Medikal has made a bold case for why he deserves to be crowned Artiste of the Year at the upcoming Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA), citing his impact and achievements over the past year.
Speaking in an interview with Hitz FM on Wednesday, April 22, the rapper emphasised that his consistency, influence, and independence set him apart.
Reflecting on his journey, Medikal acknowledged past challenges but insisted they shaped his current mindset.
“Sometimes you need to fail to win. That failure shouldn’t break you as a human being. It never broke me, and I’m still here,” he said.
He also highlighted his role in supporting emerging artistes, explaining that he often goes beyond the norm to uplift others in the industry.
“If you’re a young, upcoming artiste and you send me a song and want a verse and I do it for free for you, I’ve put you on,” he stated, adding, “I don’t take less than GH¢100K for a verse, so if I do it for free, that’s real support.”
Medikal pointed to his independence as a major achievement, stressing that he has built his brand and executed major projects without a record label’s backing.
He cited his self-funded concert at the Accra Sports Stadium as a defining moment.
“I’m an independent artiste, no label. One man,” he said. “Putting about GH¢3 million into a concert and having a sold-out show with people coming from across Ghana, Togo, and Nigeria—that’s not small.”
The rapper added that his body of work over the past year strengthens his claim to the top award. “After putting in so much work, dropping songs and an album, and doing a show single-handedly, that’s why this time I’m loud about it,” he explained.
Medikal remains confident that his contributions to the industry and his achievements over the past year make him a deserving contender for the Artiste of the Year title at the TGMA.
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