Award-winning Ghanaian rapper Medikal has thrown down the gauntlet in the race for the 2025 Artiste of the Year title at the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, confidently declaring himself the rightful winner during a high-energy live performance on Saturday night.
Pausing mid-set in front of an ecstatic crowd in Kumawu, Medikal addressed the recent TGMA nominations head-on, asserting his dominance over the past year.
“You know they released the nominations for the TGMA and the Artiste of the Year category,” he told fans. “You know Medikal has been working extremely harder than everyone every year. Let’s tell the organizers that this year, no libilibi, no labala.”
The line — a playful yet firm dismissal of any competition — drew massive cheers and chants from the audience, who echoed his confidence and rallied behind their favourite.
Medikal emerged as one of the most nominated artists in this year’s edition, securing a remarkable eight nominations across major categories — a testament to what fans and industry observers have called one of the most consistent and impactful years of his career.
His nominations include:
- Music Video of the Year
- Rap Performance of the Year
- Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste of the Year
- Most Popular Song of the Year
- Collaboration of the Year
- Album/EP of the Year
- Hiplife Song of the Year
- Artiste of the Year
The Telecel Ghana Music Awards, organized by Charterhouse Productions and powered by Telecel Ghana, remain the country’s premier platform for celebrating excellence in music. Medikal’s strong showing across diverse categories highlights his versatility, prolific output, nationwide performances, and deep connection with fans throughout 2025.
Supporters argue that his relentless work ethic, string of hit releases, sold-out shows, and ability to stay relevant in a highly competitive scene make an undeniable case for him to claim the night’s biggest prize.
With the nominations now public and the awards ceremony fast approaching, Medikal’s bold declaration has injected fresh excitement and rivalry into what is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated TGMA editions in recent memory.
As the countdown continues, all eyes will be on whether Medikal can convert his nominations — and fan momentum — into a historic Artiste of the Year win.
