Ghanaian rapper Medikal has advised his colleagues to consider making their music more commercial if they want to succeed in Ghana's rap industry.
According to him, focusing solely on hardcore lyricism may earn praise but not financial reward.
READ ALSO: 'People appreciate you more when you're gone' - Medikal In a post on X, the "Shoulder" hitmaker cautioned, "If you be rapper for Ghana wey you no commercialize your craft and let some Alo fans get to your head thinking you got the hardest bars, hunger wey go kill you." His remarks imply that rappers should adapt their style and lyrics to appeal to a wider audience rather than relying only on hardcore rap fans.
If you be rapper for Ghana, wey you no commercialize your craft and let some Alo fans get to your head thinking you got the hardest bars, hunger wey go kill you. - Medikalbyk (@Medikalbyk) August 28, 2025 The statement has since stirred mixed reactions online, with some supporting his view on the need for commercial appeal, while others argue that artistry should not be sacrificed for mainstream success.
