An evening charged with electrifying stagecraft and landmark achievements reached its climax on Saturday, May 9, when Medikal earned the Best Hiplife Song accolade at the 27th edition of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards with the chart commanding anthem, “Shoulder.”
The celebrated record, which united the sharp lyrical delivery of Medikal alongside the commanding influence of Shatta Wale and the rising momentum of Beeztrap KOTM, emerged as the standout audience favourite and further strengthened its reputation as one of the most dominant hiplife releases of the 2026 and 2027 music season.
The Best Hiplife Song category stood among the fiercest contests of the ceremony, assembling an elite collection of celebrated Ghanaian rap and highlife talents. Despite the intense competition, “Shoulder” distinguished itself from an impressive lineup that included “Tontonte” by Ko-jo Cue featuring AratheJay and Ofori Amponsah, “Next Door” by Kojo Blak alongside Sarkodie, “Messiah” by Sarkodie featuring Kweku Flick, as well as “Badness” by Kwesi Amewuga.
The announcement triggered an overwhelming reaction inside the Grand Arena as supporters and industry figures applauded both the achievement of Medikal and the continued cultural influence of hiplife music within Ghana’s evolving entertainment landscape.
