I’m not spraying money on fans because they said it is not legally permitted – Sarkodie

According to report by 3news on Wednesday 21, 2026, Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has spoken about the practice of spraying money on musicians and entertainers, explaining that the act is not legally permitted because of regulations governing the treatment of the country’s currency.

According to the award-winning rapper, people may engage in the practice during social gatherings and entertainment events, but there are restrictions on how Ghana’s currency is supposed to be handled. He noted that spraying money on fans or performers should not be treated as an ordinary cultural or entertainment practice because the currency is subject to legal protection.

Sarkodie made the comments while discussing issues surrounding money spraying and the behaviour of fans at entertainment events. He explained that authorities have made it clear that the public is not supposed to handle or treat banknotes in ways that could undermine their integrity.

“Spraying money on fans is not legally permitted. They said we are not supposed to treat the currency like that,” Sarkodie said.

Money spraying has remained a popular practice at parties, weddings, concerts and other social events in Ghana, where individuals throw banknotes at celebrants, musicians or dancers as a form of appreciation or celebration. The practice is particularly common at high-profile entertainment events, where fans sometimes spray performers with large amounts of cash.

However, Sarkodie’s comments highlight the legal and practical concerns associated with the practice. Currency is issued and regulated by the Bank of Ghana, and members of the public are expected to handle banknotes responsibly to preserve their quality and maintain confidence in the monetary system.

The rapper’s remarks are likely to reignite discussions about the balance between Ghanaian social traditions and regulations concerning the handling of legal tender.

For entertainers, fans and event organisers, the issue also raises questions about how appreciation can be expressed without engaging in practices that may contravene existing rules governing the use and treatment of Ghana’s currency.

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