Medikal

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Medikal
Birth nameSamuel Adu Frimpong
Also known asMDK, MedikalByK, Medikal
BornApril 5, 1994
Accra, Ghana
Origin Sowutuom, Accra Ghana
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Occupations
Years active2014–present
LabelsBeyond Kontrol

Samuel Adu Frimpong (born 5 April 1994), popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip hop musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of Accra. [1] [2]

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Early life and music career

He comes from Sowutuom, a suburb in Accra, Ghana. Medikal and Sarkodie had the highest nominations for the 2017 edition of the Ghana Music Awards. In 2018, he was on the Tim Westwood Show. [3] [4] [5] Medikal had his high school education at Odorgonno Senior High. He is the son of James Frimpong and Portia Lamptey. Samuel adopted the name Medikal because he was fascinated with rapping about doctors, surgeons, medical practitioners and hospitals in general. Before he became a musician, he worked as a professional footballer for Ghana Premier League team Sekondi Hasaacas. He has made a name for himself in the music industry through hard work and numerous collaboration with successful artists. Apart from his nominations in 2017, he won the best discovery video in the MTN 4Syte Video Award in 2016. [6] Medikal is known for his fast-paced rap style and witty wordplay in music, and he often incorporates Pidgin English and Ghanaian slang in his music.[ citation needed ]

Albums and EPs

Awards and nominations

YearOrganizationRecipient/Nominated workAwardResultRef
2021Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsHimselfHiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the YearWon [11]
La Hustle rmx ft Joey B and Criss WaddleHip-Hop Song of the YearNominated
HimselfArtist of the yearWon
3Music Awards HimselfArtist (MVP) of the YearNominated [12] [13]
La Hustle rmx ft Joey B and Criss WaddleSong of the YearNominated
HimselfHiplife/Hip hop Act of the YearWon
La Hustle ft Joey BHip Hop Song of the YearNominated
La Hustle rmx ft Joey B and Criss WaddleBest Collaboration of the YearNominated
HimselfRapper of the YearNominated
HimselfMost Streamed Act of the YearWon
4syte Music Video Awards 'Odo' ft. King PromiseBest Male VideoNominated [14]
La Hustle ft Joey BBest Edited VideoNominated
HimselfMost Influential ArtistWon
La Hustle rmx ft Joey B and Criss WaddleBig TuneNominated
La Hustle ft Joey BMost Popular VideoWon
'Nonsense'Best Hip Hop VideoNominated
2020 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards HimselfHiplife/Hiphop Artist of the YearWon [15]
"Omo Ada"Hip-life song of the YearWon
2019Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsHimselfHip Hop Artist of the yearWon [16]
HimselfBest Rapper of the yearWon
4syte Music Video Awards"Omo Ada"Best Special Effect VideoWon [17]
2017Vodafone Ghana Music AwardsToo RiskyAfro Pop Song Of The YearNominated [18]
Confirm feat SarkodieHip Hop Song Of The YearNominated
HimselfHip-life/Hip Pop Artist Of The YearNominated
HimselfBest New ActNominated
HimselfBest Rapper of the yearNominated
Confirm feat SarkodieBest Collaboration of the yearNominated
HimselfOverall Artist of the yearNominated
Exclusive Men of the Year Awards (EMY)Discovery of The Year CategoryWon
African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA)Best Newcomer CategoryWon
2016MTN 4Syte Music Video AwardsAnthemBest Discovery VideoWon [19]

3Music Awards

In March 2021, he won the Hiplife/Hiphop Act of the Year in the 3Music Awards. [20]

In June 2021, he won the Hiplife/Hiphop Artist of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards22. [21]

Personal life

Rapper Medikal married entrepreneur and movie star Fella Makafui in 2020. The couple announced their divorce in May 2024. [22] [23]

Controversy

In October 2021, he was arrested for brandishing a gun on social media. [24] He was later charged for unlawful display of arms and ammunition and he pleaded not guilty. He was then remanded to prison custody for 5 days by an Accra Circuit court. [25] [26] At the hearing on Tuesday, October 26, after five days on remand, he was granted bail to the tune of GH¢100,000 with one surety. [27] [28] [29]

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