Ghanaian rapper Medikal has won the Collaboration of the Year award at the 2026 Ghana Music Awards Europe (GMAEU) in Germany for his hit song "Shoulder". The award was presented at the ceremony held in Düsseldorf, Germany, on September 12, 2026. Medikal collaborated with Shatta Wale and Beeztrap KOTM on the song. This award further highlights the impact of "Shoulder", which has already enjoyed major success in Ghana.
The song "Shoulder" has been a major success story for Medikal, winning several awards in Ghana. At the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, "Shoulder" won Collaboration of the Year, Most Popular Song of the Year, and Best Hiplife Song. Medikal also took home the Best Hiplife/Hip-Hop Artiste award. With his latest GMAEU victory, Medikal's 2026 award tally has now reached six.
Medikal's career has been on the rise since his breakthrough period, during which he became closely associated with the AMG movement. Songs like "Omo Ada" helped establish him as one of the prominent voices in Ghanaian hip-hop and hiplife. His career has produced several projects, including Disturbation, The Plug EP, Island, The Truth, and Planning and Plotting.
The success of "Shoulder" is one of the defining chapters of Medikal's 2025-2026 run. The song brings together three different generations and styles within Ghana's rap and popular music space. The song's continued recognition across award platforms has strengthened its place among Medikal's notable works.
The latest GMAEU award adds another international chapter to Medikal's career, which has evolved from underground rap beginnings into one of Ghana's most recognisable hip-hop and hiplife careers. Medikal's growth as an artist has been marked by his ability to collaborate with other notable artists and produce hit songs.
Medikal's win at the GMAEU is a testament to the impact of his music on the Ghanaian music community in Europe. The Ghana Music Awards Europe is a prestigious award ceremony that recognises the achievements of Ghanaian musicians in Europe. Medikal's win is a significant achievement for him and his team.
With this latest award, Medikal continues to solidify his position as one of Ghana's most successful hip-hop and hiplife artists. His music has resonated with fans both locally and internationally, and he continues to produce music that is recognised and celebrated globally.
Key points
- Medikal wins Collaboration of the Year at Ghana Music Awards Europe 2026 for "Shoulder".
- "Shoulder" has won several awards in Ghana, including Collaboration of the Year and Most Popular Song of the Year.
- Medikal's 2026 award tally has now reached six with his latest GMAEU victory.
