Medikal
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Samuel Adu Frimpong |
| Also known as | Medikal,MDK,AMG Medikal |
| Born | April 4, 1993 Accra, Ghana |
| Origin | Sowutuom,Accra |
| Genres | Hip hop, Afrobeat |
| Occupation(s) | Rapper Song Writer |
| Years active | 2014 – present |
| Labels | AMG Business. AMG Beyond Kontrol |
| Spouse(s) | |
Samuel Adu Frimpong (born 4 April 1993), popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian hip hop musician.
Early Life & Music Career
He comes from Sowutuom, a town in the suburb or Accra in 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.[1][2][3] Medikal attended his high school at Odorgonno Senior High and is the son of James Frimpong and Portia Lamptey. Samuel adopted the name Medika because he was fascinated with rapping about doctors, surgeons, medical practitioners and hospitals in general. He has made a name for himself in the music industry through hard work and his numerous collaboration with successful artists. Apart from is nominations in 2017, he won the best discovery video in the MTN 4Syte Video Award in 2016
Albums
Awards and nominations
Ghana Music Awards
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Himself | Afro Pop Song Of The Year | Nominated | [7] |
| Hip Hop Song Of The Year | Nominated | |||
| Hip-life/hip Pop Artist Of The Year | Nominated | |||
| Best New Act | Nominated | |||
| Best Rapper of the year | Nominated | |||
| Best Collaboration of the year | Nominated | |||
| Overall Artist of the year | Nominated | |||
| 2019 | Himself | Hip Hop Artist of the year | Won | |
| Best Rapper of the year | Won |
MTN 4Syte Music Video Awards
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Anthem | Best Discovery Video | Won | [8] |
Exclusive Men of the Year Awards (EMY)
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
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| 2017 | Himself | Discovery of The Year Category | Nominated | [9] |
African Muzik Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA)
| Year | Recipient/Nominated work | Award | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Himself | Best Newcomer Category | Nominated | [10] |
Personal Life
Rapper Medikal married his girlfriend Precious Fella Makafui on 7 March 2020.[11]
References
- ^ "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".
- ^ "[MIXTAPE]: Medikal (MDK) Presents "Da Medikation"". Loud Sound Gh. Retrieved 17 February 2018.
- ^ https://www.ghanaweb.com/GhanaHomePage/audio/Medikal-unveils-tracklist-for-Disturbation-551252?channel=D1
- ^ "Medikal Biography / Profile - Beatz Nation".
- ^ "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".
- ^ "Medikal Nominated For EMY Africa Awards 2017". loudsoundgh.
- ^ "Sarkodie, Juls save Ghana at AFRIMMA awards". Ghanaweb.
- ^ "Fella Makafui faints at her traditional wedding". MyJoyOnline.com. 2020-03-07. Retrieved 2020-03-09.
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