Ghanaian rapper Medikal has praised fellow musician Black Sherif for winning the Artist of the Year award at the Telecel Ghana music awards, describing the recognition as well deserved.

Speaking on Onua Showtime on Sunday, Medikal explained that Black Sherif’s music reflects struggle, hard work and street life, which many people can relate to.

According to him, Black Sherif, popularly known as “Blacko,” earned the award because his songs connect strongly with the public.

“Obviously, if you listen to Blacko’s songs from day one, you will see that the content and lyrics are all about struggle and making it in life,” he stated.

He noted that Black Sherif’s journey from the streets to success makes his achievement inspiring to many young people.

Medikal added that he would have been happy if he had won the award himself, but he was equally happy for Black Sherif because he deserved it.

The rapper explained that his reaction during the awards event, where he nodded and applauded after the announcement, was a genuine show of support for his colleague.

He stressed that popular street songs often influence major award decisions, especially when people from different backgrounds sing and embrace the music.

According to him, Black Sherif’s hit songs became widely accepted by children, adults and even people at social gatherings and funerals, showing the level of influence he has gained.

“The street controls the song,” Medikal remarked, adding that an artiste who dominates the streets has a strong chance of winning major awards.

He further noted that he was not surprised by Black Sherif’s victory because every category Medikal himself was nominated in was highly competitive.

By: Jacob Aggrey

The red carpet of the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards (AMVCA) was lit up with a mind-blowing exhibition of creativity this Saturday in Nigeria, as Ghana’s Nana Akua Addo stunned everyone with her jaw-dropping fashion choices.

The AMVCA is an annual, prestigious awards ceremony presented by MultiChoice. It recognises outstanding achievements in African television, film, and digital content creation across the continent.

The Ghanaian actress and global fashion icon has, over the years, taken centre stage of the AMVCA red carpet each year. 

She consistently pushes the boundaries of avant-garde style, making her one of the most anticipated stars of the night.

The Talk of the Red Carpet This year, her main outfit silver architectural dress, inspired by Cologne Cathedral in Germany became the absolute talk of the red carpet. 

The breathtaking, structured silver gown featured intricate, three-dimensional details mimicking towering gothic spires and pointed arches. 

The structural design transformed the style icon into a walking piece of art, requiring assistance from her team to navigate the venue smoothly.

The masterpiece was brought to life by Nigerian designer, Mohammed Abbas (Abasswoman), who revealed that the complex design process began back in November.

A Night of multiple looks true to her reputation as a fashion chameleon, the cathedral gown was not Nana Akua Addo’s only statement of the evening.

 She further disrupted the event by debuting two other high-concept structural ensembles.

 Attendees and digital audiences were treated to a visual feast as she also appeared in, The Spiral Outfit, a futuristic, swirling conceptual piece that captivated onlookers.

Also, she was seen in the Living Stone Outfit, a heavily textured, sculptural dress that blended natural geometry with high fashion.

Nana Akua Addo’s triple-threat appearance solidified Ghana’s dominant style presence on the pan-African stage, proving once again that she does not just attend the red carpet, she defines it.

By Edem Mensah-Tsotorme