TGMA 2026: First Video of Medikal After Black Sherif Pipped Him to Artiste Of The Year Emerges
- Rapper Medikal has been spotted in his first video after losing the 2026 TGMA Artiste Of The Year to Black Sherif
- The video captured by YEN.com.gh showed Medikal leaving the event in high spirits as he held one of his team members
- Despite losing the main award, he won four categories, including Most Popular Song with his Shoulder song
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Ghanaian rapper, Medikal, known in private life as Samuel Adu Frimpong, has been spotted in his first video after losing the 2026 TGMA Artiste Of The Year (AOTY) to Black Sherif.
Source: Instagram
The TGMA took place on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Grand Arena of the Accra International Conference Centre (AICC).
Despite the initial uncertainty about the venue and the public anxiety over the event's location, it was a successful event.
Medikal, who had put up a spirited campaign and was highly tipped to win the ultimate, Artiste Of The Year, did not have his dream come through.
Medikal leaves TGMA venue after losing AOTY
In the video, Medikal was seen leaving the Accra International Conference Centre's Grand Arena with his team members.
Medikal had been highly tipped to win the coveted AOTY, which would have been his first win in the category.
Even though he won four awards on the day, including the Most Popular Song Of The year with his Shoulder, featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, he fell short of the ultimate.
Black Sherif pipped him to win his second AOTY, becoming only the fourth artiste and the youngest ever to win the TGMA's ultimate prize twice.
Source: Instagram
Moments after Black Sherif received his award, the Shoulder hitmaker and his team were seen filing out of the auditorium.
He held one of his team members by the shoulder and was seen making gestures with his right hand as they walked.
From all indications, he did not look heartbroken by his inability to win and was in high spirits.
Watch the Facebook video below:
Reactions to video of Medikal leaving TGMA venue
The video of Medikal leaving the Grand Arena after Black Sherif's win triggered mixed reactions online. While many wished him good luck, others encouraged him to work hard towards the subsequent editions. Some also insinuated that things do not always end as they seem in such award schemes.
YEN.com.gh compiled some of the reactions below.
Khin Beijin whished him luck:
"Better luck next year, BYK."
Rich Zito sounded suspicious:
"TGMA e go do like movie sorry erh Medikal."
mcatopa_gh urged him to work hard:
🔥More hard work."
Fella Makafui dances to Medikal's TGMA performance
Earlier, YEN.com.gh reported that Medikal's ex-wife, Fella Makafui, had impressed fans with her joyful dance during the rapper's performance at TGMA 2026.
In a viral video, the YOLO actress jammed as her ex-husband performed his big hits Omo Ada and Shoulder.
Many followers of Fella fell in love with her, describing her behaviour as a show of maturity despite their divorce.
Source: YEN.com.gh
