2026 TGMAs: ‘I don't have any threat in the AOTY category’ - Medikal

As conversations intensify over who will win the coveted Artiste of the Year title at the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, rapper Medikal has asserted that none of the other nominees poses a threat to his chances.

Speaking in an interview on Hitz FM on April 22, 2026, the rapper said it would be well-deserved and widely accepted if he is crowned Artiste of the Year at the 27th edition of the awards ceremony scheduled for May 9, 2026.

According to him, beyond his personal achievements during the year under review, he has also played a huge role in supporting young talents such as Essuman and Lalid, whom he believes are gradually becoming household names within the music industry, due in part to his influence.

“I don’t have any threats in that category. I think it will be very fair, very well-deserved if they give it to Medikal. Ghana will be happy, and I know what I’m saying because, you see, I’m not selfish. I like to put people on. This year, we are mentioning Lalid, Essuman. I’m not saying I did everything, but my influence made an impact,” he said.

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Medikal and Black Sherif, widely regarded as front-runners for the top prize, are tied with eight nominations each at the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards.

Medikal’s nominations include Artiste of the Year, Best Hiplife Song for “Shoulder,” Best Hip-pop Song, Best Rap Performance, Best Hiplife/Hip-hop Artiste, Best Music Video for “Welcome to Africa,” Album/EP of the Year for “Disturbation 2,” as well as a collaboration category nomination.

The rapper has confidently declared himself the most deserving winner, maintaining that he has outperformed every other artiste on the nomination list.

I don't have any threat in the AOTY category. - @Medikalbyk #DaybreakHitz pic.twitter.com/Vh6oEZFsXX

— Hitz 103.9 FM (@Hitz1039FM) April 22, 2026