The AMG rapper has been vocal about his chances, urging fans to rally behind him and make their voices heard through the voting process. Speaking at the Papa Nantwie Festival in Kumawu, Ashanti Region, Medikal made it clear he believes he outworked every other nominee in the category over the past year. With the crowd firmly in his corner, he called on supporters to push hard for him and demanded that the awards board keep the process fair and merit-based. The rapper has also been speaking to media, backing up his confidence with receipts. He pointed to a landmark self-funded, sold-out concert at the Accra Sports Stadium — an independent move that cost him around GH¢3 million — as proof of his dedication and influence. “I’m an independent artiste, no label. One man,” he said, framing the achievement as something few in the industry could pull off alone. Medikal also touched on his support for younger artists, saying he regularly offers free verses to upcoming acts despite charging over GH¢100K commercially — a gesture he sees as genuine investment in the culture. The category is shaping up to be one of the most hotly contested in recent TGMA history, with the likes of Black Sherif, Stonebwoy, Sarkodie, Wendy Shay, and Diana Hamilton all in the running. Voting is open, and the winner will be revealed at the ceremony on May 9, 2026.​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​