‘Please Forgive Me’ – Awal Apologises to Senior Colleagues

Ghanaian rapper Awal has publicly apologised to his senior colleagues, including Fameye, Medikal, and every other creative industry player he may have offended over the years, saying he wants to put past misunderstandings behind him and focus on unity within the Ghanaian music industry.

Speaking during an interview on Okay FM, Awal admitted that some of his relationships with fellow musicians were damaged by misunderstandings and competition. He said he now regrets how some situations unfolded and believes it is time to reconcile for the growth of the industry.

Awal Opens Up About Fallout with Fameye

Awal disclosed that his relationship with Fameye, whom he described as someone he was once close friends with, deteriorated after a business misunderstanding dating back to around 2019.

According to the rapper, the disagreement began after he featured Fameye on his song “Akuapem Ploo.” He explained that he paid the award-winning singer GH¢500 to appear in the music video for the song, but Fameye allegedly failed to show up for the scheduled video shoot.

Although the incident strained their friendship, Awal said he no longer wants to dwell on the past.

“I had issues with Fameye. I don’t even know how it ended, but there was a misunderstanding between us. I don’t know how he felt. Maybe he felt really bad. I would like to tell him that if I’ve stepped on his toes, I’m sorry. We were friends and there was business involved, but sometimes I feel bad that we don’t have that kind of vibe anymore,” Awal said.

Apology to Medikal

Awal also extended an apology to rapper Medikal, explaining that their misunderstanding stemmed from the competitive culture of hip-hop, where rappers often exchange lyrical attacks through their songs.

He revealed that he recorded a diss track titled “Take It or Leave It,” adding that although Medikal had supported and admired him in the past, the nature of rap music may have caused him to offend the award-winning rapper.

“As for Medikal, I recorded a song, ‘Take It or Leave It.’ In the hip-hop fraternity, it’s part of the culture to take shots at someone. Medikal also used to like me and support me, but through rap culture, one way or the other, I stepped on his toes,” he explained.

Appeals to All Senior Colleagues

Beyond Fameye and Medikal, Awal extended his apology to every senior colleague in Ghana’s creative arts industry whom he may have offended over the years.

He urged musicians and other industry players to forgive one another, put personal differences aside, and work together to elevate Ghanaian music on the international stage.

“To all my colleagues in the industry, if I’ve stepped on your toes in one way or another, I want to say please find a place in your heart to forgive me. Let’s do this together because we are doing this for the culture. Let’s put Ghana on the map,” he appealed.