Ghanaian rapper, Tulenkey has said that most rappers in the country do not inspire him, so far as creativity is concerned.
In an interview on TV3’s Showbiz 360, shared on X on June 6, 2025, Tulenkey noted that in as much as most Ghanaian rappers do not inspire him, he however looks up to Sarkodie, E.L and Medikal.
He explained that he looks up to foreign rappers such as Kendrick Lamar, and Kenya West because of their creativity in storytelling.
“Honestly speaking most rappers don’t inspire me in Ghana. But the people who I would say inspire me in this country are Sarkodie, E.L, and Medikal.
“Elsewhere I will say Kendrick Lamar and Kenya West. I am in a different wave so I don’t listen to Drake. I address issues so I don’t listen to Drake. And one thing about Kendrick is he makes rap educational and also entertaining,” he said.
When asked by the host how he is able to make rap enjoyable and easy music so far as rap is concerned, Tulenkey responded that he simplifies his rap because Ghana is a stressful country.
“Because we are in a stressful country, I have to simplify things because the person going to listen to the song is already stressed,” he added.
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