Media personality Ernest Adu Kumi has said he would be surprised if gospel group Alabaster Box and rapper Medikal resolve their copyright dispute outside the courts.
Speaking on Hitz FM with hosts Kwame Dadzie and Doreen Avio on Wednesday, January 18, Kumi said, “every civilised society is built on laws. We test the laws, then they become a blueprint and a standard for us to follow. So whenever there is a case like this, there is a precedent.”
He added that while some questioned the relevance of the song in question, it is important to respect legal processes.
“I was surprised when this issue came, people were saying he [Medikal] is making the song popular. Has he asked you to popularise the song? No. So you should seek permission,” Kumi noted.
The legal dispute began in April 2025 when Alabaster Box filed a GH₵15 million copyright infringement suit against Medikal, accusing him of using portions of their song ‘Akwaaba’ in his track ‘Welcome to Africa’ without authorisation.
The group’s first attempt to serve the rapper with court documents was unsuccessful, but the court later approved substituted service, including digital delivery.
Alabaster Box disclosed that they initially tried to resolve the matter privately after noticing similarities between the songs, but discussions broke down once legal representatives got involved.
The case is still before the courts, with many in the music industry watching closely to see how it unfolds.
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