Samuel Adu Frimpong (born 5 April 1994), popularly known as Medikal, is a Ghanaian

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musician born to Portia Lamptey and James Frimpong in Sowutuom, a suburb of

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Early life and music career

He comes from Sowutuom, a suburb 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. 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,

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and hospitals in general. Before he became a musician, he worked as a professional footballer for

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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. Medikal is known for his fast-paced rap style and witty wordplay in music, and he often incorporates

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and Ghanaian slang in his music.

Albums and EPs

*''Medikation'' (2013) * ''Disturbation'' (2017) *''The Plug EP''(2019) *''Island'' (2020) *''The Truth'' (2020) *''Planning and Plotting'' (202
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Awards and nominations

3Music Awards

In March 2021, he won the Hiplife/Hiphop Act of the Year in the 3Music Awards. In June 2021, he won the Hiplife/Hip hop music, Hiphop Artist of the Year at the Vodafone Ghana Music Awards22.

Personal life

Rapper Medikal married entrepreneur and movie star Fella Makafui in 2020. The couple announced their divorce in May 2024.

Controversy

In October 2021, he was arrested for brandishing a gun on

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. 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. At the hearing on

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, October 26, after five days on remand, he was granted bail to the tune of GH¢100,000 with one surety.

Discography

Singles

* ABONIKI FLOW (2025) * KALA * gRand theft auto GH * NYASH * LIQUOR * HEAT * Ei

References

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