The tension between rapper Medikal and YouTuber Kwadwo Sheldon reached a boiling point today, Sunday, March 22, 2026, following a viral video where Sheldon argued that Medikal’s "Disturbation 2" album should be removed from the 2026 Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) nominations.
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The Spark: "Remove Medikal, Add Arathejay"
During a breakdown of the 2026 TGMA nominees, Kwadwo Sheldon claimed that Medikal "did not work hard enough" in 2025 to merit an Album of the Year nod.
The Comparison: Sheldon suggested the TGMA board replace Medikal’s nomination with rising star Arathejay’s project, "The Odyssey", which he argued was a superior album with stronger streaming numbers.
The "Hate" Accusation: Medikal quickly fired back in a video, accusing Sheldon of using Arathejay as a tool to undermine established artists. "Don't drive hate toward a young, upcoming artiste just so he feels he can compete with me," Medikal cautioned, suggesting that Sheldon's approach was creating unnecessary friction for the newcomer.
Medikal’s Defense: "50 Songs and 8 AM Sessions"
Defending his work ethic and the quality of Disturbation 2, Medikal highlighted the labor that went into the project:
Work Ethic: He claimed he was in the studio as early as 8 a.m. with producer A-Town, eventually recording over 50 songs during the eligibility period.
The Content Provider: Medikal took a jab at Sheldon’s career, stating that influencers like Sheldon "need" him for content. "If my songs don't come out, you won't have anything to break down on your platform to make money... You need me, but I don't need you," he stated.
Support for Arathejay: While angry with Sheldon, Medikal clarified that he has no issue with Arathejay himself, even encouraging Sheldon to promote the young artist "respectfully" without mentioning Medikal’s name to tear him down.
Sheldon’s Rebuttal: "What Talent Does He Have?"
Sheldon did not take the criticism lightly, launching an X Space (formerly Twitter Space) session to fire back:
Questioning Talent: Sheldon described Medikal as an artist "without talent" and claimed he has supported the rapper's work in the past despite receiving copyright strikes on his reaction videos.
Vulnerability: Sheldon dismissed Medikal's "superiority" complex, asking, "Do you think I am vulnerable? Who do you think you are?".
Key Context: TGMA 2026
The feud comes just as the Telecel Ghana Music Awards 2026 season heats up. Medikal is positioning himself as a frontrunner for multiple categories, while Arathejay is being hailed by critics like Sheldon as the breakthrough artist of the year.
"You can promote him respectfully, but please refrain from mentioning my name and suggesting that my work be removed." — Medikal to Kwadwo Sheldon, March 22, 2026.
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