Award-winning Ghanaian rapper and singer Derrick Sarfo Kantanka, professionally known as Amerado, has confidently entered the debate about the Artiste of the Year for the 2025 Telecel Ghana Music Awards, asserting that any discussion excluding his name reveals a lack of understanding of the industry.

In a recent post, Amerado highlighted his achievements in 2024, emphasizing the impact of his contributions to the music scene over the year.

“Amerado in 2024, Artiste Of The Year conversation without Amerado under the 2024 year of review is an exposure of ignorance and consequently brutal to the industry and upcoming ones.”
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This bold statement has sparked conversations across social media, with fans and industry players weighing in on his claim.

Many agree that Amerado’s consistent releases, notable performances, and growing influence in the music industry make him a strong contender for the prestigious title.

Other artists whose names have been mentioned in the debate are King Paluta, King Promise, Stonebwoy, Team Eternity Ghana, DopeNation, Kofi Kinaata, and Fameye.

The Artiste of the Year race has always been a highly anticipated highlight of the Telecel Ghana Music Awards, sparking intense debates and rivalries each year.

As the call for nominations approaches, Amerado’s assertion adds a new layer to the excitement, encouraging fans and critics alike to evaluate his contributions alongside other top-performing artists.

With nominations set to open soon, all eyes will be on the list of nominees and the eventual winner, as Amerado’s comments fuel discussions about the criteria for selecting Ghana’s best in the music industry.

Amerado, Medikal Reignite Longstanding Feud

Award-winning Ghanaian rappers, Amerado Burner and Medikal reignited their longstanding feud on social media.

In recent years, the two rappers have been involved in an intense rivalry, which has seen them trade personal verbal jabs at each other on numerous occasions.

The two rappers have also recorded diss songs against each other to prove their lyrical prowess and claim bragging rights in the Ghanaian hip-hop scene.

It can be recalled that in a 2023 interview, Medikal said he was not friends with Amerado because the rapper had not reached his level yet and had no interest in making music with him after he dissed him.

Despite ignoring each other for a while, Amerado Burner and Medikal renewed their intense rivalry.

The latest chapter of Amerado and Medikal’s longstanding feud began on Friday, January 10, 2025, after the latter [Medikal] made disparaging comments about the latter [Amerado] during an interaction with a fan on X (formerly Twitter).

The ‘Beyond Kontrol’ record label owner downplayed Amerado’s ability to sell out a big stadium or venue, as he did at his much-publicized concert at the Indigo O2 in the United Kingdom in 2024.

Medikal’s remarks triggered a response from Amerado, who accused his rival of sharing his ex-wife Fella Makafui’s secrets with the public after their divorce.

Amerado also urged Medikal to explain to his fans why he canceled his high-profile concert in New York several months ago, which he claimed had flopped.

The ‘La Hustle’ hitmaker bragged about his vast wealth and mocked Amerado for not being financially successful like him and others who have made great strides in the rap scene of the Ghana music industry.

Amerado accused Medikal of using his money to chase clout on social media in contrast to him, who has silently worked hard to gain recognition with his music.

He also questioned his rival’s source of income and claimed that he could not compare his discography to his.

Amerado and Medikal reigniting their longstanding feud has triggered mixed reactions from many fans on social media.