Ghanaian rapper Medikal is facing action from renowned Acappella group Alabaster Box, who are accusing him of copyright infringement in relation to his new track “Welcome to Africa.”
The group’s legal team claims that Medikal sampled their popular song “Akwaaba” without seeking permission.
According to Alabaster Box, the first 10 seconds of “Welcome to Africa” closely mirror the original composition of “Akwaaba,” suggesting not only direct copying but also intentional use.
They further argue that the use of the word “Akwaaba” in the title and lyrics of Medikal’s song indicates clear awareness of their work.
The group alleges that Medikal aggressively promoted and distributed the allegedly infringing track on major streaming platforms including YouTube, Audiomack, Spotify, Apple Music, and Boomplay, further deepening the violation.
Through their lawyers, Alabaster Box has issued a formal demand for the immediate removal of “Welcome to Africa” from all digital and traditional platforms.
They also want an end to any marketing, performance, or sales activity related to the track and are demanding termination of any contracts associated with its production and distribution.
In addition to halting all promotional activity, the group is requesting a full financial account of revenue generated from the song, as well as the disclosure of all individuals or companies involved in its promotion or distribution.
Should these demands not be met, Alabaster Box is threatening to escalate the matter to court, where they will seek an injunction against further use, as well as the destruction of all copies of the song.
They are also seeking financial compensation for the unauthorized use and additional damages for what they describe as willful copyright infringement, along with recovery of legal fees.
Neither Medikal nor his management has officially responded to the allegation.