Ghanaian rapper, Samuel Adu Frimpong, well-known as Medikal, has reflected on a pivotal moment in his life when a teacher’s harsh words could have ended his music career before it began.
During an interview with Andy Dosty on Hitz FM, the ‘Omo Ada’ rapper recounted being told outright to abandon music.
“A teacher once told me that pursuing music would make me a loser, so I should stop doing music. Just imagine if I had listened to him,” he recalled.
That moment, he explained, taught him a critical lesson, not all advice is meant to be followed, even if it comes from someone in a position of authority.
“If I had listened to that advice, I won’t be sitting here today. I wouldn’t be able to voice out and put music out there so that’s the worst advice and I’m grateful to God that I didn’t listen to him,” Medikal added.
When asked whether he dismisses advice entirely, the rapper made it clear that he remains open to guidance, so long as it aligns with his purpose.
He emphasized the importance of believing in oneself, even when others doubt the path.
“If you have belief and trust in something that will make you happy, you just have to be consistent at that side and it will work out for you.”
