wo diɛ hya me wo juction
She go want more, frɛ me alan cash
She want more, azonto fiesta
Charlie she go want more
Juction, she want more
Ah ah, she go want more
Charlie this girl, she want more
Appiah, kesse tieoo
First na me wo bi na wo fɔrskiny
Wɔ pɛɛ me still man piini
Wɔ maa me ɛduro bi su man mini
Wɔ kyrɔɔ me letter su man tu atwiini
Wɔ dgwin sɛ me sɛi nansu still me chilly
Ne chain nu be ba me killy

Yɛ bɔ awari hɛɛ me wan fullfilly
Appietus ka bi mame na hɔ mu nfilly
E sarkodie amu paapodi nanu shishi
Padangudu ngɛdɛmba numpuudi
ɛyi dialupa laga duuniidi
Appietus balaba tuufuudi
Diɛ me yɛ wo nu me ka me papa kanto
Wo bɛ fa droping abra wo ne trampo
Wo tume kita sro me pɛ asiɛ kanzo
ɛyɛ wo sɛɛ wo hu yɛ din wo be facy rambo
Ah ah me bɔ nu asem bi agyenkua
Mɛ ane wo kotogwe di atrɛ wiɛ alanta
Na me ti nkatiɛa dɛn biom akunta
Na sɛ wo gyea wo hu didia mɛn tiem come tak
Chalie she want more, wo diɛ hya me wo juction
She go want more, frɛ me alan cash
She want more, azonto fiesta
Charlie she go want more
Juction, she want more
Wo diɛ frɛ me alan cash, she go want more
Azonto fiesta, she want more
It's party time, fiestaaa!!!!!
Charlie she go want more
Mempɛ lege na mu nim sɛn na me yɛ nu
Obidi mu nim sɛɛ me diɛ mmaa nu pɛ ne
Two four seven na yɛ boily, girl nu ɛbu ne ni gama wa forly
Fiestaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Obidi ne abiam where my ladies at
Yo dj nyum nu kɔo but take it back
Yo Ghana mmaa nu hu efi mu gucci rack

It's a one time hit kesse where you at
Obidiponbidi fiestaaaa!!!!!

Overall Meaning

The song "Azonto Fiesta" by Sarkodie has a catchy and upbeat rhythm that immediately captures the listener's attention. The song is predominantly in Ghanaian Pidgin English, which adds to its playfulness and accessibility. The lyrics are about a guy who is trying to impress a girl by flaunting his success, money, and confidence. He is aware that the girl is attracted to him and will want more of him. The phrase "she go want more" is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the idea that the girl will be unable to resist the singer's appeal.

The song also features references to Azonto, which is a popular Ghanaian dance style that originated in Accra, Ghana, in the early 2000s. The Azonto dance is characterized by quick, jerky, and playful movements of the feet, arms, and hips. The song encourages people to dance and enjoy themselves at the fiesta, which is a gathering or party. It's a song that celebrates the joy of life and the power of music to bring people together.

The song "Azonto Fiesta" became a massive hit in Ghana and other West African countries when it was released in 2012. The song was produced by Appietus, a well-known Ghanaian music producer. Kesse, another Ghanaian artist, contributed to the song's chorus. The music video for the song featured Sarkodie, Kesse, and other Ghanaian celebrities dancing and having fun. The song remains one of the most popular Azonto songs to date.

Line by Line Meaning

Ah, what else obidiponbidi
Ah, what else can I say, I am Sarkodie

Appietus in the mix, kesse, what
Appietus is the DJ, Kesse is also here

Ahahah you know what time it is
Ahahah, you already know the vibe

Straight up, obidiponbidi, fiestaaaa!!!!!!
Straight up, it's Sarkodie, it's a party!!!!!!

Come on what, nti ohemaa ah
Come on, so you're a queen, huh?

A a a a a a a appietus, fiestaaaa!!!!!
Appietus, it's a party!!!!!!

Charlie, she want more
Hey, she wants more

She go want more, she want more
She will want more, she desires more

Charlie, she go want more
Hey, she will want more

She want more, what else
She desires more, what else can I say

She go want more, wo die forgety yawa nu na b3 sin
She will want more, even if you forget, the excitement will still be there

She want more, obidiponbidi
She desires more, it's Sarkodie

Charlie she go want more
Hey, she will want more

Sena girl nu ti nu me hwɛ nua hɔ bɛ yɛ too known
This girl named Sena, when she sees me, she will be too excited

Nti na ma tu me bu na me realiisy me good flow
So when I perform, she realizes my good flow

Girl nu me nsa ka nu pɛ me de ne bɛ bɔ two shows
This girl wants me to perform at her two shows

Mɛ ma na yɛ gam na wa num me tisɛɛ glucose
I realize that we vibe well, so they call me glucose

Girl nu mom wɔ kyrɛ ne hu but daakye she go want more
This girl's boyfriend is treating her badly, but still, she will want more

Hɛ bɛ ti nɛ ni su me kyrɛ nu sɛɛ me yɛ hard core
It will reach a point where they will say I'm hardcore

Me na nu ayɛ pasaa sɛ jamaica fuɔ dancehall
I am like a Jamaican in the dancehall

Na wa hu sɛɛ money no be problem that's all
And they see that money is not a problem, that's all

Wo yɛ den galatin ne hu bi da calabule
You are in the club dancing like calabule

Obidi me wo cash me buaa bisa Sule
Sarkodie, give me your cash, they're calling me Sule

Color ne hu kywa wa bɔ ma kuma mu tukpe
Your fashion is unique and it stands out in the crowd

Ah wɔ tisɛ mmaa kubɛ, what else
Ah, there are so many ladies, what else can I say

She dey rush but i know say she go give to me
She seems eager, but I know she will give herself to me

Eywesi yinaa wɔsi wɔpɛ nyum tu nii
All the ladies want to have fun with me

Wɔ tumi nti wa kɔ hu dinsenii
They are attracted to my fame, so they come around

Nipa nywia kɔ pɛ bebi tina ne wo pimpinis
People are jealous and wish to be like you and your friends

Wɔ bɔ ne hu mɔ beɔn wo tu fose wɔ bantama
They say they will follow you to the end, in Bantama

Tina si ni hu didi ma me, me ntumi ntina
Tina wants to take care of me, and I can't resist

By force me de wo kye sɛɛ wansna
By force, I impress you like a superstar

Nti ma me wo body na me nkɔ y3 hu mentainance
So let me take care of your body because I know how to maintain it

Charlie she want more, wo di3 hya me wo juction
Hey, she wants more, she always meets me at the junction

She go want more, frɛ me alan cash
She will want more, asking for my money

She want more, azonto fiesta
She desires more, it's an Azonto fiesta

Charlie she go want more
Hey, she will want more

Juction, she want more
The junction, she wants more

Wo diɛ frɛ me alan cash, she go want more
If you give her money, she will want more

Azonto fiesta, she want more
During the Azonto fiesta, she wants more

Abidiponbidi, she go want more
Sarkodie, she will want more

Pidibim, awooo, awoo
Party vibes, awooo, awoo

I go drive you very crazy
I will make you go crazy

Oh very crazy bɛ hɛ ngɔ onaa
Oh, it will be very crazy, you won't believe it

Coool it down, abi you talk say
Calm down, didn't you say

You dey want double
You want double

And i go give you double double
And I will give you double, double

I dey see say you dey look for trouble
I can see that you're looking for trouble

Eh me i no dey fear
Hey, I'm not afraid

I go wind you wey my heart go tear
I will dance with you until my heart tears

Eeh make we do am for my there
Okay, let's do it for my place

It's party time, fiestaaa!!!!!
It's time to party, fiestaaa!!!!!

Mempɛ lege na mu nim sɛn na me yɛ nu
I don't care what you think of me

Obidi mu nim sɛɛ me diɛ mmaa nu pɛ me
Sarkodie knows that the ladies love me

Two four seven na yɛ boily, girl nu ɛbu ne ni gama wa forly
24/7 we are active, the girls are always with us

Fiestaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Fiestaaa!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Obidi ne abiam where my ladies at
Sarkodie and his crew, where are my ladies at

Yo dj nyum nu kɔo but take it back
Hey DJ, play it again and take it back

Yo Ghana mmaa nu hu efi mu gucci rack
Hey, Ghanaian ladies, they have the Gucci rack

It's a one time his kesse where you at
It's a one-time hit, Kesse, where are you at

Obidiponbidi fiestaaaa!!!!!
Sarkodie, it's a party!!!!!

Appiah, kesse tieoo
Appiah, Kesse, let's go

First na me wo bi na wo fɔrskiny
First, let me show you what you're missing

Wɔ pɛɛ me still man piini
They thought I was down, but I'm still the man

Wɔ maa me ɛduro bi su man mini
They made me fall for a while, but I stood back up

Wɔ kyrɔɔ me letter su man tu atwiini
They burned my letter, but I wrote another one

Wɔ dgwin sɛ me sɛi nansu still me chilly
They thought I was finished, but I'm still hot

Ne chain nu be ba me killy
His chain is trying to kill me

Yɛ bɔ awari hɛɛ me wan fullfilly
We are playing games here, and I want to fulfill them

Appietus ka bi mame na hɔ mu nfilly
Appietus, come and add some spice to it

E sarkodie amu paapodi nanu shishi
Hey, Sarkodie, don't worry, I won't worry you

Padangudu ngɛdɛmba numpuudi
Let's dance together, let's have fun

ɛyi dialupa laga duuniidi
This place is full of excitement

Appietus balaba tuufuudi
Appietus, turn up the volume

Diɛ me yɛ wo nu me ka me papa kanto
Nowadays, I am your father of the music

Wo bɛ fa droping abra wo ne trampo
You will fall so hard that you'll need a trampoline

Wo tume kita sro me pɛ asiɛ kanzo
You will take pictures with me like a poster

ɛyɛ wo sɛɛ wo hu yɛ din wo be facy rambo
It's like you're flexing, pretending to be Facy Rambo

Ah ah me bɔ nu asem bi agyenkua
Ah, I have some amazing news

Mɛ ane wo kotogwe di atrɛ wiɛ alanta
I will show you my dance moves, beyond Alanta

Na me ti nkatiɛa dɛn biom akunta
I cut my hair, and now they're all jealous

Na sɛ wo gyea wo hu didia mɛn tiem come tak
If you see me, don't waste any time, come and give it to me

Chalie she want more, wo diɛ hya me wo juction
Hey, she wants more, she always meets me at the junction

She go want more, frɛ me alan cash
She will want more, asking for my money

She want more, azonto fiesta
She desires more, it's an Azonto fiesta

Charlie she go want more
Hey, she will want more

Juction, she want more
The junction, she wants more

Ah ah, she go want more
Ah, she will want more

Charlie this girl, she want more
Hey, this girl wants more