"Just Scroll Past" – Sarkodie Shares Simple Tip for Anyone Who Wants to Be Left Alone

"Just Scroll Past" – Sarkodie Shares Simple Tip for Anyone Who Wants to Be Left Alone

Sarkodie is one of Africa's most successful rappers, but he's also known for being famously private and reserved. In a post on X dated October 15, 2025, the "Non Living Thing" hitmaker shared the simple yet effective method he uses to protect his peace and stay out of conversations that don't concern him.

He wrote, "It's crazy how I pick and choose where to channel my energy. I can go 10 years scrolling past 'unnecessary' stories, videos, etc., on social media without ever clicking to watch or read them.

I only come online for what I'm truly interested in … try it, it's beautiful" . The advice went viral, with fans applauding his ability to remain unbothered in an age of constant noise.

The rapper's reserved nature is not just a lifestyle choice but a survival mechanism rooted in a difficult childhood. Sarkodie, born Michael Owusu Addo, has publicly acknowledged being an introvert, a trait he says was shaped by years of hardship.

He was separated from his parents and grew up in the care of a guardian, enduring loneliness and poverty. That isolation, he revealed, pushed him to write music as an outlet, but it also ingrained a preference for solitude and observation over engagement.

Sarkodie holds no resentment toward his upbringing, but he says it made him "laid back" and selective about where he channels his energy. Beyond social media, Sarkodie has also shared a broader philosophy on living life without worrying about others' opinions.

In a separate post, he wrote, "What's your grandma's father's name? Pretty sure you don't know and never think of him … that's gonna be you someday, so live your life and stop worrying about what people think… enjoy every bit of it to the fullest! It's a moving train you're not that special".

His message is a reminder that in the grand scheme of things, people forget, life moves on, and what matters is living fully rather than being consumed by external validation or criticism.

Sarkodie's advice extends beyond social media. He has counselled fellow artists on handling negative feedback, advising Akwaboah Jnr, who was overwhelmed by backlash, "Welcome to the world; this is exactly what you're going to see once you're up there and this is how you must answer or respond".

His approach is simple, he doesn't ignore the world entirely, but he refuses to let the noise dictate his day. Whether scrolling past "unnecessary" videos or reminding fans they're "not that special," his tip for anyone who wants to be left alone is clear: pick your battles, scroll past the nonsense, and focus on what truly matters to you.