Also known as: Rapper Medikal
Medikal — Ghanaian rapper who won Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for "Shoulder" featuring Shatta Wale.
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Joy Online
… Younger Generation Medikal Kweku Smoke Strongman Lyrical Joe The younger generation presents a different dimension of Ghanaian rap. …
Sarkodie, Omar Sterling, Medikal, others named in Lawyer Bobby Banson’s Greatest Ghanaian Rappers listDaily Guide
… In 2018, she released her debut album “Queen Solomon” which featured Medikal, Shatta Wale, Kofi Kinaata and Kelvyn Boy. …
Sista Afia Calls Out Colleagues Over Failed CollaborationsDaily Guide
Medikal Rapper Medikal has says he prefers being rich than famous without money. …
I’d Rather Be Rich Than Famous & Broke – MedikalDaily Guide
Medikal Drama is boiling in Ghana’s music scene. As fans of Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke clash fiercely on social media over whose latest project reigns supreme, rapper Medikal has stirred the pot with a cryptic, jaw-dropping post. …
Medikal’s Post Sparks Frenzy Amid Black Sherif, Kweku Smoke Fan WarDaily Guide
… Most Popular Song of the Year: Diana Hamilton – ‘Aha Ye’ competes against Shatta Wale – ‘Street Crown’ and ‘Shoulder’ featuring Medikal, and Kojo Blak – ‘Excellent Remix’ and ‘Gymnastic’ featuring KiDi. …
Diana Hamilton, Shatta Wale, Stonebwoy Lead Taabea GMA-UK NominationsJoy Online
… Medikal and Strongman demonstrated how quickly a lyrical exchange could hijack national conversation. …
Music Beef: When rivalry sells, fans fight, and the industry paysJoy Online
… The EP features Ghanaian artistes Medikal, J Derobie, and Jupitar, alongside Jamaican dancehall musician Shane O and Trinidad and Tobago artiste Zebee. …
Dosted Gennah strengthens independent run with new EP ‘Out of the Broken City’Daily Guide
… Kweku Addo’s live stream is one of Ghana’s biggest platforms, featuring prominent personalities including Rapper Medikal, Kuami Eugene, and Efia Odo, among other international guests. …
Shuala Joins Kweku Addo Stream, After Adjetey’s ExitDaily Guide
… This year’s lineup features some of the country’s biggest names including Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Shatta Wale, King Paluta, Kofi Kinaata, Medikal, Wendy Shay, Sarkodie, Joe Mettle, Diana Hamilton, Kuami Eugene, Fameye, Kweku Smoke, and Kwabena Kwabena, alongside a new generation …
Nana Adjoa Lovia To Host GMA Europe Red CarpetJoy Online
… Although he later collaborated with rapper Medikal on the song Chiobody and other well-known artistes, he realised that entrepreneurship, not music, was the path he wanted to follow. …
Music never made me any money – Konnected Minds Podcast founderGhanaian lawyer and lecturer Bobby Banson has compiled a list of Ghanaian rappers distinguished in the music industry, using criteria including consistency, commercial success, investment in young craft, lyrical dexterity, industry relevance, and generational distinction.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian lawyer and lecturer Bobby Banson has compiled a list of Ghanaian rappers distinguished in the music industry, using criteria including consistency, commercial success, investment in young craft, lyrical dexterity, industry relevance, and generational distinction.
28 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian songstress Sista Afia has expressed frustration on X over colleagues declining to collaborate with her on upcoming projects, saying they are "suddenly busy giving me reasons why they 'don't want to do it.'" The post has sparked conversations among fans questioning unity in Ghana's music industry.
22 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rapper Medikal stated on X that he would rather be rich than famous without money, arguing that popularity means little when accompanied by financial struggles. His post generated social media reactions, with some users agreeing that financial security is more important than public recognition.
18 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Rapper Medikal posted cryptically on X about artists' fortunes shifting, amid fan wars between Black Sherif and Kweku Smoke over whose latest release dominates Ghana's charts. The post comes as Kweku Smoke's "Bombele" topped Apple Music Ghana with Black Sherif's release at No. 2, and follows Medikal's loss to Black Sherif at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.
15 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Diana Hamilton has secured nine nominations at the 9th Taabea Ghana Music Awards UK, jointly second-most after Stonebwoy's ten, and will compete against Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy for Artiste of the Year among other major categories.
11 September 2026 · Daily Guide →
Competition and "beef" between Ghanaian artistes have long been part of the music industry, sharpening creativity and providing media attention, though tensions can escalate when artistic rivalry becomes personal conflict involving lawyers and divided fan bases. The ongoing rivalry between Shatta Wale and Stonebwoy exemplifies how such contests reflect both the brilliance and absurdity of Ghana's entertainment ecosystem.
8 September 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian independent musician Dosted Gennah has released his third EP, Out of the Broken City, a six-track project blending dancehall, reggae, and afrobeats with features from Ghanaian artistes Medikal, J Derobie, and Jupitar, and international collaborators Shane O from Jamaica and Zebee from Trinidad and Tobago.
13 August 2026 · Joy Online →
Obeng Francis, known as Shuala, has joined the Kweku Addo streaming platform following the departure of longtime partner Adjetey. The split followed a fallout over Adjetey's refusal to participate in a Medikal music video, with Shuala now appearing alongside the crew in matching outfits.
12 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Ghanaian actress and producer Nana Adjoa Lovia has been named official red carpet host for the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe, scheduled for September 12, 2026, in Düsseldorf, Germany, with a "Classic" dress code.
4 August 2026 · Daily Guide →
Derrick Abaitey, founder of Konnected Minds, transitioned from a music career to entrepreneurship. He collaborated with Bisa Kdei on the 2013 song "Yebeko," which gained momentum in Ghana while he was in the UK, and performed with acts including P-Square, D'banj, and Samini.
1 August 2026 · Joy Online →
IndomieFest, Ghana's recurring kids and family event, held its 2nd edition in Takoradi on July 18th, drawing families for interactive activities, character experiences, and performances including appearances by musicians.
27 July 2026 · Joy Online →
Media personality Afia Schwarzenegger has questioned why Israel Kwadwo Safo (Akofena) remains free following his alleged involvement in a shooting incident involving his sister, former MP Sarah Adwoa Safo, and has called for his re-arrest and stricter criminal charges.
8 July 2026 · Daily Guide →
WatsUp TV is expanding its WatsUp On Campus tertiary activation project to visit 15 universities and tertiary institutions across Ghana and beyond in 2026, following successful editions at UPSA and RMU that featured top Ghanaian music artists. The initiative aims to create a Pan-African youth platform celebrating talent, culture, and student engagement.
5 June 2026 · Joy Online →
WatsUp On Campus 2026 took place at Regional Maritime University Parade Grounds, featuring performances from Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, DJ Raya, and other artists for the RMU SRC Week Artistes' Night.
2 June 2026 · The Chronicle →
The 2026 edition of WatsUp On Campus took place at Regional Maritime University's Parade Grounds as part of the RMU SRC Week Artistes' Night, featuring performances from Medikal, Kelvyn Boy, DJ Raya, and other artists to hundreds of students and music lovers.
1 June 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian rapper Medikal stated on X that he ranks among the world's greatest rappers, alongside Lil Wayne and Drake. The post generated mixed reactions from followers, with critics questioning his ranking and citing other rappers as superior.
18 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, held at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre, delivered glamour, music, fashion and performances. The red carpet theme "A Touch of Glitter" saw attendees in sequins, velvet, feathers, metallic suits and reflective outfits that prompted widespread social media commentary.
14 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Ghanaian afro-fusion duo Lali x Lola won the Telecel Music for Good Award at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for their #CroxItOut campaign, which raises breast cancer awareness in schools across Ghana through music and mentorship. The award includes a cash prize to support the winning artist's social impact initiative.
13 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Telecel celebrated its 15-year tenure as headline sponsor of the Ghana Music Awards at the 27th edition, where Black Sherif won Artiste of the Year, Medikal's "Shoulder" won Most Popular Song, and Daddy Lumba received a lifetime achievement honour. The partnership, which began under Vodafone in 2011 and continued through Telecel's 2024 rebrand, has expanded TGMA into regional concerts, schools initiatives, and contributed to Ghana's creative arts sector growth.
11 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Reigning Artiste of the Year Black Sherif has dedicated his Album of the Year prize at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards to supporting fast-rising rap artistes Arathejay and Gonaboy, donating the GH¢100,000 cash award to Arathejay and giving the album listening session package to Gonaboy.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, also winning Album of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Hip-Hop Song of the Year, and Best Afropop Song. The award recognised his strong run over the past year, driven largely by the success of his album Iron Boy, marking his second Artist of the Year title at the TGMAs after winning in 2023.
11 May 2026 · Daily Guide →
Medikal's hit single 'Shoulder', featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, was crowned Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, winning over competitors including Sarkodie, Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, and Kwesi Amewuga.
11 May 2026 · The Chronicle →
Black Sherif was crowned Artiste of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on 9 May 2026, marking his second time winning the industry's highest honour. The 24-year-old won five awards total, including Album/EP of the Year for Iron Boy, and outpaced competitors including Medikal, Stonebwoy, and Sarkodie.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Black Sherif has won Album/EP of the Year at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards for his album Iron Boy, released in April 2025. The award recognized the project's cohesion, production quality, and artistic depth in a competitive field of heavyweight contenders.
10 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Medikal's "Shoulder," featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, won Best Hiplife Song at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards on May 9, beating out entries from Ko-jo Cue, Kojo Blak, Sarkodie, and Kwesi Amewuga.
9 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Musician Kuami Eugene says artistes in Ghana can earn as much as $100,000 monthly from music if they strategically diversify income sources through naming rights, performances, endorsements, streaming, and other opportunities within the entertainment ecosystem.
7 May 2026 · Joy Online →
Hiplife pioneer Reggie Rockstone has endorsed Wendy Shay's bid for the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards' Artiste of the Year award, saying it would be "a beautiful story" if she won, though he acknowledged other nominees like Medikal are also deserving.
3 May 2026 · Joy Online →
The 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards, regarded as Ghana's most prestigious music honour, faces logistical challenges this year after being moved from its traditional Grand Arena home due to AICC premises issues, resulting in the smallest venue the event has used in years and prompting late-stage public concerns from organisers.
29 April 2026 · Joy Online →
Sam Creatives is establishing itself as a styling brand that works with musicians including Samini, Medikal, and Shatta Wale, as well as business leaders, focusing on refined styling rooted in African identity and modern fashion.
28 April 2026 · Joy Online →