Medikal Wins 4 TGMA Awards With “Shoulder” as Fans Debate Artist of the Year Snub

Medikal’s “Shoulder” Dominates TGMA as Fans Debate Artist of the Year Loss

The recently concluded Telecel Ghana Music Awards has sparked massive conversations across Ghana’s entertainment industry after Ghanaian rapper Medikal walked away with four major awards thanks to the overwhelming success of his hit collaboration “Shoulder” featuring Shatta Wale.

The song, which became one of the biggest street anthems of the year, dominated music platforms, clubs, TikTok trends, and public events nationwide. Fans have since praised the powerful chemistry between Medikal and Shatta Wale, describing the collaboration as one of the strongest records to emerge from Ghana’s music scene in recent years.

Following Medikal’s impressive wins at the awards ceremony, many music lovers on social media began highlighting the influence Shatta Wale brought to the song. According to fans, the dancehall icon’s energy, loyal fanbase, and street appeal significantly contributed to the nationwide popularity of “Shoulder.”

Across platforms like X, Facebook, and TikTok, entertainment discussions continue to grow, with supporters arguing that the collaboration pushed the song beyond normal commercial success into a full movement anthem embraced by the streets and youth culture.

Despite securing four awards on the night, discussions quickly shifted after Medikal failed to win the highly anticipated Artist of the Year category. The outcome disappointed many supporters who believed the rapper had enjoyed one of the most dominant years in Ghanaian music.

Fans pointed to Medikal’s consistency, hit releases, collaborations, performances, and cultural influence throughout the year as reasons why he deserved the ultimate award. The debate has since become one of the hottest entertainment topics online, with opinions divided among music followers and industry observers.

Meanwhile, supporters of both Medikal and Shatta Wale continue celebrating the success of “Shoulder,” with many calling it a defining collaboration that showcased the strength of unity in Ghana’s music industry.

As conversations around the awards continue, one thing remains clear — “Shoulder” has cemented itself as one of the standout Ghanaian songs of the year, while Medikal’s achievements at the TGMA prove his growing dominance in the music industry.

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