Javits Frimpong: Sarkodie Reacts to Death of 15-Year-Old in New York

Sarkodie broke his silence on the fatal shooting of Ghanaian teenager Javits Frimpong, who was killed in the Bronx in October 2026The rapper reflected on how differently violence is perceived in Ghana compared to some parts of the WestSarkodie also called on Black parents abroad to take greater responsibility for instilling the right values in their childrenGhana’s top stories, now easier to find. Discover our new search feature!

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has spoken out on the death of Javits Frimpong, a 15-year-old Ghanaian boy who was fatally shot in New York, using the tragedy as a platform to reflect on parenting, values, and the stark contrast between how violence is experienced in Ghana versus parts of the West.

Javits had relocated from Ghana to the United States just a year before his death to live with his father, Thomas Frimpong, a 60-year-old taxi driver. On the morning of Thursday, 29 October 2026, he was shot once near East 171st Street in the Claremont area of the Bronx at around 9.30am. He was rushed to hospital but did not survive. At the time of his death, he was a student at DreamYard Preparatory School.

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He went on to explain that in Ghana, murder remains a shocking and widely reported event.

The rapper acknowledged that the situation appears markedly different in certain Western communities. "But it seems to have become an almost regular thing in some parts of the West, which makes it scary for my people to feel safe out there," he stated.

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He closed his message with a personal tribute to Javits and a word of comfort for the family. "It's very unfortunate that we had to lose Javits this way. May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace.

Sending love, prayers and strength to the family, especially his mum and dad. My deepest condolences," Sarkodie said.

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Earlier, YEN.com.gh wrote about Ghana’s government response to the death of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong in the Bronx, including the Foreign Affairs Minister’s call to his father and the Permanent Mission’s visit to the family.

The government says it is coordinating with US authorities to pursue justice. The minister’s direct message of condolence underscores the family’s loss and Ghana’s commitment to supporting them.

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Portia Arthur (Entertainment Editor) Portia Arthur holds a BA in publishing from Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (2013). She has nearly a decade of experience in journalism. She worked as a Lifestyle editor for Pulse.com.gh for almost six years. She joined YEN.com.gh in 2022 as its pioneer fashion editor. She has also worked with celebrities and footballers in image consultancy and management. She has completed Google News Initiative News Labs courses and Advanced Lab courses in Advanced Digital Reporting, Fighting misinformation. She can be reached via email: portia.arthur@yen.com.gh