Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Samuel Adu Frimpong, popularly known as Medikal, has broken his silence following widespread criticism over an on-stage incident involving a female University of Ghana student during a live performance on Saturday, June 14, 2025.
The incident, which occurred during the Evandy-Bani Hall Week celebration, was captured in a viral video showing the “La Hustle” hitmaker interacting closely with the student.
The footage sparked public outrage, with many social media users accusing the rapper of alleged harassment and demanding accountability.
In response to the backlash, Medikal took to social media to address the controversy in a video message.
He firmly denied any misconduct and clarified that the student was a fan he had never met before.
According to him, he invited her on stage for a brief dance as part of the performance.
“I invited one of my fans on stage and wanted to dance with her, but I found out she had a boyfriend, so I had to respect that and let her go,” Medikal explained.
He also addressed the specific moment that drew concern from the public — a hug during which his hand appeared to make contact with the student’s backside. The rapper insisted it was an accident and not intentional.
“When I called her to come on stage, I wasn’t even looking, and my hand fell somewhere unintentionally when I was hugging her. A lot of people are reading different meanings into it,” he said.
Medikal cautioned the public against framing the incident as harassment, emphasising his respect for all individuals, especially women. He called for understanding, stating that there was no malicious intent behind his actions.
The clarification comes after viewers of the viral video noted that the student looked visibly uncomfortable, at one point covering her mouth with her hands — a reaction that intensified concern online.
As the conversation around artist-audience boundaries continues to grow in Ghana’s entertainment space, Medikal’s response has stirred mixed reactions, with some accepting his explanation and others calling for more sensitivity during public performances.
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