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.

Edwom Te S3n
Sarkodie Lyrics

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Hm
Koomire no no, Dabiaa na Konkonsa
Mewer3 fi koraa ny3 de3 wode y33 Amponsah
Adwen fii Nti wode3 k) soaa kyinkyim sa
Wonim s3 wo w) yere san w) mma
3nn3 wok)) dwaso y3t)) s3n
Met)n mens3m no, mede bi fro hy3n, No wo3?
Wot)n y3 no wonnyaa de3n? Animguase3.

Motete nnuaso na nkor)fo ns3m, nnipa s3e3 tumi k)wie kor)noo afam.
W'akeka ns3m aa, w'ahunu s3 woho akam.
Woto bo) b) Nyame nso a, 3b) wapampam.
Konkonsa no monni no nyasa mu na 3tan.
Hw3 s3 woyare da mpam, obi ne fie as3m na wode woho ahy3m. N'3so)b3n!!
Wei nk)ma moa monni mo fie as3m.

Edwom te s3n...(eeyy.eeyy.eeyy)
Meho ns3m a woot)n no y3t)) ade3 s3n
Ababawa eei wonyaa mfaso) b3n aa Sark (Wode3 Dabiaa na Konkonsa no)
Sark (3ne nkor)fo ns3m)
Sark (Ka hy3n k) duru)

Sark Rap
Adwen fii nti, Dabiaa na)nam dan ho.
Wak)ka obi ho as3m nti,)de neho sie,)ntumi mfa kwan ho.
W)nnam park so a, onni ahot) nti dabiaa)de neho siesie nnipa.
Dadowa Kwaa k)) atwee mantse nnipa wee y3 maa net)) nnipa yam. Pioneer Konkonsa, w)rek)bisa.

Sark Rap 3
3ny3 moa, dumsor n'aboa no. Agyes3 m'ahunu sum, na morek)toaso.
Obi yere afa yafunu W) Tulaaku.
Enti 3baa no s3n na ak)pie Aboabo.
W)b3to neboase na w'aboa ano.
As3m a 3hy3 kokua mu koraa, okura safoa no. Konkonsa mu degree mesee akuwaa no. hm!

Made Wei nk)ma moa monni mo fie as3m.

Edwom te s3n...(eeyy.eeyy.eeyy)
Meho ns3m a woot)n no y3t)) ade3 s3n
Ababawa eei wonyaa mfaso) b3n aa Sark (Wode3 Dabiaa na Konkonsa no)
Sark (3ne nkor)fo ns3m)
Sark (Ka hy3n k) duru)

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Credit: Valentine Owusu Mainoo

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sarkodie's song Edwom Te S3n express his frustration with people who talk too much, the "konkonsa" (gossips) in society. He seems to be criticizing those who are constantly digging for information, gossiping about others, and spreading rumors. He questions why people are so interested in others' lives, rather than focusing on their own. The chorus "Edwom Te S3n" roughly translates to "What has it got to do with you?" as if to ask why people are so invested in other people's affairs.

Sarkodie's lyrics also touch on the issue of power dynamics, as he refers to those who have money and influence as "napa," or people who can get away with anything. He seems to be saying that even if they do something wrong, people are scared to speak out against them, and they can easily get away with it. However, he urges listeners to speak out against these injustices and not be intimidated by those in power.

Overall, the song is a commentary on the negative effects of gossip and the importance of speaking out against injustices, even if it means going against those in power.

Line by Line Meaning

Koomire no no, Dabiaa na Konkonsa
Everyone talks, both known and unknown people

Mewer3 fi koraa ny3 de3 wode y33 Amponsah
I'm not perfect, just like you are not perfect

Adwen fii Nti wode3 k) soaa kyinkyim sa
Because of what you have been through, you always want to expose others

Wonim s3 wo w) yere san w) mma
Just because you have never fallen doesn't mean you won't

3nn3 wok)) dwaso y3t)) s3n
You can't cure jealousy

Met)n mens3m no, mede bi fro hy3n, No wo3?
I know you have hate in your heart, what is it about?

Wot)n y3 no wonnyaa de3n? Animguase3.
What have you gained from talking? Nothing at all

Motete nnuaso na nkor)fo ns3m, nnipa s3e3 tumi k)wie kor)noo afam.
Gossip and rumors, people think it's power to tear others down

W'akeka ns3m aa, w'ahunu s3 woho akam.
What you say about others reflects what you are

Woto bo) b) Nyame nso a, 3b) wapampam.
Even with God, it doesn't make sense to judge others

Konkonsa no monni no nyasa mu na 3tan.
Spreading rumors doesn't benefit anyone

Hw3 s3 woyare da mpam, obi ne fie as3m na wode woho ahy3m. N'3so)b3n!!
If you focus on bettering yourself instead of talking about others, you'll see progress. Believe me!

Wei nk)ma moa monni mo fie as3m.
Be careful of what you say about others, it may come back to you

Edwom te s3n...(eeyy.eeyy.eeyy)
What are you looking for?

Meho ns3m a woot)n no y3t)) ade3 s3n
I speak the truth, what are you going to do about it?

Ababawa eei wonyaa mfaso) b3n aa Sark (Wode3 Dabiaa na Konkonsa no)
Gossipers what do you gain from it? Sark is asking (both known and unknown people)

Sark (3ne nkor)fo ns3m)
Sark (the pioneer of gossip himself)

Sark (Ka hy3n k) duru)
Sark (Listen to what I am about to say)

Adwen fii nti, Dabiaa na)nam dan ho.
Because of what you have been through, you are always exposing others

Wak)ka obi ho as3m nti,)de neho sie,)ntumi mfa kwan ho.
When he hears anything about someone, he's quick to go tell others. He can even kill if it would help him financially.

W)nnam park so a, onni ahot) nti dabiaa)de neho siesie nnipa.
Even if he doesn't have any proof, he's quick to expose others, he doesn't care if it hurts people.

Dadowa Kwaa k)) atwee mantse nnipa wee y3 maa net)) nnipa yam. Pioneer Konkonsa, w)rek)bisa.
Dadowa Kwaa is a thief, he has stolen from many people. The pioneer of gossip, he always gives false information.

3ny3 moa, dumsor n'aboa no. Agyes3 m'ahunu sum, na morek)toaso.
The problem isn't electricity, it's ignorance. If I face you with facts, you'll hate me for it.

Obi yere afa yafunu W) Tulaaku.
Someone's death is celebrated in Tulaaku.

Enti 3baa no s3n na ak)pie Aboabo.
So what will they do when I die? Celebrate on my grave?

W)b3to neboase na w'aboa ano.
You will be remembered for your bad deeds.

As3m a 3hy3 kokua mu koraa, okura safoa no. Konkonsa mu degree mesee akuwaa no. hm!
The gossip in town is too much, a lot of people are suffering. The degree in gossip, only old women have that. Hm!

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