Sarkodie Calls for Better Parenting After Ghanaian Teenager Is Killed in US

Ghanaian rapper Sarkodie has expressed concern over the safety of Ghanaians living abroad following the tragic death of 15-year-old Javits Frimpong, who was shot while heading to school in the United States.

In a Facebook post reacting to the incident, the award-winning musician described the circumstances surrounding the teenager’s death as disturbing, questioning how Ghanaians abroad could feel secure amid such incidents.

He acknowledged that Ghana also faces several challenges but said he remained proud of the values and discipline instilled in children growing up in the country, including those raised in difficult neighbourhoods.

According to Sarkodie, incidents of murder in Ghana are generally treated with great seriousness, often generating widespread public attention, shock and condemnation.

He, however, expressed worry about what he considers the increasing frequency of deadly attacks in some Western countries, raising questions about the kind of upbringing that could lead young people to commit such acts.

“I honestly don’t know what kind of upbringing shapes children to become so evil,” he said, while calling on some Black parents living abroad to take a more active role in raising their children and teaching them good values.

The rapper described Javits’ death as heartbreaking and extended his sympathies to the bereaved family, particularly the teenager’s parents.

“May his gentle soul rest in perfect peace. Sending love, prayers and strength to the family, especially his mum and dad,” he wrote.

Javits reportedly relocated from Ghana to the United States with his family approximately a year ago.

He was shot on Thursday, October 29, 2026, while making his way to school in the Bronx, New York.

His father, Thomas Frimpong, disclosed that his son had allegedly been experiencing bullying involving two boys at school. He explained that the school principal had earlier contacted him about the matter, leading to the suspension of the two students.

Following the shooting, authorities were reportedly searching for three teenage suspects between the ages of 16 and 18 in connection with the incident.

Ghana’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Samuel Okudzeto Ablakwa, has also expressed his condolences to the bereaved family, confirming that Ghanaian officials were engaging with the family and relevant local authorities over the matter.