![This Is The Ghanaian Rapper Behind The Hilariously Popular 'The Ting Go Skrrra Pa Pa Pa' Song [Video]](https://i0.wp.com/newsofafrica.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/Michael-Dapaah-e1507040552425.jpg?fit=758%2C380&ssl=1)
If you are on social media, specifically Twitter or Facebook, you have certainly come across the popular phrase “the ting go skrrrraaa pa pa pa pa.” You have. You must have.
The line comes after a comedian’s alter ego rapper, Roadman Shaq, dropped the hilarious rap in the BBC 1Xtra program, and is now an internet sensation.
So who really is Roadman Shaq? Let’s start with the video that made him so popular.
https://twitter.com/DembeIee/status/903246288203939843
Well, Roadman’s full name is Michael Dapaah; that’s right, he is a British-Ghanaian actor and comedian who makes hilarious skits via his Youtube channel.
Michael Dapaah
He is 24-years-old and happens to be best friends with British-Ghanaian rapper Stormzy; and he attributes his talent and success to his family, especially his younger brother and older sister.
Pictured left: Michael (Christmas hat) with his siblings; Pictured right: Michael and rapper Stormzy with girlfriend
Since his rap went viral, Roadman Shaq has launched a merchandising business using the actual title of his rap ‘Mans not hot’ ( we know right), branded on T-shirts and such.
He released the rap as full song, and has already made it to top of charts list on Spotify and Apple Music.
Plus, he is now one of the best memes the internet has seen in a long while.
Sometimes youre just chilling in a library then the stomach snaps & decides to do "Da ting goes Skrr pa pa kat kat skid di pa pat & apoom"
— #diaryofnasawali (@nvsvwvli) September 28, 2017
