Sue Medikal For More Than GHC15M – Stonebwoy’s Pro Tells Alabaster Box

Gospel music group Alabaster Box has filed a copyright infringement lawsuit against Ghanaian rapper Medikal, alleging that he unlawfully sampled their song “Akwaaba” in his latest release titled “Welcome to Africa.”

The group claims the first 10 seconds of Medikal’s track are directly derived from their original composition, and are seeking GHS 15 million in damages. According to Alabaster Box, they hold exclusive copyright to “Akwaaba” both in Ghana and the UK, having made significant investments to promote the song and their global brand.

In their suit, the group argues that Medikal’s track contains “expressive profanity, vulgarity, and unprintable words,” which they believe has harmed their image and eroded the goodwill their song once carried.

They are demanding GHS 10 million in general compensation for the alleged copyright violation, and an additional GHS 5 million in exemplary damages—citing what they describe as Medikal’s intentional misuse of their work, and the damaging association of their brand with inappropriate content.

Alabaster Box is also asking the court to compel Medikal to:

Account for all revenue generated from the song,
Completely remove “Welcome to Africa” from all streaming platforms.

Although Medikal is said to have removed the controversial segment from YouTube, the original version remains accessible on platforms such as Audiomack, Boomplay, Spotify, and Apple Music. The group sees this limited action—and lack of direct communication—as both “disrespectful” and an implied “admission of guilt.”

The case, which is set to be heard at the High Court of Justice in Accra, could set a major precedent for copyright enforcement in Ghana’s growing music industry.

Addressing public concerns on UTV, media personality Vida defended the group’s legal stance:

“Some people believe the GHS 15 million demand is excessive, but it’s the blatant disrespect that justifies it. I’d even say they should ask for more.”