Medikal claims ‘Shoulder’ rescued Ghana’s music scene this year

Ghanaian rapper Medikal has sparked debate after claiming that his latest hit is keeping the country’s music scene alive.

The rapper stated that his track “Shoulder”, featuring Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM, is the song that has revived Ghana’s music industry in 2025.

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In a post on X dated 10 August 2025, Medikal wrote:

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He further asserted that his ability to consistently release hit songs while delivering hard-hitting rap for the streets is a rare talent that should not be underestimated.

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he wrote in another post,

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However, his remarks have drawn mixed reactions from music fans. While some acknowledged the song’s popularity, many disagreed with his claim that it had “saved” the industry.

“Well, Shoulder has played its part but claiming it has saved Ghanaian music this year is a stretch,” one user commented.

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Others pointed to streaming charts, noting that most top spots in 2025 have been dominated by Black Sherif’s “Iron Boy” project. Some also argued that Medikal was overlooking other major hits, such as Moliy’s “Shake It to the Max”, which has been making waves internationally.