Medikal | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Samuel Adu Frimpong |
| Also known as | MDK, MedikalByK, AMG Medikal |
| Born | April 4, 1994 Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Sowutuom, Accra Ghana |
| Genres | Hip hop, Afrobeat |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper, songwriter |
| Years active | 2014 – present |
| Labels | Beyond Kontrol |
Samuel Adu Frimpong (born 4 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]
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.
| Year | Organization | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2021 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Himself | Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the Year | Won | [11] |
| La Hustle rmx ft Joey B and Criss Waddle | Hip-Hop Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Artist of the year | Won | |||
| 3Music Awards | Himself | Artist (MVP) of the Year | Nominated | [12] [13] | |
| La Hustle rmx ft Joey B and Criss Waddle | Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Hiplife/Hip hop Act of the Year | Won | |||
| La Hustle ft Joey B | Hip Hop Song of the Year | Nominated | |||
| La Hustle rmx ft Joey B and Criss Waddle | Best Collaboration of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Rapper of the Year | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Most Streamed Act of the Year | Won | |||
| 4syte Music Video Awards | 'Odo' ft. King Promise | Best Male Video | Nominated | [14] | |
| La Hustle ft Joey B | Best Edited Video | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Most Influential Artist | Won | |||
| La Hustle rmx ft Joey B and Criss Waddle | Big Tune | Nominated | |||
| La Hustle ft Joey B | Most Popular Video | Won | |||
| 'Nonsense' | Best Hip Hop Video | Nominated | |||
| 2020 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Himself | Hiplife/Hiphop Artist of the Year | Won | [15] |
| "Omo Ada" | Hip-life song of the Year | Won | |||
| 2019 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Himself | Hip Hop Artist of the year | Won | [16] |
| Himself | Best Rapper of the year | Won | |||
| 4syte Music Video Awards | "Omo Ada" | Best Special Effect Video | Won | [17] | |
| 2017 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Too Risky | Afro Pop Song Of The Year | Nominated | [18] |
| Confirm feat Sarkodie | Hip Hop Song Of The Year | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Hip-life/Hip Pop Artist Of The Year | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Best New Act | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Best Rapper of the year | Nominated | |||
| Confirm feat Sarkodie | Best Collaboration of the year | Nominated | |||
| Himself | Overall Artist of the year | Nominated | |||
| Exclusive Men of the Year Awards (EMY) | Discovery of The Year Category | Won | |||
| African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) | Best Newcomer Category | Won | |||
| 2016 | MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards | Anthem | Best Discovery Video | Won | [19] |
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]
Rapper Medikal married entrepreneur and movie star Fella Makafui in 2020. The couple announced their divorce in May 2024. [22] [23]
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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