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Medikal | |
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| 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]
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.[2][3][4] 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.[5] Medikal is known for his fast-paced rap style and witty wordplay in music, and he often incorporates Pidgin English and Ghanaian slangs in his music.[1]
Albums and EPs
- Medikation (2013)[6]
- Disturbation (2017)[7]
- The Plug EP(2019)[8]
- Island (2020)[6]
- The Truth (2020)[9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Organization | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Himself | Hiplife/Hip Hop Artist of the Year | Won | [10] |
| 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 | [11][12] | |
| 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 | [13] | |
| 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 | [14] |
| "Omo Ada" | Hip-life song of the Year | Won | |||
| 2019 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Himself | Hip Hop Artist of the year | Won | [15] |
| Himself | Best Rapper of the year | Won | |||
| 4syte Music Video Awards | "Omo Ada" | Best Special Effect Video | Won | [16] | |
| 2017 | Vodafone Ghana Music Awards | Too Risky | Afro Pop Song Of The Year | Nominated | [17] |
| 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 | [18] |
3Music Awards
In March 2021, he won the Hiplife/Hiphop Act of the Year in the 3Music Awards.[19]
In June 2021, he won the Hiplife/Hiphop Artist of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards22 [20]
Personal life
Rapper Medikal is married to entrepreneur and movie star Fella Makafui with one child.[21][22]
Controversy
In October 2021, he was arrested for brandishing a gun on social media.[23] 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.[24][25] 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.[26][27][28]
References
- ^ name="Medikal">"Medikal". GhanaWeb. Retrieved 2020-11-23.
- ^ "Sarkodie – Highest". Vibehubs.com. 2017-09-08. Retrieved 2018-02-21.
- ^ "SEE FULL LIST OF NOMINEES – 2017 Vodafone Ghana Music Awards". 27 February 2017.
- ^ "The rise of AMG's Medikal". 12 November 2016.
- ^ "See complete list of winners". Pulse Ghana. 2016-12-31. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ a b "[MIXTAPE]: Medikal (MDK) Presents "Da Medikation"". Loud Sound Gh. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ "Medikal unveils tracklist for 'Disturbation'". 22 June 2017.
- ^ "Medikal Biography / Profile - Beatz Nation". 19 July 2019.
- ^ The Truth by Medikal, retrieved 2021-07-05
- ^ "VGMA22: See the list of nominees - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2021-06-25.
- ^ "3Music Awards 2021: All the winners". Music In Africa. 2021-03-29. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "3Music Awards 2021: Full list of winners - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "Kuami Eugene, Adina, King Promise, others crowned winners at 2021 4Syte Music Video Awards - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "Kuami Eugene wins VGMA Artiste of the Year 2020". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-08-30. Retrieved 2020-08-30.
- ^ "2019 VGMAs: Full list of winners". GhanaWeb. 2019-05-19. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "List of winners - MTN 4Syte TV Music Video Awards 2019". Ghana Music. 2019-11-16. Retrieved 2021-06-27.
- ^ "VGMA 2017: Medikal, Eugy, Ebony, Fancy Gadam Make Best New Act List". EOnlineGH.Com. Retrieved 2019-06-23.
- ^ "Full list of winners - MTN 4stye music video awards 2016". 2 January 2017.
- ^ "3Music Awards 2021: Full list of winners - MyJoyOnline.com". Myjoyonline. Retrieved 2021-03-29.
- ^ "VGMA 22: Full list of winners". GhanaWeb. 2021-06-27. Retrieved 2021-06-28.
- ^ "Fella Makafui faints at her traditional wedding". MyJoyOnline. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
- ^ "Fella Makafui gives birth to a baby girl". GhanaWeb. 2020-08-08. Retrieved 2021-02-27.
- ^ "Medikal arrested for brandishing gun on social media". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-10-21. Retrieved 2021-10-23.
- ^ "Medikal remanded to prison custody for 5 days". Citinewsroom - Comprehensive News in Ghana. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ "Rapper Medikal go stay Ghana prison custody for days". BBC News Pidgin. 2021-10-22. Retrieved 2021-10-24.
- ^ "Medikal granted GH¢100,000 bail after 5-day remand".
- ^ "Shatta Wale, Medikal granted Ghc100k bail each".
- ^ "Medikal granted bail".
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