Dancehall artiste Shatta Wale has revealed that while Medikal is his favourite rapper, he considers Sarkodie the greatest Ghanaian rapper of all time.
Speaking in an interview with U.S.-based Ghanaian fashion critic Firestick, the ‘On God’ hitmaker explained that although Medikal holds a special place for him personally, Sarkodie’s influence, longevity, and consistency in the music industry earn him the GOAT (Greatest of All Time) status.
“My favourite rapper is Medikal. His music is for Gen Z, but if we are talking about the best of all time, I would give it to Sarkodie,” Shatta Wale stated.
Shatta Wale also said if Sarkodie decides to retire, Medikal is the best person to take over.
According to him, many of the new generation rappers copy Medikal’s style and energy.
“Medikal will be able to succeed Sarkodie hands down. What Medikal does is what most of the boys learn. The way Medikal raps is how plenty of the boys also rap. It’s just that we don’t speak the truth here,” he said.
He went on to compare Medikal to top international rappers like Central Cee and Lil Baby, saying Medikal is just as talented.
He explained that the reason some people may not see Medikal as “hard” is because he tailors his lyrics to suit the Ghanaian audience.
“The way we have Lil Baby and Central Cee, Medikal is also on their level, just that we are in Ghana that’s why he gives those lyrics for the Ghanaian market. If he doesn’t make his lyrics to suit the Ghanaian market, he won’t eat,” he said.
Shatta added that while he enjoys hardcore rap, he respects rappers who understand how to make their music appealing to a wider audience, which is something he believes Medikal does very well.
“I like rap music so much, but I love rappers who understand the commercial aspect of rap and that’s what Medikal does,” he added.
