Responding to a wave of social media backlash, rapper Medikal (Samuel Adu Frimpong) has clarified why he dedicated his Hiplife/Hip-hop Artiste of the Year award exclusively to his young son, Space, shutting down critics who accused him of neglecting his daughter, Island.
The controversy sparked during the 27th Telecel Ghana Music Awards (TGMA) held on Saturday, May 9, 2026, when the rapper took to the stage and told the audience: "I'm dedicating this award to my son Space, because he inspired me to record this song. Forget everybody. I am fully active." Netizens quickly jumped on the comment, questioning why he ignored Island, the daughter he shares with his ex-wife, actress Fella Makafui.
The "Fully Active" Inspiration
Speaking in a live interview on Okay FM with host Nana Romeo, the Shoulder hitmaker explained that the dedication was entirely spontaneous, triggered by the specific song the DJ played as he walked up to collect the plaque.
The Song's Origin: Medikal revealed that his hit track "Fully Active" (which features on his award-winning run) was literally born from his son's sleeping habits.
Always Awake: "I made that song because my son doesn't sleep. He's always active and whenever he hears a little sound, he wakes up. That's what inspired me to record that song," he stated.
The Stage Reminder: He noted that hearing the track blasting through the Grand Arena speakers at that exact moment reminded him of the toddler's energy, prompting the quick tribute. "When I heard the DJ playing the song... I remembered I recorded it because of my son. That's why I dedicated it to my son, Space."
"People Overanalyze Everything"
Fiercely rejecting the narrative that he favors his son over his daughter, Medikal reminded critics of his past musical catalog, pointing out that Island has received far grander public gestures in the past.
"When it comes to Island, I've done a whole album for Island. I can't say I love Space more than Island. They're my children, so I love both of them equally," the rapper stressed.
Medikal expressed frustration with the internet's constant urge to manufacture drama out of standard situations, concluding that "people like to talk a lot and they always want to read meanings into things."
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